Why exactly cant we play online poker in michigan or the other 10 states ? Will this law get reversed ? I hate it , I was a member , not betting paying monthly now just as of today I cant play ....bs
Does anyone know the rules cause im very confused about this whole gaming law , it is a bummer , lonely people cant play bingo
I dont get it , please inlighten me
Thanks
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Legal minds turned to Internet gambling laws as a specialty when the industry went beyond growth and exploded into the public mind. "The law surrounding Internet gambling in the United States has been murky, to say the least," according to Lawrence G. Walters, one of the attorneys working with www.gameattorneys.com.
In contrast, Internet gambling laws in the U.K. have made the lives of providers and players a bit easier. The passage of the Gambling Act of 2005 has basically legalized and regulated online play in the U.K.
With the objectives of keeping gambling from promoting "crime or disorder" the U.K. act attempts to keep gambling fair, in addition to protecting younger citizens and others who may be victimized by gambling operation. Unlike the United States, which still clings to the 1961 Wire Wager Act, the U.K. significantly relaxed regulations that are decades old. A gambling commission was established to enforce the code and license operators.
A Whole Other Country
According to Walters and many other observers of the Internet gambling laws scene, the United States Department of Justice continues to view all gambling on the Internet as illegal under the Wire Act. But there are details in the federal law that defy attempts to throw a blanket over all online gambling.
The Wire Wager Act forms the basis for federal action on Internet gambling laws in the United States. The law was meant to complement and support laws in the various states, focusing primarily on "being engaged in the business of betting or wagering" using wire communication to place bets or wagers on sporting events or similar contests. The law also comments on receiving money or credit that results from such a wager. The keys are "business," "money or credit" and "wire communication facility."
But as many attorneys and proponents of fair Internet gambling laws emphasize, the federal law does not specifically address other forms of gambling. This has left the law open to interpretation when it comes to online casinos specifically and using the World Wide Web to play online games.
October 13, 2006 is a crucial date in the controversy surrounding the legalization of gambling. For anyone wishing to understand Internet gambling laws, the federal law passed on that day is essential knowledge. President George W. Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which is intended to limit some "financial transactions" used for online gambling.
But even if current federal gambling laws can clearly define something as simple as a legal gambling age, the newer UIGEA has not settled all the dust raised around the issue of online gambling. Attorneys such as Walters (and many others) have pointed out that the UIGEA seems to refer only to financial transactions and wagers that are illegal where the wager or transaction is made. Some wagers may be legal while others may not be legal. It's as simple as that.
The UIGEA had some effect on Internet gambling, in that many successful companies got out of the business, at least in the United States. In fact, with the passage of the law in 2006, most U.S. online players found they could not play at an online casino or poker room, for a short time. Many of the gambling providers found ways to establish offices and servers outside of the U.S. so that could invite United States players back in.
Break Time
It's now time to stop, take a deep breath and turn to Internet gambling laws in the various states. Some have passed their own rules and regulations (before and after UIGEA). In a few states, companies cannot operate an online gambling business. In other states it is illegal for an individual to place a bet using the Web. Some legal experts argue that these individual-state rules are unconstitutional since commerce across state lines should only be regulated by federal law, not state law. Commercial online gambling businesses don't operate in the United States, however. If you want to visit their "home offices" you may have to travel to Malta, Gibraltar or Curacoa.
The 2005 U.K. law generally allows remote sites such as these. The rules are not so relaxed in the U.S. However, a recent appellate court ruling in the U.S. states that, in at least one case, an Web-based gambling site did not violate states laws. Most legal minds urge gamblers and others interested in the issue to stay tuned.
Some have given their attention to finding benefits of legalized gambling, noting that this huge industry might be a key to economic recovery in the United States. At the heart of their argument are examples such as established lotteries run by various states, in addition to the government revenues that flow in to state coffers from riverboats and land-based casinos.
Part of this effort rests on the shoulders of more than 100 legal representatives working for common sense in Internet gambling laws. This hoard of attorneys has the task of trying to keep the World Wide Web/Internet free from government intervention.
