Today is the day that U.S. poker players have been waiting for for over 4 years. Today is the day the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) goes into effect. This piece of legislation has created a lot of problems for many online poker players, poker rooms, legislators, and banking institutions. For months now the Pokerspace forum and blogs have been active with people wondering if they will turn on their computer and try to deposit money the full force of the U.S. government would all upon them, however, nothing of note has occurred. It's Y2K all over again. All hype and nothing to show for it.
Pokerspace: A Home for U.S. Poker Players
Pokerspace is perfectly able to deal with the problems the UIGEA creates for players. Pokerspace's virtual currency system (PS Points) allows U.S. players who have faced problems depositing on a poker room play for real value. PS Point tournaments dot the Pokerspace weekly tournament calendar as does member's only cash freerolls that require small PS Points buy-ins. This is a great way for U.S.-based players to get some cash onto a poker room without actually depositing the money themselves. Remember, it's not illegal to play online poker, it's illegal for a U.S. financial institution to knowingly deposit the money to a poker room.
If freerolls aren't what you want a free poker bankroll from Pokerspace is probably the best option for American players. At Pokerspace there are free bankrolls to UltimateBet, Absolute Poker, and Power Poker who are all willing to get more U.S. players. For one of these bankrolls just become a member and apply, it's as easy as that.
Good luck on the virtual felt and watch out for ole' Uncle Sam.
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