Casinos With US Player Restrictions

[Simmo!]

Copied & Updated From Previous Thread (Updated 25th October 06)

The following is a list of casinos that are not/no longer accepting US players. I'll try and keep it up-to-date. Excuse the "comments" - the data is lifted straight out of my CasinoTabs spreadsheet "as-is".

21.com Casino - Same s/ware as 888.com. No signup bonus for existing 888 players.[Random Logic]

32Red Casino - [MG]

50 Stars - [Ptech]

Acropolis

Ausvegas

888.com Casino - [Random Logic]

Bet365 [Ptech]

Betcorp

BetDirect Casino - [MG]

BetFred Casino - Playtech Flash casino![Ptech]

Bookyourbet (State restrictions)

Carnival Casino - [Ptech]

Casino Del Rio - [Ptech]

Casino King - [Ptech]

Casino Las Vegas - [Ptech]

Casino Tropez - [Ptech]

City Club - [Ptech]

Club Dice Casino - [Ptech]

Coral Casino - No download Flash casino[Chartwell]

Dash Casino - [MG]

FastWin - [Ptech]

Geisha Lounge - [RTG]

Golden Spirit Poker

Grand Aces - [RTG]

Hard Rock Casino - No US players.[Ptech]

Harrods Casino - Cashins processed every evening (GMT)[Kismet]

Intercasino Casino - Every single Crypto game + monthly bonuses[Crypto]

Jackpots In A Flash - [MG]

Jackpot Joy Casino - Flash based. Interesting games.[Gamesys]

Joyland Casino - [Ptech]

King Solomons - [RTG]

Kiwi - [Ptech]

Ladbrokes Casino - No US players. Neteller cashouts < 6hrs.[MG]

Lasseters- [OGS]

Littlewoods Casino - UK Pounds currency option only[Crypto]

Magic Box - [Ptech]

Maxima - [Ptech]

Mansion (awaiting confirmation)

Megasport - [Ptech]

Monaco Gold Casino - [Ptech]

Mummy's Gold - [MG]

New York Casino - [Ptech]

Omni Casino - Now with several multiplayer table games[Crypto]

One On One Casino - By invite only. Sister to Omni casino.[Crypto]

Paddy Power Casino - No US players. Credit/Debit Cards Only. Flash casino.[Wagerworks]

Piggs - [MG]

Planet Luck Casino - iGlobalMedia group[Prop]

Pokerroom

Racetrack - [Ptech]

Ruby Fortune - [MG]

Sands Of The Caribbean Casino[Crypto]

Spin Palace - [MG]

Starluck Casino - iGlobalMedia group[Prop]

Super Vegas Casino - [Boss Media]

Swiss Casino - [Ptech]

ToteSport Casino - Instant cashouts. Credit/debit cards only. No US players.[Ptech]

UK Betting Casino[Crypto]

USA Casino - [Ptech]

VC Casino - Flash casino. Operated by Victor Chandler.[Chartwell]

Vegas Poker 247

VIP Casino [Crypto]

Virgin Casino - No US players. Now accepts Neteller. Flash casino.[Wagerworks]

William Hill Casino - Slow support. Stopped taking US players[Crypto]

World Poker Tour Casino - No US players. Credit/Debit Cards Only. Flash casino.[Wagerworks]


States where gambling is legislated illegal: Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wisonsin

IMPORTANT NOTE
It appears that Microgaming have suggested their licencees no longer accept players from US states where gambling is illegal. These are: States of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Louisiana and South Dakota. New York & New jersey also appear to be on the MG list for some reason.

 

[Simmo!]

Updated 10th October & Moved To This Thread.

 

[Pinababy69]

Simmo, you can edit your list to encompass all states re: Palace Group/Fairground Holdings. Tim posted over at CAP this morning. It will be effective immediately upon the bill being signed. This one hurts, ouch. Until the list is updated, this includes: Spin Palace, Ruby Fortune, Mummy's Gold, Jackpots in A Flash and Pigg's (I think?).

 

[Simmo!]

