US gamers ‘can still gamble online’, if they know where to look…
Poker websites offering services to US customers are reaping their reward, as the trend for US players to continue gambling online increases.
The prohibition effect of players visiting international poker websites that still flout the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006 (UIGEA) means some poker sites are reaching visitor numbers like never before.
It is a grey area of course, unlike the classic prohibition Al Capone was involved in, but the numbers of US gamblers playing online may be an indication of the failure of the UIGEA, and support its repeal.
In an attempt to stop this taking place the US has already tried to stamp out online gaming sites in Antigua, which openly offer gambling for money for US citizens.
However, the World Trade Organisation ruled that this was unacceptable, and that the US has no jurisdiction over foreign websites.
Which is great news for PokerStars.com and FullTiltPoker, which - if you’re reading this from the States - may well be worth a look!