The US Congress passed The Safe Port Act that also included the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006" (UIGEA) that aims to make it illegal for US banks to process transactions related to online gaming. The bill was signed into law by President Bush on October 13 and several big name UK companies instantly lost the majority of their income.

The bill was clearly politically motivated by Republicans who are worried about losing control in the House after the November election. House Republican leaders announced that this bill would be part of a 10-part "American Values Agenda," which consists of 10 unrelated pieces of legislation, including a constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage, tax cuts, a flag burning law, and extensive restrictions on stem cell research.

Furthermore, this is a way our legislators can separate themselves from the now-disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who lobbied against previous versions of this bill using bribes, fraud, and hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist in the bill's defeat.

The democratic take over of the House and Senate may be the best thing that could have happened to the internet gambling community since the UIGEA passed. Especially considering the particular Democrats who took seats from Republicans.

Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, who is expected to chair the Financial Services Committee, has a libertarian approach to gambling and does not believe that the U.S. should be telling people how to spend their money.

Most Americans do not know that debate was not allowed on this bill. Amendments were not allowed, the Act/deal was made behind closed doors and only a very select few people were in on it. Well, as millions of Americans head to their computers for a little safe and legal online gaming some weekend expect them to discover what has gone on behind their backs.

Probably, the first time they ever tried to play online they were shocked to find that their credit cards disallowed the transaction. This shock would inevitably have been followed by a call to their bank to ask why they were not allowed to use their own money where they wanted. The response they would typically get would simply be, we do not allow transactions of this type. More shock and awe. That a bank that they trust to keep their personal and hard earned money safe, will not allow them to spend it the way they want.

We can read such messages on index pages of gambling sites: "Dear Valued Player,

As a result of the recent internet gaming bill in the USA, the Casino Golden Palace Online partner sites will no longer allow gaming by USA residents." ( Casino Golden Palace http://www.grandwinnerscasino.com or Poker Sites http://www.poker.grandwinnerscasino.com )

According to a recent report published by cyber security pitchman, Scansafe Ltd., US citizens are continuing to bet online despite the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Unquestionably, U.S. players now land fewer options for making deposits at online casinos. Following the decision by Neteller to stop doing business in U.S. other price processors have begun backing out of the market (there is Click2Pay, and Payspark, and InstaDebit, Wire Transfers, and, well, there are a good deal of other options that can be used to deposit fund directly into gaming accounts). However, start up companies are already beginning to fill the lack, and U.S. gamblers are finding a way around the attempted roadblocks set in place by the DOJ.

Scansafe confirmed this in their recent report near brandishes that employees of Scansafe customers in the U.S. were continuing to visit online gambling sites. In fact the number of propos led hits to gaming websites was up by 77% in the last week of January, 2007.

They process and examine over 6 billion hit pleas each month. Although Scansafe cannot track whether or not real money bets are being placed with gaming sites.

U.S. players searching for new sites that accept U.S. dollars currency.

Already, there are at least two start-up party's saying they will receive U. S. account holders. EZi Pay is presently being accepted at several online casinos, while a larger campaign is in the works to establish what many online gambling insiders are predicting will be the successor for Neteller. Called YouTeller, the original eWallet is acquiring the needed certifications and regulations before launching in the nearby future.

Summary:

Make no mistake, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is bad for the industry and the Internet gambling industry has been seriously damaged, but time will show that it is worse for the American consumer and, by extension, for the US Government.

1. There first prominent result for now is that $12 billion dollars industry moves to euro currency.

2. Opening new illegal not secure online casinos that will accept U.S. dollars currency from US residents.

3. New gambling operators will open in days (YouTeller etc.).

Seems to be Gambling Show will must go on, but without any regulations for now.

PS: Online gambling from a little illegal became more illegal, but these not solve the problems of a human nature.