Hello. Im new to this forum and figured my first post would be based on a question in regards to how to start roulette gambling. I have been reading all the strategies on the site, and I am so amazed on what people have come up with and the dedication to testing. I have some questions on the very basics of the CODE4 and the Reverse Slide in regards to the terminology and basic knowledge, but thats for another post. Feel free to message me on this subject matter as well :)
For this post. I am living in the states, and the only online gambling I have done is through Bodog, which is soon going away for me. I mainly sports bet and played poker, but am now looking to play some roulette with real money and a live wheel.
First off, is there even a site that has Live Roulette that currently allows american players. And if that is so, how difficult is it for americans to withdraw and deposit funds? With Bodog, I had to use a third party to deposit the funds into the casino, and the casino fed-ex me the withdrawal check after a few weeks, is it the same method?
Any information will be helpful :)
Welcome to the Forum Science Is Roulette :)
There are two choices for Live Roulette for American residents.
1) Sportsbook (European Wheel)--a credit card or a debit card can be used for deposits. Withdrawal takes six weeks to a bank account.
2) BetPhoenix (American Wheel)--credit card or debit for deposits. Withdrawal takes four weeks.
Both have fun chips for free trials at their games.
Personally, I wouldn't deposit at either unless you are absolutely comfortable with the terms.
Thank you kindly :)
Anyone on the forum use Sportsbet? Im looking at their site now and their terms. Thanks to the forum post on bonuses, I pretty much know not to accept any bonuses from casino sites. Is there anything in particular I should make note of in the terms with Sportsbet?
Also im not entirely sure, but is it legal to online gamble in the United States, mainly in Florida. I have done casino cruises and enjoy that greatly, but was not fully sure on the state law concerning online gambling.
Florida allows internet gambling, however
2006 Internet Gambling Act prohibits it (U.S. Congress--That's why most online gambling sites don't allow American residents). There have also been seizures of funds at some casinos and middlemen sites (QuickTender has a bust 11 months ago.)--*Be careful*
Also banks can seize funds if they find you engaged in internet gambling.
Quote from: Proofreaders2000 on Oct 03, 01:24 AM 2011
2) BetPhoenix (American Wheel)--credit card or debit for deposits. Withdrawal takes four weeks.
Not true. Bet Phoenix delivers requested payouts in 5 business days by check using FedEx.
The reason I use the FREE check is because, well, it's FREE and you're allowed one a month.
AD
With the checks the casinos send, are they usually noticeable to see if its from an online gambling site? So im assuming that I can still get in trouble for internet gambling then?
By the sounds of it, ill just use the live roulette play money to try out strategies and go on casino cruises when I want to money play.
Quote from: Science Is Roulette on Oct 03, 11:37 PM 2011
With the checks the casinos send, are they usually noticeable to see if its from an online gambling site?
The checks I get from BPH are about as neutral and common as a check can be.
The very first time I requested a payout by check, they told me it would take "5 to 10 WEEKS" to arrive. I questioned them on this and they said it was because of all the required paperwork that was needed. I casually mentioned to the operator that she already had all my data as I had sent it in when I made my deposit (my ONLY deposit by the way) and once she saw that, she did agree that it would show up in 5 business days.
Fast forward three days later and a FedEx next day letter shows up with a check in it and I cannot figure out who's sending me a check. Yep, it never dawned on me that this was the check from BPH. Then I noticed a Canadian bank on it and it all fell into place.
All checks have cashed at my local bank when I deposit them with zero problems. The checks have nothing on them even remotely suggesting it's from a casino.
I think for most people here, the hard part will getting to the point where they can actually MAKE a withdrawl instead of making more deposits!
Good luck with your roulette play both online and B&M.
AD
Sporksbook is no longer accepting american players they said. Is there any that possibly have a Single Zero wheel that American residents can play on? I would play at BPH, but I don't feel convident to bet money on a wheel i have never played or used systems on.
I saw that OddsMaker is one casino that has Live Roulette as well. Anyone hear about their service on withdrawing $$ from them?
One more thing to be wary of (if you an American resident gambling online).
