What's special about online poker in the USA?
In 2006, the US Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (see also Wikipedia). It "prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or state law."
This means that although taking part in online poker games itself might not be illegal in most parts of the United States, as a US citizen it's not possible to legally deposit or withdraw money in an online poker account.
In consequence and full accordance with the legal requirements set by the UIGA, PokerStrategy.com does not offer any free bankrolls or access to its partner poker rooms to customers residing in the US.
Learn to play in the world's largest poker school
PokerStrategy.com does not offer any poker games because we are a poker school - the world's largest poker school. That's why you can still take advantage of everything that PokerStrategy.com has to offer in poker education:
- Learn the poker basics for free
- Learn tips and tricks for your live poker home game
- Learn advanced strategies from the biggest names in poker
If you're just starting out, we'll give you the basics and effective strategies you can master without any previous knowledge. If you're more experienced, we have more advanced strategies and a place to discuss and learn with some of the biggest names in poker!
Our basic strategies are free to anyone with an account at PokerStrategy.com, to get you well on your way. For more advanced or experienced players we offer a subscription system.
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With more than 5.5 million members speaking 18 different languages and over 700 permanent and freelance employees, PokerStrategy.com is the largest, liveliest poker community in the world.
At our core:
- a huge, buzzing forum
- over 20,000 posts each day
Here, pros look after you - not only when it comes to poker questions. Furthermore, our news section will always keep you up-to-date with everything you need to know from the poker world!
So, while the rest of the US takes a break from poker, you continue to improve your game and retain your connection to the poker world. Get a head start - subscribe today!
