Sites that do NOT accept US poker players.

This is the section which should be of most interest to online poker players from the USA. As promised, we are going to show you the poker sites that are still welcoming you to their tables to play for real money.

CD Poker

Official Statement - "Due to the recent passing of the Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act by the United States Senate on September 30, 2006, and its imminent enactment as federal law, we will no longer allow real money gaming activities from United States residents.

After taking extensive legal advice, our Poker rooms management team has concluded that this Act when signed into law will force us into the above action and no other recourse is available.

However, our players may still be able to play for fun but will no longer be allowed to enter to any ring games or tournaments."

BetCorp

Official Statement - "Following the announcement made by the Company on Monday 2 October 2006 in relation to the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (the "Act") in the USA, the Board of Betcorp has taken extensive advice from its bankers, legal and other advisors as to the strategic and legal implications for the Company and its subsidiary companies ("the Group").

The Board has concluded that, if the Act is signed into law by the US President as presently drafted, the Group will no longer be able to accept funds transfers from customers resident in the United States. Given that a substantial proportion of the Group's customers are located in the United States, this will have a very material adverse impact on the future prospects of the Group.

The Board is exploring various possible courses of action in order to preserve shareholder value in the event that the Act becomes law.

A further announcement will be made in due course."

Dream Poker

Response - "The current legislation regarding online gaming in the United States and the rules governing online poker and casinos is being reviewed and actioned.

Due to the governing laws in certain U.S states, Dream Poker will no longer be accepting customers and any bets from the following states:

• Nevada
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Wisconsin
• Louisiana
• Missouri
• Washington

When there is more clarification in the current legislation, we hope to be able to resume taking bets and poker traffic from players based within these states.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we will do our best to keep you informed of any changes or updates."

Spin Palace Poker

Official Statement - "Fairground Gaming has been advised that the Safe Ports Act, which contains the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, will shortly receive Presidential approval and be passed into law. This is the first US Federal measure to explicitly address internet gaming and the Board has thus concluded that it is now appropriate to suspend participation by US-based customers in the company's casino and poker activities. This suspension will be implemented immediately upon this legislation taking effect.

The Board is confident that Fairground's remaining operations, which derive revenue from outside the US and comprise some 30% of the original turnover, are profitable. The Board is attending urgently to appropriate cost-cutting measures and has adequate cash reserves going forward.

Fairground Gaming continues to monitor the situation across the rest of its operations and, given the sector upheaval, is reviewing the strategy of consolidation. In the meantime it is proceeding with appropriate caution in evaluating opportunities for further geographical diversification."

Bet365 Poker

Response - "We regret to inform you that due to recent legal developments in the US, bet365 are no longer able accept customers who are resident in the United States of America.

Any outstanding balance in your account can be withdrawn back to you in the usual manner. Please confirm how you would like to withdraw this money. Any returns from unsettled wagers will be sent back once settlement has taken place. Please contact us to confirm when your wager has settled or if you would like clarification of your unsettled wagers.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause."

888.com/Pacific Poker

During a live chat conversation, they stipulated that they would not be accepting US players any more.

24h Poker

Their Terms & Conditions state that "Residents of USA, Costa Rica and Malta are not allowed to open an account or in any way use the gaming services offered by 24hPoker"

Jet Set Poker

Official Statement - "We deeply regret to convey that we shall be discontinuing service at JetSetPoker (the "Site") effective Midnight EST on Friday, October 13, 2006.

Initially, and as per our previous statement, we were cautiously optimistic in maintaining operations for our membership after the passage of the "SAFE Port Act HR 4954" on September 30, 2006 by the U.S. Senate. We nonetheless initially believed it to be practicable.

However, given the developments during the preceding week, including but not limited to, the unfavorable view of payment processors and financial institutions regarding online gambling and the extensive advice of our legal counsel, we have been instructed to cease activities and comply with this prohibitionist legislation.

We were fortunate to have a first-rate membership and it was our pleasure to provide a destination site where members were able to enjoy their favorite card games and tournaments with the surety that we were to buttress the integrity of the forum. In this inclement environment however we believe our ability to do so may become impaired nor do we anticipate this matter to improve in the near future.

We once again thank you for your patronage of JetSetPoker and deeply regret these unfortunate circumstances that have materially and adversely impacted both the Site and the industry."

Paradise Poker/Sportingbet

Official Statement - "Sportingbet plc has been advised that it is in the best interests of its stakeholders that its business is compliant with pending legislation in the United States, being the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Accordingly, and with effect from 10am GMT on Friday 13th October 2006, Sportingbet will no longer accept any new deposits of funds, sports bets or wagers from any US citizen. Sportingbet's US facing websites together with their affiliated URLs and associated companies have been sold and are no longer part of the Sportingbet Group."

The Poker Club/FutureBet

During a live chat conversation, they stipulated that they would not be accepting US players any more.

Poker Champs

Response - "Please be advised that we had to close all the USA's accounts due to law legislation in the USA. This unfortunately, has impacted on users in the U.S.A and the Far East, with them being unable to play on PokerChamps.

US players will not be able to play unless legislations change."

Tiger Gaming

Live chat response - "We can not accept deposits from the US at present. You may keep your account open as we hope to re-open our service to all US based members in the very near future."

PKR.com

During a live chat conversation, they stipulated that they would not be accepting US players.

Celeb Poker

Response - "Boss Media has decided that due to the forthcoming government legislation in the United States, that it will no longer offer its products to US citizen's resident in the United States.

Your Poker account has now been locked in accordance with these measures.

We recommend you withdraw the funds from your account immediately."

WPT Online

Response - "Unfortunately, due to the position taken by the US Justice Department regarding taking bets from US citizens, we are legally unable to offer a pay for play service to people accessing from America - our registered customers will also find that they are unable to log in from an internet address traceable to the United States if they are travelling there.

Our software automatically rejects any registration attempt from a 'prohibited jurisdiction' - America, amongst others, being a country we cannot supply a full casino service to."