I thought online bookies were illegal in the U.S......then how am I getting directed towards U.S. sites?

Question

I thought online bookies were illegal in the U.S......then how am I getting directed towards U.S. sites?

Answer 1

That's what most people think and that is what the US government WANTS people to think, but it is not illegal!  There is still no federal law that makes online gambling illegal for the player.  It is currently illegal for US based banks to process transactions for illegal online gambling, but THERE IS NO DEFINITION OF ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING!!  This is simply a poorly thought out scheme to scare the US banks into becoming a law enforcement entity for a law that does not exist!  

It is illegal to operate an online gambling site from within the United States and to accept wagers from Americans.  That is what those few high profile arrests have been associated with, accepting wagers from Americans while their business was based in the USA.  

I project that there will NEVER be an arrest made of any online gambling player...ever.  Even when you see back alley bookie operations busted you always hear of law enforcement obtaining the personal information of every player that has placed a wager through them, but 'law enforcement officials have announced that no bettors will be prosecuted..."  It's always the same story, charge those running the gambling ring...not the players!  If not, then Wayne Gretzky would be in jail right now! lol

Answer 2

There are many good sites that point to online gambling sites that accept US residents.  They exist partly due to the misconception of the bogus law passed about a year and a half ago that limits the way banks can transact with gambling sites.  

Site's like http://dagus-statistics.com provide a portal gambling sites with good information regarding bonuses, deposit and withdrawal information, and quality reviews of quality sites that accept US resident.  Although these sites might be geared towards US residents, the truth is, non-US residents can benefit from the information if they're new to online gambling, as well.  Hope this helps!