Jake asked:
I tried poker room but they wouldn’t let me deposit money because I le inthe U.S..
Brenda
I tried poker room but they wouldn’t let me deposit money because I le inthe U.S..
Brenda
are there any online poker sites that are still legal to use in the US?
Yes there are some. Try
Its USA friendly. better known as wasspoker with codes bonuses, great community and more
Usually you just have to deposit the money through an out-of-country company, that then transfers the money to the poker sites. It has been a few months, but that is what I had to do with Poker Stars.
The sites themselves are not illegal. It has to do with how you deposit money to them that can be illegal.
The best USA welcome poker site is fulltilt pker which you can find review of at
It is with over 500 000 players. Its safe and secure. Payments are fast. And its legal, because online gambling is legal in USA. The law only makes it harder to deposit money.
You can deposit with Echeck or Visa Gift Card, because the banks in USA doesnt allow debit/credit card to gambling sites.
They have recently been made legal again, its the best poker site imo.
Here’s a good list. The best I’ve see are Poker Stars and Full Tilt.
There is NO federal law that makes the act of wagering online illegal. The only federal law that addresses gambling is the wire act from the 1960’s which makes it illegal to place wagers via the telephone. The US government passed a port security law and tacked on provisions (UIGEA) that make it illegal for BANKS, not players, to fund or accept payment from “illegal” gaming sources. The only problem (for the govt) is that there are dozens of third party methods available for funding and no way to trace ACH credits. Another problem for the DOJ is that they qualified the online gambling statement with “illegal online gambling” yet failed to define “illegal online gambling”. There is no law that speaks to online gambling so UIGEA refers to no specific activity. In other words, the new provisions are only for show, a meager attempt to turn the banks into law enforcement agencies, and the end result is a waste of ink. I still use my VISA check card and e-check on my favorite sites. Online gaming will be impossible to completely eliminate from the US. The best they can do is make it inconvenient. Eventually I see the industry being regulated and taxed.
The only states with laws directed towards online wagering are Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey and South Dakota. Although these states do have specific laws pertaining to online gaming, there has not been any charges laid and those laws are vague and currently being challenged.
Some sites have decided, on their own, to no longer accept American players. These are the publicly traded companies and most have returned to private owners. All of the sites that have been prosecuted have been for accepting wagers from Americans WHILE being based on US soil! It has nothing to do with off shore online gambling. There are still many highly reputable sites that welcome and cater to American clients.
I have wagered online for years and make good money betting on sports and playing poker. You can get independent poker room reviews, poker tips from the pros, casino game tips, tools, sports picks, and more at
The recommended sites all cater to American players, offer top customer service, security, and fast/free payouts.
hi there,
yes, there are quite a few poker rooms that accept US players, some bigger and some smaller, but still reliable poker rooms.
have a look here for a list of good US friendly online poker rooms
best luck at the tables
You can try and use the promo code ACESFULL to play poker on their site for an extended two week free trial. For a flat rate of $20, you can play an unlimited number of tournaments. If you win, they pay out real cash. The site is also legal for USA play. They base it on sweepstakes law. It is sponsored by Cardplayer magazine and you are protected by US laws as well.
I’d recommend sites like Full Tilt, Poker Stars, or Doyle’s Room. They accept US residents. You’ll also find clarification of online poker law as well as bonus codes and tips on how to securely deposit and withdraw. Hope this helps.
There are still a few online poker rooms accepting US players. The best ones are listed here.
YES!
There are sites that are 100% USA legal. You can use your credit card and play for money, and if you win, get paid fast by check, all legal for USA players. And you are protected by US Law in the event of any problems. And there is no need to use a third party to deposit, you can use your regular credit card with full recourse under US law.
Here is a link: