i used to play online everyday.  i even did well in some pretty big tournaments online and some smaller tourneys in tampa.  now that i am in oklahoma again i am trying to get back into the poker swing of things.  however there is the new law that you can't play for money online. 

i KNOW there are people out there playing for cash money online in america!  i just don't know how to get around the new laws.  does anybody have any suggestions or sites that will allow me to play online for cash money?

thanks for you help,

j.Yo

About the UIGEA

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA), signed into law by President Bush on October 13, 2006, makes it illegal for online gambling sites to accept funds or wagers from the United States if the underlying gambling activity violates existing federal, state or tribal law. The law does not make the player liable in any way, but makes the site liable for accepting funds or wagers associated with illegal Internet gambling.

As an online poker player located in the United States, you are not violating the UIGEA or any other federal law, but you may be violating state or tribal law depending on the laws of the state or Native American Reservation where you are located. It is the player's responsibility to determine the legality of playing Internet poker under the law where he is located.

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I also thought I would mention that you can use pre-paid debit cards to play as well. If you go to Walgreens, they have a pre-paid VISA card you can purchase called the "Gift2Go" card. They come in $30 , $50 and $100 increments plus sales tax. In my opinion, this is the easiest way to deposit since it just takes a simple trip to the store. As far as cashing out, they will send a check to you in the mail.

so as an online poker player in oklahoma i can get money online and play poker for cash?  good i will give it a try.  i bought the gift card last night, except now i think my roommate has thrown it away!  great!  thanks roommate.

thanks,

j.Yo