Recently, Nevada became the first state in the United States to let its residents play poker online legally. On Tuesday, UltimatePoker.com went live. To be able to play, visitors must be residents of the state of Nevada and should be 21 years old. Each night, UltimatePoker.com is offering game prizes of $1,000. On Sundays, the game will have higher stakes and winners can receive money from a $10,000 pool. This site has opened the door for online gambling in Nevada and other sites are expected to go live soon.
Nevada is blazing a trail in the world of online gambling. Starting in 2006, the United States Congress officially made any form of Internet gambling or betting illegal. In order to continue operations, many websites switched their base to countries that had legalized online betting. With the new adjustments to Nevada’s law, Ultimate Poker was able to bring their online website back to its United States’ home. Nevada has allowed the transition because online gambling sites represent a significant potential for tax revenue. The state’s recent decision is expected to be followed by changes to Delaware and New Jersey as states work to fill budget gaps.
Depending on how the site performs, Ultimate Poker may be given a long-term license. At the moment, it is running on a 30-day license to see how the new laws pan out. Gamers who want to place bets can send money in through a bank wire or check. Ultimate Poker is owned by Station Casinos, so players can also place money in their account at one of Station Casinos’ 16 gambling facilities.
