This page details the latest information about the new legislationpassed by US congress that bans poker players and online gambling sites from operating in the USA. Listed below are the stances taken by several poker sites and the plan of action they are intending to take over the next few months.
Please note that only players from USA will be affected by the new poker law and legislation all other coutries will be allowed to play online as normal, talk about the irony of freedom.
We at StartMySuccess.com will keep you the public informed as part of our duty and provide links to the best online poker sites that will accept your play, as you can see by our list of sites allowing US poker players there are still many options available to poker players from the USA.
FullTilt Poker are set to stay in the US !
The following is Fulltilt poker's stance to the new legislation passed and their planned course of action as quoted from them.
"As we are sure you are all aware, the U.S. Congress recently passed new legislation that may eventually have a significant impact on the online poker industry.
While the intent of this new legislation is to eventually prevent the transfer of funds from U.S. banks to online gaming sites, we assure you that there will be no short-term impact on our business. In fact, unlike many of our competitors, we have no intention of abandoning our U.S. customers. We plan to continue our normal operations while the regulators, the banking industry and, very likely, the judicial system hammer out all of the details regarding this legislation."
"Most importantly, we want you to know that all monies entrusted to Full Tilt Poker from our customers remain completely safe and secure, and that all players and affiliates will be able to transfer funds to and from Full Tilt Poker as usual, using all of our normal payment processors. In short, while the long-term outlook for the industry is likely to change in some fashion, FulTilt Poker will continue to provide its players and affiliates with the best online poker experience in the world."
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PokerStars Poker
PokerStars have regained strength as one of the most popular online poker sites since their decision to reamin open for business to US Poker players allowing users to easily find a real-money game of their choice with ease.
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UltimateBet Poker
Ultimatebet's position regarding the US poker legislation.
"UltimateBet Open for Business – Players Worldwide Welcome!
UltimateBet continues to be available for play by all members of the online community worldwide, including US players. Players are able to use the following safe and secure payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Instadebit, ePassporte, ATMonline and Click2Pay. Funding your UltimateBet account has never been easier. "
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Bodog Poker
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Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker is another good choice of alternate poker rooms for all Americans as AbsolutePoker.com have also decided to remain open to players residing in the USA.
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Carbon Poker
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DoylesRoom Poker
DoylesPoker room is now open for US poker players as of 20 November 2007.
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PartyPoker / PartyCasino
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PartyGaming plc, owner of the huge site PartyPoker and Party Casino, which has an enormous US player base, appears to be the hardest hit.
PartyGaming have stated in an official stock market press release,
"After taking extensive legal advice, the Board of PartyGaming Plc has concluded that the new legislation, if signed into law, will make it practically impossible to provide US residents with access to its real money poker and other real money gaming sites. As a result of this development, the Board of PartyGaming has determined that if the President signs the Act into law, the Company will suspend all real money gaming business with US residents, and such suspension will continue indefinitely, subject to clarification of the interpretation and enforcement of US law and the impact on financial institutions of this and other related legislation. Access to PartyGaming's online gaming sites for the Group's US free play customers will be unaffected. Access for all of PartyGaming's non-US customers will also be unaffected. " they contunied by saying that, "The Group's strategic focus remains on developing its existing markets outside of the US and on developing new markets and products. Should activities in the US be suspended, the Directors will also seek to re-align the Group's cost base to accommodate the changed business environment. However, any such suspension would also result in the Group's financial performance falling significantly short of consensus forecasts for 2006 and 2007."
Mitch Garber Chief Executive Officer of PartyGaming plc then said,
"This development is a significant setback for our company, our shareholders, our players and our industry. While US horse race betting, state lotteries, fantasy contests and certain other online gaming activities have been exclusively protected under the new law, we are disappointed that the popularity and skill of poker in particular have not also been specifically protected. The Board respects the laws of the US Government, and will continue to analyse their applicability, but also continues to believe that a regulatory framework for online gaming, including poker and casino gaming is the only sustainable long term solution.
"We have a substantial gaming business outside the US, one that is highly profitable and growing rapidly on one of the most technologically advanced platforms available. In the first half of 2006 our non-US business generated revenues of $150 million, a 151% increase over the comparable period in the previous year. Gaming on the internet is already a popular form of entertainment for millions of adults and we will continue to expand our business into new territories, offering fun, responsible and friendly competition in a safe and secure environment for customers around the world. PartyGaming is by far the largest online gaming company in terms of non-US business and liquidity and we intend to focus on and increase our advantage in that area."
Pacific Poker
"As you may have heard, the United States Congress has passed a law barring US based individuals from sending funds to online gaming sites. The new legislation is expected to come into force shortly.
In light of these considerations, the 888.com group has concluded that it is appropriate to suspend participation by U.S. based customers in our online poker and online casino products. As of today, we will not allow real money registrations of new U.S. based customers. "
Paradise Poker
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Paradise Poker issued a statement saying they would no longer remain active in the US market until further notice and have ceased operations with US poker players.
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Empire Poker
This how Empire poker have interpreted the new gaming laws about to be signed.
"In light of the new reality about to come into force in the USA with the “Federal Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act”, Empire Online has decided to stop accepting new real-money players from the USA. This will come into effect immediately upon President Bush signing the legislation. "
Titan Poker
Us accounts are now closed by Titan Poker.
CDPoker
Usa Poker accounts are closed by CDPoker
Online money processors :
Neteller
Neteller are now out of the US Market too, I'm glad as I really hate their service it's real crappy. Funny if you read what the CEO had to say below though.
According to DowJonesNewswires, Neteller executive vice president of marketing and sales, Bruce Elliot confirmed, “We are staying in the US. I don't think we have a very big problem.” Elliot made these remarks at an online gambling conference in Barcelona. Neteller, the online gaming payment processing powerhouse generates around 85% of its earnings from North America. This was greeted as good news by the online gaming community, coming just days before the President is expected to sign the "UIGEA" on Friday
Even more funny - well not really is that the two founders of Neteller were arrested 15 February 2007 -
U.S. CHARGES TWO FOUNDERS OF PAYMENT SERVICES COMPANY
WITH LAUNDERING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF
INTERNET GAMBLING PROCEEDS
STEPHEN ERIC LAWRENCE
and JOHN DAVID LEFEBVRE were arrested yesterday in connection with
the creation and operation of an internet payment services company
that facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars of illegal
gambling proceeds from United States citizens to the owners of
various internet gambling companies located overseas.
Firepay
" New FirePay policy for US account holders
On September 30, 2006, the United States Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
Once President Bush approves the Act. FirePay will no longer allow US consumer payments for online gambling merchants.
Beginning the day President Bush signs the Act, FirePay will decline any purchase transactions from US FirePay account holders at any gambling merchant site.
Ten days after President Bush signs the Act, FirePay will decline any transfer attempt made by any online gambling merchant to a US FirePay account.
All US FirePay accounts holders will continue to be able to make purchases and receive payments from non-gambling, online merchants, as well as “Deposit From” and “Withdraw To” their US bank account.
Please note: This new policy will not affect FirePay account holders from outside of the United States.
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