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PAYMENTS UPDATE:
Due to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act Neteller, Citadel, Firepay, eCheck, Instadebit, Instacash, Moneybookers, Nexum, Central Coin, PaySpark (EziPay) and ECOcard payment methods are no longer available for most US gamblers. Click2Pay are taking no new US customers
Some credit & debit cards, wire transfers including Walmart & "That Yellow Branded" ** Money Transfer and certain online payment methods are still potential options. Contact support at any of these casinos and they'll help make things smooth as possible!
CasinoLabRat.com gets lots of enquiries from US Players concerned about the number of online casinos that no longer accept residents of the USA due to the recent US anti-gambling legislation changes.
Our test team includes members based in California, Maryland, Florida & Hawaii so we know that most casino sites that take USD no longer necessarily accept US Players. (And many that do are no longer safe to play at - it you want your winnings paid out!)
Here's a page of fact sheets on the top 5 reputable online casinos that still accept USA players from some or ALL US States. It may help you make your mind up where to play!
Bodog Casino is the only safe online Casino for American players from ALL US States
TOP RATED ONLINE CASINOS FOR US PLAYERS - as at May 9 2008
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Last page update: 9 May 2008
Blackjack Ballroom
Zodiac Casino
BlackJack Ballroom This elegant casino offers 350+ games including some of the best Blackjack and slots on the net. Established 2001, Blackjack Ballroom is the flagship casino of British Virgin Islands-based Casino Rewards who operate 10 casinos and poker rooms. Great reputation for payouts.
LICENCED: Kahnawake Gaming Authority, Canada
SOFTWARE: The latest Microgaming Viper. Choose from Download & Instant Flash play
PLAY FOR FREE? YES, unlimited
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club credit cards, Neteller, Moneybookers, Citadel, ECOcard, , PaySpark, UKash, Click2Pay, eCheck. UK Debit cards Switch, Solo. Wire transfers*
CURRENCIES: Play is in USD
JOIN BONUS: all new players a 40% match on their first deposit at the casino. (Up to $400) X30 Playthrough applies. PLUS: 1 hour of free play with a $500 bankroll - keep your winnings.
Zodiac Casino is part of the Casino Rewards group of online entertainment sites. Zodiac Casino was established in 2004 & offers free weekly gambling horoscopes based on your star sign. Fully integrated loyalty points and player promotions feature at this stylish astral themed casino.
LICENCED: Kahnawake Gaming Authority, Canada
SOFTWARE: A nice purple & black version of the latest Microgaming Viper download full games suite
PLAY FOR FREE? YES, unlimited
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Switch and Solo UK Debit Cards, ECOcard, Citadel, Ukash, Neteller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, PaySpark, eCheck, UseMyBank, wire transfers*
CURRENCIES: Play is in USD
JOIN BONUS: You get 50 free spins on Starscape video slot (and to keep your winnings) plus get $40 on your first deposit of $100. A x37 bonus playthrough applies prior to withdrawing.
Yukon Gold Casino This Wild West gold digger themed Microgaming casino is also owned by the British Virgin Islands based Casino Rewards Group. Yukon Gold launched in 2002 & runs some great themed player promotions. Early access to all the latest Microgaming slots & game releases.
LICENCED: Kahnawake Gaming Authority, Canada
SOFTWARE: The latest Microgaming Viper. Choose between Download & Flash instant play
PLAY FOR FREE? YES, unlimited
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club credit cards, Neteller, Moneybookers, Citadel, ECOcard, UKash, PaySpark, Click2Pay, eCheck. UK Debit cards Switch and Solo. Wire Transfers*
CURRENCIES: Play is in USD
JOIN BONUS: New players get a 100% First Deposit Match of $50 if you deposit $50. A x30 playthrough applies. If your balance drops to $0 in the first 24 hours claim your first deposit back.
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Yukon Gold Casino
** No Microgaming Casinos can accept US residents from the following States:
Illinois Indiana Louisiana Michigan South Dakota Wisconsin
Nevada New Jersey New York Oregon Washington
Bodog Casino
Bodog Casino is a digital entertainmant site established by billionaire Calvin Eyre. Trading as Bodog, eSportz Entertainment Group has a 10 year reputation for safe, fun online gambling at its sportsbook, poker room and online casino. Very fast-play Blackjack and table games. US players/bettors welcome.
LICENCED: Kahnawake Gaming Authority, Canada
SOFTWARE: Stylish implementation of Real Time Gaming casino software - no B.S. Instant Flash games
PLAY FOR FREE? YES, unlimited
PAYMENT OPTIONS: NETeller (non US only), Click2Pay, Moneybookers (non US only), eWalletXpress, NUcharge, or Credit Card
CURRENCIES: Play is in USD.
JOIN BONUS: New players get a 10% First Deposit Match uncapped. For example: Deposit $500 for $50 in free chips. A x15 playthrough applies. Regular fun player promos too.
* a well known internationally branded Money Order / Money Wire/Gram service... you know "the yellow one". Their US mothership is threatening legal action if we name them despite many casinos being registered merchants displaying their brand and accepting their International Money Orders/ telegraphic transfers.
...and if NONE of the above casinos take your fancy, two very popular sites for US gamblers that offer safe, fair online casino games (especially Blackjack and table games like roulette & Caribbean Stud) are Australian owned CarbonPoker.com and Costa Rican based Bookmaker.com (powered by BetCRIS).
*1 Bodog has entered into a licensing agreement with Morris Mohawk Gaming Group for operations & marketing of gaming in North America. Morris Mohawk Gaming Group is located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, & is licensed to offer gaming to users worldwide.
Wild Jack Casino
Wild Jack Casino is operated by Isle of Man's Jackpot Factory Group & has been around since 1999. It's a stylish gaming portal offering 350+ Microgaming Casino games as well as Spin3 based Mobile Casino games and a Microgaming Poker Network based online poker room. Some big recent payouts.
LICENCED: Kahnawake Gaming Authority, Canada
SOFTWARE: Microgaming Viper casino suite. Download or Flash play plus Spin3 mobile casino games
PLAY FOR FREE? YES, unlimited guest/practice play
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International, Moneybookers, ECOcard, Click2Pay, NETeller, FirePay, Gaming Card, and UseMyBank. If you've any issues depositing or withdrawing contact them!
CURRENCIES: Play is in USD
JOIN BONUS: 100% First Deposit Match to $100. A x30 playthrough applies (or x15 if you join the VIP Club) Also get a 10% monthly deposit cash back on all deposits That's $3000+ in credits in a year!
US-player friendly online casinos - residents of the United States of America can safely play real money casino games at these quality licenced casinos. May 2008 update on casino options for USA Players.
