US Poker Deposit Options

US Poker players may have trouble depositing funds at some online poker sites due to the “UIGEA” ruling which made it tougher for companies to allow American poker players to “wager” money online. Although this happened back in 2006, many companies were and still are scared to accept American deposits, as they fear they may be sued. So they are working on increasing their European “exposure”, as after America that is the largest market. The poker sites accepting American players seem to be booming, as players quickly migrated to “US Friendly” poker sites, in the wake of the passing of the UIGEA.

Some sites make it much easier for US poker players to deposit then others, PokerStars being one of the easiest online poker sites for Americans to deposit on.

When Neteller stopped serving US customers in January 2007, many players feared they’d no longer be able to play online poker, but as time goes on sites are being bolder and more ingenious in the way they cater for US Poker players. It seems that more and more options are becoming available as each month passes.

E-Checks: PokerStars accepts deposits from American poker players using E-Checks. This method is instant, and provided free of charge. Read more about E-Check Poker

eWalletXpress: Bodog Poker accepts deposits from American poker players who choose to use eWalletXpress. Learn more about EwalletXpress.

Credit Cards: PokerStars is the only US friendly poker site we have listed that still accepts American deposits via Credit cards. On some occasions these may not be accepted, but the majority of the time you should be able to deposit using a credit card.

Wire Transfer: Nearly all U.S friendly poker sites accept players deposits using Wire Transfer. Although this method doesn’t provide a “instant solution” they are safe, and do cater for both small and high stakes players.

Pic-Club: A excellent eWallet solution which complies fully with the UIGEA rulings. Fully legal, and a great quick and easy deposit method. More information aboutPIC Club Poker.

Western Union: Western Union is another fast and convenient deposit method for US poker players. You can either visit a “Western Union Outlet” or alternatively send money to PokerStars through Western Union online. Learn more about Western Union Poker.