An alternative for U.S. Players
So, a command decision was made while I was there at the conference:
Casinos that accept bets from US based players will not be listed at Casinomeister.
So what does this mean for Casinomeister members who reside in the US? Not too much if you are playing at Casinos
not listed here. Unfortunately, you won't have that sense of protection while playing at a "Casinomeister Accredited Casino" since there won't be any at your disposal.
You may need to venture out of your house and check out the local poker room dives in your neighborhood, or anticipate a freaky road-trip to Vegas or some nearby Indian reservation. But if you're looking to join casinos from here, sorry - I can't help you out.
But there are others who will help you out. Consider the Online Forum at Blackjack Forum Online.
Arnold Snyder is a real professional gambler. His information is top notch. He is still open for business and working with casinos who accept American players. He is very pro-active. This from Snyder:
"Every lawyer we have consulted (and we've talked to a number of them now) says that online casino and poker gambling remain legal for players despite this law.
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And a number of online casinos and poker rooms have been reaffirming their intention to continue to accept US players.
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Assuming these online casinos and poker rooms stick to this intention, the only problem for US players will be changes in how best to transfer deposits and winnings.
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I am doing an in-depth article for Blackjack Forum on alternate banking for US online casino and poker players. I am checking out the easiest, safest and cheapest ways to go for low-stakes players, and special services/interest rates available for those who wish to open bigger accounts. I am going through the entire process myself to make sure I cover all the details and can tell players exactly what to expect.
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Many reputable foreign banks have good online banking services. Some allow you to deposit and withdraw via Paypal.
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In the meantime, higher-stakes players may want to check out: Micheloud & Cie, an outfit that specializes in opening Swiss bank accounts for you for a fee. You do not have to be a resident of Switzerland. Part of the account-opening process can be done online, but there are also some documents that have to be sent in by snail mail.
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The Micheloud & Cie fee (approx. $719 U.S.) will probably be too high for many lower-stakes players. You know, they are the middleman and they're offering a service so they want a cut. In the article, I'll provide cheaper ways for players to open accounts directly at banks. I don't expect that opening an account will be much more inconvenient than opening a Neteller account."
Americans are going to have to find a place to continue. And if it isn't going to be here, it might as well be someplace where the proprietor has been engaged in getting the better of conditions for as long as I can remember. Check it out.
Stanford