US Online Casino Players Forced to use Other Payment Options

Submitted by Beth on Tue, 2010-02-09 at 19:07

Online casino players in the US have a notably difficult time finding a casino that will accept them and a method of payment that won’t be rejected. Because of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), banks are very hesitant to process payment between US players and online casinos. Therefore, players looking to an offshore casino will need to find an approved method of payment and a casino willing to accept their money.

While they might take a little bit longer, there are several options for US players. Ewallet Xpress and Echeck are payment methods that online casino operators have devised to accommodate them. They allow players to deposit and withdraw freely into their online casino account. There are, however, charges for using these methods so players tend to transfer larger amounts of money in order to minimize the number of transactions. Both of these payment methods are easy to use and completely hassle-free. Players get peace of mind knowing they will not run into any legality issues concerning the UIGEA.

For new players, electronic wallets and check systems replace that of banks. The steps include opening an electronic wallet account, transferring money from a credit card or wire transfer and then forwarding some or all of that money to the casino. There is an extra step, or middleman, but the entire process is very easy and virtually painless.