Is internet poker illegal in the US?

Question

Specifically NY state

Answer 1

no what are you 4

Answer 2

There is no federal law that makes online gambling illegal.  There was a bogus law passed a year and a half ago that limits transactions between financial institutions and gambling sites.  However, there are no means of enforcement, and there is NO way for a poker player to get into legal trouble due to this law.  

This leaves players with little options to deposit and withdraw, but there ARE safe and secure methods to do so.  I'd recommend using Instant eChecks, which Full Tilt and PokerStars accept.  If you do not have a checking account, then you can always use a Visa All Access Gift Card, which can be found at most grocery stores.  Other cards do not work with gambling sites.  There is a better explanation of these methods at http://dagus-statistics.com/funding.htm where you'll also find bonus codes to the popular sites for their best current bonus option.

Answer 3

You can play poker legally on http://www.spadeclub.com. It is sponsored by cardplayer magazine and if you use the code ACESFULL you can get a two week free trial. It pays real cash prizes when you win. They base it on sweepstakes laws.

You can also play blackjack and poker at http://www.clububt.com, it will show you the prizes that you can play for. It does cost $20 month to join. If you register and enter this code WEC97XUK, it will give you two free weeks on their site. I have a paid membership there and I've won real cash there and they do pay.

Both sites are legal to play at in the USA.

Answer 4

No all poker online destinations are legal . Because one of the most populare ones Pokerstars.com was created in the U.s

Answer 5

No, online poker in US is legal, its jsut the banks that doesnt let you deposit with your debit card. But you can deposit with e-check. You can find a full review of fulltilt- the site that accepts US players at http://bettingwise.hit.bg/FulltiltPoker....