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Is Online Poker Legal in the US?

Not all states allow online poker, but many of them are moving towards legalization. US federal law prevents the transfer of funds for gambling across state lines. To keep it legal, operators must make sure that only people from the same state are playing online poker. For example, Nevada won’t accept license applications from PokerStars after 2006, so the question becomes: How can online poker be legal in the US? This article will explore the legality of online poker in the US.

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of playing poker online, you should know that it’s possible to download the software required to play.