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Poker Bonus Review - News for U.S. Residents Online Poker for U.S. Residents
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Free Online Poker for U.S. Residents
The good news is if you want to play free online poker the recent change in the law does not affect you. Any online poker room that offers play money games are still available to U.S. Residents
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
On September 30, 2006 the United States Congress passed The Safe Port Act. That measure also contained certain provisions known as the ‘Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006’.
PartyGaming, and several other online poker rooms no longer accept wagers from U.S. Customers now that the Act has become Law.
Customers resident in the United States or accessing Partygaming servers from the US can no longer access their real money gaming services. Customers are still able to use the play money and any non-gambling services they may offer. Customers can cash out their present balance if they wish.
There will be no impact on non-US customers.
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The Future of Online Poker for U.S. Residents
It is doubtful whether US authorities will be able to achieve their stated goals - protection of minors and the prevention of gaming addiction - by introducing such legislation. Past experience with restrictive measures to prevent the abuse of alcohol has shown that such prohibition did not have the desired effect, merely driving consumers underground and contributing to the rapid growth of an entirely unregulated black market. The online gaming industry is unanimous in its view that the creation of forward-looking regulation can more effectively address issues such as consumer protection, the protection of minors, the prevention of gaming addiction, or the prevention of money laundering. Such a policy, if properly monitored by the authorities, would be much more effective than this general ban.
If you want to support changes to the laws check out the Poker Players Alliance and make your voice heard
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Online Poker Rooms for US Players
Not all online Poker rooms have stop accepting U.S. players. The restriction on internet gaming in the Safe Port Act is not aimed at players but rather payment methods. Full Tilt Poker has made the decision to stay in the game and is hoping to capture a good share of the U.S. market that has been shut out by Party Poker. New players that join and use the bonus code PKRCASH can receive a bonus of up to $600. Full Tilt Poker is the online poker rooms designed by the pros and was the first online poker room to introduced software designed just for Mac users.
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Absolute Poker Has Reaffirmed it Commitment to the US Market
Miami, FL (PRWeb) September 14, 2007 – Absolute Poker today reaffirmed its commitment to the US market by announcing that it intends to further enhance the online poker experience for US players.
“There’s never been a more exciting time for US players at Absolute Poker,” stated David Clainer, Senior Vice President for Absolute Poker. “Bad Beat Jackpot and the Absolute Dream Package continue to attract Texas Hold’em fans in droves and our players can look forward to some exciting, new initiatives launching in the coming weeks.”
The popular online poker website is offering all US-based first time depositors a lucrative 100% Deposit Bonus up to $500. Full details on the limited-time bonus are available at www.absolutepoker.com.
Absolute Poker and the Absolute Poker website are solely owned and operated by Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, Route 138, Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0. Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG is owned by a Mohawk of Kahnawake and is operated from the sovereign nation of the Mohawks of Kahnawake, located near Montreal Quebec. The Mohawks of Kahnawake have an aboriginal right to conduct online gaming that is recognized and protected by the Canadian Constitution.
Absolute Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission that enforces regulations designed to ensure, amongst other goals, that: (1) only suitable persons/entities operate within Kahnawake; (2) all games offered are fair to the player; and (3) all winners are paid.
About Absolute Poker
Team Absolute is dedicated to providing players from around the world with the best online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.
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