This is a question we hear a lot here at Jackpot Capital online casino. Some gamers are aware that a law was passed about 20 years ago that targeted the financial side of real money online casino gaming. But people are also aware that each individual state has the authority to regulate online casino gaming and all other forms of real money gambling.
As much as we strive to make everyone think of online casino play as gaming, to the powers that be, any kind of real money casino play is still considered gambling.
The bottom-line answer is that it is totally legal for Americans to play at Jackpot Capital online casino. It might not be legal for Americans to play at every online casino, but it is totally legal to play at Jackpot Capital.
How is this Possible?
There is no really quick answer. In 2006, as an add-on in a large bill, Congress passed what is called the UIGEA, which stands for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. The UIGEA made it difficult for financial institutions to transfer money over the internet.
The law was based on the Wire Act of 1961.
But Eight States Have Legalized Online Casinos
Eight states have formally legalized online casinos. They are:
- Connecticut
- West Virginia
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- Delaware
Maine will soon formally legalize internet casinos.
The gist of the discrepancy between the law as passed in Congress and the actual law is that states have the authority to make gambling legal in their jurisdictions.
Can Americans Anywhere Play at Jackpot Capital Legally?
Yes, you can!
The main reason is that Jackpot Capital is not based in the United States. Therefore, it is not subject to American regulatory law.
Why Don’t All States Legalize Online Casinos?
This is a very good question!
Every state should certainly make online casino gaming for real money legal!
Any American who plays at an online casino such as Jackpot Capital, which is based outside of the legal jurisdiction of the United States government or of any of the 50 states, and wins money, has to pay the full legal array of taxes to the central government and to the states.
Online gaming, which includes casinos and sports books, brings in a sizable amount of revenue to the central government and to the states through taxes.
There may be political reasons why some states still have not legalized online casinos, but they certainly collect taxes from winners!
Why is Being Offshore Important in this Case?
It is actually very simple: states and the central government have no jurisdiction over Jackpot Capital or any other casinos that are based outside the United States. For gamers, this is an all-important fact. Your online casino gaming here at Jackpot Capital is totally legal from the standpoint of any governmental authority in the United States or in any individual state.
Does Jackpot Capital Impose Any Restrictions on Itself?
Yes, we do.
There are three main restrictions we impose on ourselves. The first is to make sure that underage people are not using Jackpot Capital for real money gaming. The second is to be absolutely sure that we are sending money back to the rightful owner of that money when players withdraw funds. The third is to self-regulate and flag any activity by gamers we deem unusual and possibly irresponsible.
To make sure that every gamer is of legal age for gaming is a no-brainer. We do not want to get a reputation as an online casino that plays fast and loose with gamers’ legal status.
When a gamer requests a withdrawal, we ask for verification of their identity. This is to protect all gamers from the predatory practices of hackers who abound on the internet.
Finally, Jackpot Capital online casino is 100% committed to responsible gaming. If a gamer suddenly makes larger deposits than before, plays longer than he or she played before, makes larger bets than before, or spends an inordinate amount of time playing for a progressive jackpot, we will contact the gamer to determine if they are still playing responsibly.
We want to have the reputation as an online casino that values fun above everything else. Gaming should be fun. To the end of making gaming as fun as possible, we offer unlimited free play, and we publish articles such as this one to help gamers get the most fun from gaming at Jackpot Capital.
Jackpot Capital is a Great Online Casino for Gamers
We offer more than 400 games, we offer many deposit bonuses and other excellent promotions, we have safe and secure banking, we protect your assets through top-level encryption software, we go the extra mile to make sure that every gamer sees online casino gaming as fun and entertaining instead of as a get-rich-quick scheme.
While this article should not be taken as legal advice in any way (official disclaimer), we ARE telling you that gaming at Jackpot Capital online casino is totally legal in all states because we are registered and regulated outside of the United States.