On October 13, 2006, President Bush officially signed into law the SAFE Port Act, a bill aimed ⚽️ at enhancing security at U.S. ports. Attached to the Safe Port Act was a provision known as the Unlawful Internet ⚽️ Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).
Yes, online poker is legal in the United States, albeit only in certain states. As of early 2024, only ⚽️ six states have legalized online poker Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan.