Here is a link you can look at to see the legal status of your state
That is just so you know whether you are safe, committing a misdemeanor, or felony by playing online from your location.
State laws. The author, Chuck Humphrey, is of the
opinion that all online gambling is illegal under the Wire-Act based on the WSE ruling.
The UIGEA is another matter altogether. Here is an
opinion by Dr. I. Nelson Rose
posted at gamblingandthelaw.
The eleven states that are excluded have specific laws outlawing internet gambling, many others have vague laws; no state, to date, specifically
allows gambling transactions across state lines. California will probably be the first to allow online gaming instate - when the player and casino are each located in California.
Intertops is a microgaming that allows all US players. There are several RTG's, Rival, Vegas Tech, 3Dice, etc.
It's a judgement call and there is no easy answer. If I were to offer any 'advice' (which I'm not) I would use the guide in the first link to help make my decision.
The payment processing issue isn't restricted to the eleven states, it's a US issue. So even if the UIGEA doesn't apply to you (talk to a lawyer to know) and it is not specifically illegal to gambling in your location (ask a lawyer after giving him the legwork of first link) you would still be presented with a very iffy situation trying to deposit and withdraw (especially if you had a smashing win)
I would just save my money, find cheap air and hotel packages, and go to Nevada or A.C. where the gaming is regulated, obviously legal, and can be a heck of a lot of fun