Simmo, you can edit your list to encompass all states re: Palace Group/Fairground Holdings. Tim posted over at CAP this morning. It will be effective immediately upon the bill being signed. This one hurts, ouch. Until the list is updated, this includes: Spin Palace, Ruby Fortune, Mummy's Gold, Jackpots in A Flash and Pigg's (I think?).

Yes just seen that - thanks Pina. Thats a real shame.

 

[amatrine]

Re

I thought Jackpots in a flash was only for certain states. I just deposited there a couple days ago. Also only have about 30 points to go to redeem my rewards

Amatrine

 

[Simmo!]

I thought Jackpots in a flash was only for certain states. I just deposited there a couple days ago. Also only have about 30 points to go to redeem my rewards

Amatrine

It was. Then today they announced that their parent company Fairground Gaming, which unsurprisingly is a public listed company, has told them to pull out of the USA altogether. This affects JAIF, Piggs, Spin Palace, Ruby Fortune & Mummy's Gold.

 

[amatrine]

Oh that sucks! I only needed 30 more points! Was gonna deposit on payday , Grrrrrr

Ama

 

[PackerBacker]

I just deposited $50 into Ruby Fortune Casino using Neteller. No problem. Am I missing something here?

 

[Simmo!]

I just deposited $50 into Ruby Fortune Casino using Neteller. No problem. Am I missing something here?

I'm guessing the minute Bush signs, accounts will be locked. They wouldn't lock the accounts before announcing to players as they would need to give them a chance to withdraw any monies I guess. So I'd expect a player announcement in your email very soon.

Incidentally, it appears we have a company taking a sensible approach in Leisure & Gaming (English Harbour, VIP, Nine.com and several others etc). recognising that PLC's need to ease the fears of their largely ignorant shareholders, rather than drop US players, they are taking a different view. This is lifted from a post by an affiliate representative of one of the programs:

The main priority is to secure the US faced businesses.
The statement issued by Leisure and Gaming early this morning really implies that the US business will soon be removed from the PLC and operating independently of one another.

This will allow for VIP Profits, Casino Coins, 9am and all thier merchants to operate as usual and thus outside of Leisure And Gaming.

If that comes off, very sensible and rational move IMO. Shame more companies didn't/can't take this approach.

 

[Mousey]

It was. Then today they announced that their parent company Fairground Gaming, which unsurprisingly is a public listed company, has told them to pull out of the USA altogether. This affects JAIF, Piggs, Spin Palace, Ruby Fortune & Mummy's Gold.

Cowards.

And now my favorite casinos won't have me. You'd think the U.S.A. owns the whole damn world.

I'm really getting pissed off now.

 

[Pinababy69]

I'm really getting pissed off now.

Ahhh, welcome to the club Mousey. I'd suggest any US player with a balance in any Palace Group casino withdraw it right away. The affiliate company has decided to pay September's outstanding payments over the next SIX MONTHS, to guard against chargebacks. I understand they're trying to protect themselves against future losses, but I'm sure glad I don't have a large cashout pending with them....you might get it by Spring. I could be wrong, but if they're going to delay affiliate payments by six months on money already earned...I have no idea how they're going to handle any cashouts. Especially if your deposits were made via Firepay, ECheck or Credit Card.

 

[Addisyn]

USA Casino

I guess they will have to change their name now.

The US doesn't rule the world.... YET! These casinos may ban US players but many good ones will still accept us. It is the money changers we really have to worry about

 

[aka23]

The Grand Prive group recently added an announcement while logged in to the casino saying that the bill only impacts 9 states, and persons in those 9 states will be unable to play at GP casinos. They write that they will continue to offer the usual gaming to players in the "unaffected states."

 

[Mousey]

MegaSport (Playtech)

Got this email today:

Dear xxxxx,

The United Stated House and Senate passed bills on September 30, 2006 banning payments to online gambling sites using credit card and bank accounts. President Bush is expected to sign the measure aimed at ending all online gambling from U.S. players in about two weeks. Due to the imminent passing of the »Federal Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act« we would like to inform you MegaSport Casino will no longer accept wagers from residents in the United States.

