Digital Wallets: Legal Loopholes To UIGEA

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The UIGEA prevents US banks from processing transactions to online gambling operators. For the longest time, depositing funds into a player account required either the use of money orders or written checks. However, US state-regulated online gambling sites have recently begun accepting two previously renowned digital wallets – Skrill and NeTeller. New Jersey is the … Read more

Bitcoin Looking At Another Price Surge

Bitcoin Value Rising

Things are looking up for the biggest cryptocurrency on the market. Bitcoin has seen a bit of a slump since its explosive rise in value towards the end of 2017, but market analysts are predicting another spike in light of recent activity. This rise put it back above $9,000 USD for the first time since … Read more

Is There A Looming Cryptocurrency Bubble?

Is There A Cryptocurrency Bubble?

Cryptocurrencies have emerged as strong prepaid gambling options over the years. However, huge spikes in their valuation are leading some investors to consider the possibility of a bubble soon bursting. Digital currencies have many advantages for online gamblers, so if this does occur, gamblers may resort to other options. One of the biggest red flags … Read more

Rise In Bitcoin Value Could Impact Online Casino Patrons

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Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency amongst online gamblers, has taken a considerable jump in value recently. Gamblers holding accounts with Bitcoin gambling sites were happy to see their account balances increase as the cryptocurrency is now worth over $4,300 per unit. Investors also saw a nice return with a $15 billion increase in market capitalization. Bitcoin’s … Read more

Special Cryptocurrency Panel Announced For CEEGC 2017

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From the 19th to the 20th of September at the Kempinski Corvinus Budapest, in Budapest, Hungary, the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference takes place. The organizers of the event have expressed excitement in the announcement of a new panel that will target updates and information about the role that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will … Read more

Bitcoin Could Soon Eclipse Prepaid Cards

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Online gambling sites have banking suites that try to accommodate a varied host of bettors. A lot of bettors have used prepaid cards to fund their online casino, poker and sportsbook accounts due to their simplistic nature and lack of attachment to players’ personal information. However, cryptocurrencies are beginning to grow in popularity for several … Read more

Are US Gambling Laws Having Less Impact on Credit Card Companies?

Gambling Laws And Credit Cards

Most seasoned gamblers vividly remember the enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) back in 2006. Those who entered the gambling scene a little more recently have likely heard a lot of talk about the bill. For a period of time, the bill was a thorn in the side of online gamblers who … Read more

An Inside Look Into The World of Prepaid Gambling in the US

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Any USA player who has spent time within the online gambling community understands that funding their account can be harder at times than hitting that big jackpot. The online banking options are an ever changing landscape that is forced to succumb to changes in the market, government policy and other driving forces. There is a … Read more