The USA Patriot Act---Any US citizen can call the FBI and tell them if they suspect you are involved in criminal activities. The government can also check your phone, emails, internet usage, library books or videotapes/media you've rented or bought--even search your residence without a warrant, all at will--(even if you haven't committed a crime).
Quote from: Proofreaders2000 on Oct 05, 11:50 PM 2011
One more thing to be wary of (if you an American resident gambling online).
The USA Patriot Act---Any US citizen can call the FBI and tell them if they suspect you are involved in criminal activities. The government can also check your phone, emails, internet usage, library books or videotapes/media you've rented or bought--even search your residence without a warrant, all at will--(even if you haven't committed a crime).
Ohh my gosh...
Is it Nazi Germany or what?
Almost as bad, it seems.
I say almost.
Because they ain't rounding up different groups and putting them into concentration camps.
But then again...
What about
Guantanamo?
Or those other secret sites in Poland, Romania and some of those Arab countries.
Well... they ain't killing em...
Not yet at least.
There use to be a time when being a patriot meant you could burn the American Flag.
And not get killed for it.
Hmmm....
There is my rant for the day.
If you find that the opinions expressed above are contrary to your own.
Then please report the post.
And have the post removed.
Ahh but there goes the 4th amendment rights if that happens.
I could say something about what is happing in Australia.
But since this is a Roulette forum.
I try to keep my opinions to the topic of Roulette.
Sometimes... LoL...
Those that know me.
Know that I ain't shy about expressing my thoughts.
Or sharing my ideas.
PS: If you really want to find out what is going on in the Good old USA.
Go here. link:://:.democracynow.org/ (link:://:.democracynow.org/)
Quote from: Science Is Roulette on Oct 05, 11:10 PM 2011
...I saw that OddsMaker is one casino that has Live Roulette as well. Anyone hear about their service on withdrawing $$ from them?
Oddsmaker only has Live Blackjack, no Live Roulette.
Quote from: Proofreaders2000 on Oct 05, 11:50 PM 2011
One more thing to be wary of (if you an American resident gambling online).
The USA Patriot Act---Any US citizen can call the FBI and tell them if they suspect you are involved in criminal activities.
If you robbed a bank, yes. If you're playing roulette online, no.
Quote from: Proofreaders2000 on Oct 05, 11:50 PM 2011
The government can also check your phone, emails, internet usage, library books or videotapes/media you've rented or bought--even search your residence without a warrant, all at will--(even if you haven't committed a crime).
Well, they must have tons of data on me. What with buying thousands of dollars of ammunition ONLINE and actually wearing a gun in public, (photos available on request) I'm sure the next thing will be some guy busting down my door while wearing his secret Ninja paramilitary outfit and proclaiming himself to be "The Police" which will probably be the last thing he utters as several magazines of .45ACP plow through his face shield.
Please let me know how many of your neighbors have had their homes searched "without a warrant"?
The theatrics of your message are simply not warranted.
Go play online, it's not that difficult if it's the only casino you've got.
Proofreader, do you actually live with that kind of fear? If so, are you doing anything about it to change the way it works??
AD
Two months ago I received a call about "suspicious activity" on my account regarding casino payouts (she didn't know they were online casino related)--they were internet payments she said of some kind. A friend explained it in such a way so the bank rep wouldn't be curious anymore, yet conceal the casino secret.
I want newcomers to know the burden that comes with online gambling for American residents.
Quote from: Proofreaders2000 on Oct 06, 10:10 PM 2011
Two months ago I received a call about "suspicious activity" on my account regarding casino payouts (she didn't know they were online casino related)--they were internet payments she said of some kind. A friend explained it in such a way so the bank rep wouldn't be curious anymore, yet conceal the casino secret.
I want newcomers to know the burden that comes with online gambling for American residents.
Fair enough. Good answer.
Thanks.
AD
PS Would the "suspicious" activity possibly be triggered by multiple deposits/withdrawls in a short span of time?
"Would the "suspicious" activity possibly be triggered by multiple deposits/withdrawls in a short span of time?"-ADulay
The red flags went up after I received winnings of $1025 ($800 and $225) from slots contests back in July. Usually I make one to two small ($100) transactions per month.