All real money accounts will be suspended. Please take into consideration this will not affect your balance in your casino account, as in order to make any cashouts your casino account will remain unblocked until such cashout is made.
The accounts of all non-US customers of MegaSport Casino will not be affected.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service by sending an email to [email protected].

Kind regards,

Anthony
Casino Manager
www.megasportcasino.xxxx

Of all the Playtech casinos where I've played over the years, this one always paid me within 3 days, and never tried to welch on a withdrawal. Absolutely no problems with them -- ever. What a shame....

P.S. .... Has anyone seen a statement by/from Global Player? I'd almost forgotten about them ....

 

[venetian]

Got an email from Casino Del Rio and Casino Tropez that they have closed all US accounts today. Haven't played there in years....but good to know.

 

[mikekloeg]

vegaspartner group closed for us..

 

[VPL]

vegaspartner group closed for us..

Hi Guys,

VPL still supports US players, unless they are registered out of the 9 states mentioned above.

We apologise for the inconvenience, but this was after looking at every way of avoiding it. We aren't exactly pleased either.

Regards
Schalk

 

[Simmo!]

The first post has been updated including the VPL states no longer accepted.

Schalk: Why is New York & New Jersey on the list? The bans aren't in force there unless I missed something??

 

[VPL]

The first post has been updated including the VPL states no longer accepted.

Schalk: Why is New York & New Jersey on the list? The bans aren't in force there unless I missed something??

Guys, This is not in effect yet, and the account that was locked and the mail that was sent was in error from our call center.

We are trying to avoid blocking anyone, but we will have to see what happens in the near future. At this stage anyone is still welcome in any VPL casino.

 

[soflat]

I just got an email from Palace Group saying they are closing my account within 24 hours and good luck in my farewell gaming sessions.

I thought they were originally only blocking some states. I'm not sure if Florida was added or if they are just closing all US accounts now.

Anyways I am pretty much done playing online casinos as there are only one or two groups now that I want to play at and that will allow it.

 

[Simmo!]

I thought they were originally only blocking some states. I'm not sure if Florida was added or if they are just closing all US accounts now.

Their parent company Fairground Gaming PLC are pulling all of the palace Group properties out of the USA. See previous post (I think!)

 

[Weedlayer]

Fortune Lounge lock out

Here's part of an email I just received from Fortune Lounge:

It is with deep regret that I inform you that Fortune Lounge will stop accepting bets from our customers in MICHIGAN, as of midday, Eastern Standard time, on October 13th.

I wish someone would explain to me why casinos are intrepreting this new national law passed by congress to apply to only to certain states.

 

[sdaddy]

I wish someone would explain to me why casinos are intrepreting this new national law passed by congress to apply to only to certain states.

From what I understand, this interpretation relies on the wording in the new law which prohibits transactions funding "illegal" internet gambling. Because only certain states have expressly made online gambling illegal and not the Federal Government (which has still not amended the 1961 Wire Act), some casinos have limited their player bans to those states.

 

[cjb]

Belle Rock

I'm in Wisconsin and Belle Rock just e-mailed me..closing my accounts as of tomorrow....along with the Palace Group and a few others. Maybe it will only be for the states that consider it illegal.

 

[Mousey]

Probably the same letter that Soflat received... Got this from Mummy's Gold, Piggs, and Jackpots in a Flash (all now part of Palace Group). This is U.S. wide, not merely certain states. What a crock...

Dear xxxxx,

I regret to inform you that, due to legal uncertainty within the USA
regarding online gaming, we have no alternative but to suspend
accepting deposits into your casino account, xxxxxxxxx, with
immediate effect.

In addition, your casino account will be locked within the next 24 hrs
- no later than 9am ET. (1pm GMT.) on Friday, October 13th.

Until then, your account will remain open and we wish you the best of
luck in your farewell gaming sessions.

Having provided many years of fair, honest and enjoyable gaming, it is
with deep regret that we are forced to take this course of action.

Rest assured, should the legal uncertainty change in any way, we will
reassess the situation with a view to providing you with a premier
online gaming experience once again.

Note: should you have a remaining balance in your cash account once it
has been locked, please contact our Support Team using the email
address below, to arrange for funds to be paid via a method of your
choice.

