Making Up the Numbers
Aside from the obvious two, it's also legal to currently play online poker in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Poker and casino operators were quick to pick up on a changing situation in the US and, along with New Jersey and Nevada, these two states have made it legal for poker players to get online and get involved.
Those are the famous four in the first half of 2020 and while it's a small list, it's one that is starting to develop - albeit very slowly. The remainder of the year will certainly see at least one new addition but what about the rest of the country?
Strictly No Go
In states where gambling has traditionally been outlawed for decades and beyond, it seems unlikely that online poker will be made legal anytime soon. Washington is a prime example of a region where no gambling is allowed and the penalties for transgressing are strict.
If there is a shred of good news for residents of those states, it may lie in the terms and conditions of a specific operator. It may be possible to play online with specific providers depending on your exact geographical location at that specific moment in time. That means that while you may not be a permanent resident in any of the states mentioned above, it may still be possible to play as long as you are located there at a fixed point in time.
Of course, this is a point that shouldn't necessarily be taken for granted and the rules may differ depending on which operator is providing the online service. Check the terms and conditions before going ahead and, if there is any doubt over this specific point, a question can easily be fired over to customer services.
For residents of New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Maryland, the situation is clear and favourable. Elsewhere, the ban on online play remains but what is the prognosis for online poker players moving forwards?
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