Even though Jack Reider examines online casinos for Gambling Portal, he serves on the board of one of the major Online Gamblers Anonymous, where he warns about the dangers of playing games such as poker as well as blackjack and craps online
It was just a few months back that the American Senate passed an anti-terrorism port law and banned moving money to and from any online gambling entity including online casinos and online sportsbooks. As a result, many online game entities such as PlayTech and Party Gaming closed down their American portion of their businesses and moved away. But, the demand is still there! And this caused new casinos to spurt up.
A bulk of these online game entities created other casinos and gaming houses that could still allow players from America to enter and participate in online games. Even some of the very respected casino entities followed suit and these are the casinos which you might run into if you are an American player.
How Can You Play Casino Games Online?
One of the first things new casinos did is change their financial names so that any transaction between you and them will not come under this ban. Most have done it so cleverly that you can even use your American Express or Diners Club card without any hitches. If you anxious you can also opt for other online banking systems such as those offered by MoneyBrokers or Neteller.
What Difference Does It Make to Me?
Yes. There is a law. But what are those who loved playing online supposed to do? Are they to stop just because of someone in the Senate thinks that online casinos are linked to terrorism? Anyway, there will still be those that decide to play anyway, and it is for those renegades that the following list serves.
Casinos that Allow American Players to Take Part
1) ClubUSA Casino:
By offering software created and professionally managed by Real Time Gaming, one of the most trusted names in the gaming software industry, this online casino uses Wire Card to conduct all its online banking transactions with you. They also offer a nice and hefty seven hundred and fifty dollars free for playing.
2) Roxy Palace:
Graphics and number frequency. These are the two main advantages of this online casino. Their graphics are set to a greenish flavour with a slight reddish tinge and these create an atmospheric setting that is identical to any Monaco casino. If you are worried about security, don't be. The game platform is Micro Gaming run and controlled.
3) Golden Casino:
Rumored to be an outlet of Golden Palace, this online casino recently changed its software, and also boasts a new variety of online games for every taste. Other than the five hundred and fifty dollars that it hands out as its bonus prize, this online casino is rare in that its game-display is simple, but the variety of games incredibly vast and varied.
4) Crystal Palace:
This certified safe-bet casino uses 128-bit encryption but its display is a bit weak. Though it seems live and pulsating, and though it does offer a more than decent prize offer, this casino is not one that you will leave saying wow. But, it does provide a safe method of playing from the US by naming all financial transactions between you and the gaming entity through Crystalisle Management.
5) Any casino that belongs to the Fortune Lounge group is one that any player from anywhere in the world can safely play and enjoy. Royal Vegas Casino is the top one from this group, and to those from America, still accepting US players. It also uses MicroGaming and uses their assistance in the day-to-day running of the casino software.
Conclusion:
Although one can find quite a few online casinos that still cater to the American crowd, and although I have listed but five of these, do not understand that I am recommending these in any way. While trust and professionalism is subjective, I recommend you think very carefully if you want to risk going against federal statue and break federal law.
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