Email: mailto[email protected]


As Casino Manager, and on behalf of all at Jackpots in a Flash, I
would like to personally thank you for your loyalty up to now.

Kind regards,

Samantha White
Casino Manager

 

[jetset]

From what I understand, this interpretation relies on the wording in the new law which prohibits transactions funding "illegal" internet gambling. Because only certain states have expressly made online gambling illegal and not the Federal Government (which has still not amended the 1961 Wire Act), some casinos have limited their player bans to those states.

This seems to me to be the most likely rationale for the *prohibited states* policy we're seeing evolve at the moment at those casinos and poker rooms that have decided against an all out US player ban.

 

[Westland Bowl]

This seems to me to be the most likely rationale for the *prohibited states* policy we're seeing evolve at the moment at those casinos and poker rooms that have decided against an all out US player ban.

Right on, Jetset. Last week, amongst the hundreds of postings regarding the bill and how it applies to us, it was mentioned that the word "Unlawful" was a moot point because online casino gambling WASN'T unlawful at the FEDERAL level in US. But some STATES have actually DID pass legislation making it unlawful at the STATE level. Soooooo....it seems the casinos that are singling out states that actually made online gambling illegal and that the bill applies to those states.

 

[gmblpdam]

It's going to be ironic when Casino US banns all US players.

 

[tbirdgirl]

I happen to live in one of the states. And from what I could
find, the law is very vague and goes back to a wire act, in state,
from 1953. There were amendments to the law in 2000, but
again, very vague. Nothing specific, more along the lines, I cannot
open an internet casino in my state and take money.
Really upset over the whole deal.
Why worry if I live in an illegal state now? Some of the micros
I have been playing at for 5+ years. It was okay to take my
money, illegally for 5 years?
Another interesting note, most of the "banned states" have some
form of casino, riverboat casino, or Indian casino.

 

[venetian]

I happen to live in one of the states. And from what I could
find, the law is very vague and goes back to a wire act, in state,
from 1953. There were amendments to the law in 2000, but
again, very vague. Nothing specific, more along the lines, I cannot
open an internet casino in my state and take money.
Really upset over the whole deal.
Why worry if I live in an illegal state now? Some of the micros
I have been playing at for 5+ years. It was okay to take my
money, illegally for 5 years?
Another interesting note, most of the "banned states" have some
form of casino, riverboat casino, or Indian casino.

The deal is that the states are okay with that form of gaming because all the money and taxes stay where they can spend it, usually in the public school system. It's always about what is good for the children.

 

[Simmo!]

Another interesting note, most of the "banned states" have some form of casino, riverboat casino, or Indian casino.

And if you look at who funded the election campaigns of the people who banned gambling in those states, you might see their names on there too

 

[Westland Bowl]

Why worry if I live in an illegal state now? Some of the microsI have been playing at for 5+ years. It was okay to take my
money, illegally for 5 years?

In the past years, the states would make online gambling illegal but it was hard to catch the players themselves gambling online. It was hard to enforce and really, it wasn't good public relations to have police/sheriffs breaking into peoples' homes just to try to catch you in the act. So the laws were a moot point anyway and the online casinos knew that.

NOW, the focus is on catching the online casinos/sportsbooks accepting bets from residents of states that made online gambling illegal. Louisiana went further to explicitly make illegal the setting up of a sportsbook/casino illegal.

The bigger universal question is over jurisdictions.....how can a non-US casino be in violation of a US law if the resident him/herself went to the online casino initially to bet? Even if the online casino put legal language into it's terms and condition that the onus is upon the player him/herself to abide by their (players') local laws, why would the online casino be in trouble? The US government is trying to bulldoze it's way over WTO and other countries' laws.

 

[realwtfsup]

Three Casino groups closing my accounts today

Trident Entertainment

Dear Mark,

The United States Congress has recently passed an Act affecting payments
for internet gambling that is expected to be signed into law sometime on
Friday, 13 October 2006.

And so, it is with much regret that we are to cease accepting wagers
and/or bets from players who are resident in Washington in the United
States of America.

