MasterCard blocks US online poker transactions

One of the last bastions for US poker players has apparently been closed off. MasterCard has decided to block all online poker transactions from US players. The move is likely spurred by UIGEA legislation being enacted in June –unless the government overturns the legislation before then—and other payment processors having been brought to court and fined by the US government.

This marks the second time MasterCard has taken such action; after the first instance online poker sites changed their codes in order to process MasterCard deposits. However, this time it appears the online poker world is going to press on without MasterCard, as many online sites have removed MasterCard as a deposit option.

Even prior to this decision many MasterCard holders were unable to use their plastic to deposit online, since many banks also block online gaming transactions. The decision by MasterCard removes the option across the board, effectively taking the decision away from individual banks.

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