Massachusetts Gambling Bill May Be a Forerunner of Change

The Bill, HR 3964, removes a clause that makes online gaming and poker illegal.  This is a start at changing the laws in the US to make poker and other forms of online wagering legal, without any crimes being committed or fear of large fines.

Ex-congressman Alfonse D'Amato is pushing to remove the anti- gaming law with regard to bank funding with credit cards   His push is to repeal AIGEA and get the banks out of the law enforcement business.  His push is via Roll Call and his hook is the United States can raise a great deal of money from online gaming taxes. (In the billions)   As the current leader of PPA, Poker Players Alliance, he is an active spokes-person for returning the USA to legal online gaming and in particular Poker.

On another front, US Congressman Barney Frank is going to file a bill doing away with the AIGEA. (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.) All of these ideas are designed to make US players legally able to again play on websites that will not let US players play. [Read][more...]

How To Pick an Online Poker Casino

Online poker players can use these criteria to find a solid poker casino.  Important aspects to consider when choosing an online poker casino include, bonuses, ease of deposits or withdrawals, number of online players at peak playing times, types of games offered, game limits and number of tournaments per week.  Casinos that meet these criteria are worth trying.

Reviews that state that play is easy or «many fish» should be taken with a grain of salt.  This is the opinion of the writer, not a proven fact.  Actually all opinions stated in any review should be looked on with a degree of scepticism.

One of the most important factors in choosing a poker site is the number of players online during peak playing times.  This is critical, as low player count will make games unplayable or scantily filed.  A large number of players are good as the games will stay full and should be more playable.  Also having many different limits is useful as there will be a game that is within your risk comfort level. [Read][more...]