Mark, pending further consideration of this Act, your account and
the gaming software will no longer be accessible as of Friday, October 13,
2006 at 8.30 am PST.


Fortune Lounge

Dear Mark,

It is with deep regret that I inform you that Fortune Lounge will stop accepting bets from our customers in WASHINGTON, as from midday, Eastern Standard Time, on October 13th.

The Safe Ports Act passed by the US Congress on Friday, September 29, makes the transfer or direct processing of money to online gaming institutions illegal in the USA.

Belle Rock

Dear Mark,

The United States Congress has recently passed an Act,
affecting payments for internet gambling, that is
expected to be signed into law sometime on Friday, 13
October 2006.

And so, it is with much regret that we are to cease
accepting wagers and/or bets from players who are
resident in Washington in the United States of America.

Mark, pending further consideration of this Act,
your account, and the gaming software, will no longer be
accessible as of Friday, October 13, 2006 at 8.30 am PST.

 

[aka23]

The affiliate manager for one of the largest MG groups told me that the ban in the 11 (or 9?) states is done at the Microgaming level, which is beyond their control. He said the plan is to wait a few months and see how things play out in courts, then change their stance if possible.

 

[cjb]

sad day

And this morning, 32Red sends their e-mail. They state all of the USA. This is a sad day indeed.

 

[amatrine]

Re

I heard that microgaming will not be allowing any of its people it liscense to to accept any US players. I got it in an email from one of the MG casinos. Now I cant find the email, grrrrr

Ama

 

[Mousey]

Fast Win
Kiwi

As you may know Congress recently passed the Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act, if this bill is signed into law we will no longer be able to offer real money play to US players, and your Kiwi Casino account will be suspended with any remaining balance returned to you.

We're as frustrated about this as no doubt you are, and ask that you to join us in voicing your disapproval to your local congressman and signing up at Link Removed (Old/Invalid)

Dammit!! Just got this from

32Red
Dash

Dear xxxxx,
Account Number: DASHxxxxxx

Following the recent passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 in the United States, we regret to inform you that 32Red Plc will no longer be able to offer, in any manner, internet gambling opportunities to our players who are resident in the USA. As a reputable company, in a reputable jurisdiction, 32Red does have to abide by the laws of overseas countries no matter how unrealistic we may believe them to be. We have had great pleasure in providing online casino and poker services to our American players and look forward to the day when legislation is implemented allowing 32Red Plc to once again provide a service to players in the USA.

As of 09:30 am BST(04:30 EST, 01:30 PST) on Friday 13th October 2006, your account will be closed. Please contact [email protected] so that we can arrange payment of any outstanding monies to you.

Oops... you guys were posting while I was typing and sipping coffee... sorry...

 

[Simmo!]

32Red - predictable really. It's the last of the PLC's that I am aware of so that should in theory mean that no more Total US bans will come unless the software operators intervene. At least for now.

 

[Slotster!]

Yeah... 32Red (TTR.L) announced similar to the city this morning:

LONDON (AFX) - 32Red PLC said it has stopped accepting any bets from the United States from today and clarified that the revenue and profit originated from the USA on its casino and poker platforms have been "immaterial" this year so far.

It also said that Betdirect, its sports betting operation, has never accepted bets from the USA and that the vast majority of 32Red's business is sourced from outside the USA.

It said the group will continue to focus on the UK market as part of its ongoing strategic positioning.

[email protected] tfn-ban-sre/tc

 

[gmblpdam]

Looks like casino rewards is out too.

 

[cjb]

32Red PLC said it has stopped accepting any bets from the United States from today and clarified that the revenue and profit originated from the USA on its casino and poker platforms have been "immaterial" this year so far.

Well, now that sure makes me feel better

 

[vickie40]

I'm so sad.. 32 Red has always been my favorite..

 

[Webzcas]

32Red PLC said it has stopped accepting any bets from the United States from today and clarified that the revenue and profit originated from the USA on its casino and poker platforms have been "immaterial" this year so far.

Well, now that sure makes me feel better

As a public listed company it would be wrong for them not to point this out. This is directed at their shareholders.