Bob Ciaffone is considered one of the experts on the subject of gambling and poker in general, and on the transition to online gambling. He suggests that any regulation of Web-based gambling should reduce competition from outside the U.S., so that the citizens of the U.S. would benefit in legal gambling states. His detailed plan would parallel the U.K. situation since that country passed its 2005 rules. Ciaffone also strongly urges U.S. lawmakers to keep Internet gambling laws separate from the 40-year-old Wire Act, which was passed to control illegal gambling over the telephone.
In essence, Ciaffone writes that the UIGEA attempted to do the right thing, but does it in all the wrong ways. The restrictions have severely handicapped what could be a great revenue source with proper regulation, according to Ciaffone.
Consider a statement on the UIGEA from the most-recognizable poker player in the world, Doyle Brunson. Though is comments apply to his favorite game of poker, they can easily relate to all Internet gambling laws. He said, in essence, that his company received good legal advice that indicates Internet poker is not "expressly" illegal. He encourages U.S. players to learn the laws of their own state.
While this brief summary touches only the high points of a huge and complex subject, there are sources that have already compiled details for the various states. Check these sites:
www.gambling-law-us.com/
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Law-Summary/
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/
About the Author
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online poker gambling?
i recently read that the house passed a bill that prevents online gambling, and was waiting on some other approval yesterday... now i got an email saying the poker sites will still be continuieing to play for money... does anyone know what the bill or law was and how can they still play for money? another site said that if the bill passed they would no longer accept money....anyone know out there?
The bill you are referring to is an amendment attached to a unrelated port security bill. They've tried unsuccessfully several times in the last few years to get the law passed on it's own merit so they had to sneak it through on a bill guaranteed to pass. Because on-line poker sites are physically located outside of the USA they are very difficult to prosecute so the new law imposes civil and criminal penalties on US based financial intuitions that process transactions between players and gambling sites. This has scared off some sites such as Party Poker and Pacific Poker but other sites are utilizing their legal resources and huge player base to try to get the law changed. In the mean time I suggest you put your playing dollars at the sites that have taken a stand. See link below for up to date list.
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The famous game of online poker has never ceased to expand and prosper despite the strict regulations that it has to always deal with which are set the government. Various poker sites for US players have greatly increased and a lot of individuals have eyed the advantages such online gaming sites can bring. So whether it is to make money or just plain adoration for poker, Poker players online enjoy the advantage of having this classic game already in the most interactive form it can get possibly get into.
A research made by Poker Players Research in 2009 said that there are about ten million Americans who play online poker to be able to win real, cold cash. United Kingdom comes next which is said to have about 1.9 million players playing for real money as well. With the transition of UIGEA in 2006, the decline in the number of American online players became apparent. This was when the government announced massively that the games of online poker are all considered illegal. Despite of this, a lot of poker players still did not give up their love for the game. This is pretty much apparent when you will take a closer look at the leading online poker sites still not disappearing in the scene. Thousands and millions still unceasingly register and play in leading sites like PokerStars.
The government made the decision to set a law against online poker gaming due to the reason that they are finding it hard to handle and get inside the transaction flow of the business. Yet still, the situation remains the same. It seems that it is not only the transactions that cannot be controlled but the enthusiasm of a lot of people as well in playing poker, whether it is online or not.
Online poker especially in the US Poker Sites would continue to pick up more popularity since more and more people are gaining interest to know lots about the game and master the skill of winning. The count of those who participate in various poker tournaments, whether live or online, just shows an increase every year. In the United States, Poker would always remain as a way for a lot of people to escape the harsh reality that life brings us once in a while since it is a good source of entertainment. To date, there are about ten million Americans playing Online Poker US.
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Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars Funds Withdraw?
I stopped playing online a while back because it was too much of a hassle to withdraw funds on both FTP and PStars. My friend calls me today and tells me that on FTP he wanted to withdraw $250.00 USD and instead of the month long wait for a check, they sent it directly back into his bank account. Now, from my experience they are not allowed to send funds like that to US players. Can anyone tell me if the laws have changed recently or if anyone has had funds sent back like this recently?
That option has been available for about two years now (although it was limited to VIP players for a while).
One caveat is that you have to send them copies of your ID and bank statements and such.
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