Press Release from 32Redplc.com

Strategic update

32Red is a UK betting and gaming brand
whose success to date has been founded on
its focus and exposure to the UK. The
Group will continue this approach and the
recent acquisition of Betdirect and the
sponsorship of Premiership football club
Aston Villa underline our ongoing
strategic positioning.

The vast majority of 32Red’s business is
sourced from outside the USA. However, a
limited percentage of revenue has
originated from the USA on our casino and
poker platforms and the profit from this
revenue stream has been immaterial in the
year to date. Betdirect, our UK focussed
sports betting operation, has never
accepted bets from the USA.

Following the changes in US legislation
concerning the Safe Ports Act, 32Red will
no longer accept any bets from the United
States with effect from 9am, Friday 13th
October.

 

[Simmo!]

Looks like casino rewards is out too.

What have they told you? I expect them to block the "illegal" states but the properties are owned by ITS still (I think) which is a "Limited" company and not a PLC so a total withdrawal would be a surprise.

 

[gmblpdam]

What have they told you? I expect them to block the "illegal" states but the properties are owned by ITS still (I think) which is a "Limited" company and not a PLC so a total withdrawal would be a surprise.

When I go to a casino rewards webpage I am automatically directed to this page: Old / Expired Link

Due to recent changes in legislation we can no longer accept any bets or registrations from your region. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that this will change in the near future.

If you feel you should not be seeing this message or you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
[email protected]

TOLL FREE NUMBERS
USA: 1 888 942 7466
CANADA: 1 866 312 7466
UK: 00800 8222 7466
DENMARK: + 8088 4575

We wish you the best!

Casino Classic

 

[Westland Bowl]

The 32Red email.....note that it is signed 32Red Plc.

Dear XXXXXX,
Account Number: 32REXXXXXXXX

Following the recent passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 in the United States, we regret to inform you that 32Red Plc will no longer be able to offer, in any manner, internet gambling opportunities to our players who are resident in the USA. As a reputable company, in a reputable jurisdiction, 32Red does have to abide by the laws of overseas countries no matter how unrealistic we may believe them to be. We have had great pleasure in providing online casino and poker services to our American players and look forward to the day when legislation is implemented allowing 32Red Plc to once again provide a service to players in the USA.

As of 09:30 am BST(04:30 EST, 01:30 PST) on Friday 13th October 2006, your account will be closed. Please contact [email protected] so that we can arrange payment of any outstanding monies to you.

Kind Regards

32Red Plc

 

[Simmo!]

Due to recent changes in legislation we can no longer accept any bets or registrations from your region. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that this will change in the near future.

Ah okay - I'm guessing that this is the 11 states then rather than a complete pullout Still a mystery as to why NY and NJ are included though.

 

[freezer]

Wow, what is wrong with these MG casinos. They should all be automatically cashing out any remaining balances like Crypto did. At least with the Palace group I received a little warning so I could check my accounts and have a "farewell gaming session" . I really expected more from 32 Red. They didn't even send me the email until after they had already locked my account.

 

[babs7262]

Got 2 emails

I just 2 emails

Ruby Fortune and Spin Palace just closed my accounts, BUT.....Im in PA? Im not even in the listed states that arnt allowed to gamble!! They used the same format as the other threads in here.

 

[satori]

From CasinoProfitShare (Golden Reef, UK Casino Club, Challenge Casino, Music Hall, Nostalgia):

It is with the deepest regret that I write to inform you that in light of recent legislative changes, our client casino and poker sites will no longer be able to accept transactions from some areas within the United States.

This will come into effect once the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is signed into law by the President, which is expected to happen on Friday 13 th October 2006.

The new ruling applies to all new and existing players residing in the States listed below:

1. Illinois
2. Indiana
3. Louisiana
4. Michigan
5. Nevada
6. New Jersey
7. New York
8. Oregon
9. South Dakota
10. Washington
11. Wisconsin

Once the Bill is signed; our client casinos and poker rooms will no longer be able to accept transactions or wagering from any players residing in the states above.

We will continue to accept deposits and bets from players within the remainder of the United States while we continue to monitor and review the legislative situation.