[zeno]

Deposited $50 of my own money and played for about three years before the law changed. Small stakes - mostly $50 NL, always for fun. Really thought I'd lose it all but I started out ultra-tight and played smart. Cashed out $4200+ off that initial $50 deposit over 3 years. During that time I also collected many, many hundreds of $$ from affiliate bonuses. In 2005 I won a PSO freeroll for an 8-day cruise to the caribbean for me and my wife, all expenses paid.

Online poker has been very good to me, a good hobby. I stopped playing when the law changed - just didn't want to deal with the hassle. That said, I played in a PSO freeroll last week at Absolute and took 3rd for $120. First time I'd played online in months.

When the law changes I'll be back. For now, I'll play the freerolls when I have the time. Wife and kids keep me plenty busy as it is...

[Slim7]

I've done fairly well over the last 3 years. Took me about a year before I actually ever took any money out. I would always take my winnings to the bigger limits and lose it there. Since then I have consistently profited between 3 and 5 K per year just sticking to lower limits and taking withdrawls on a montly basis. Not huge amounts of money by comparison to the bigger online players, but enough to have a fun money account for vacations, poker gear etc!

[BrettButter]

I'd love to know. I stopped keeping track when I realized I lost more than I thought I did. Recently though I've been on my way back up, I just have trouble keeping money in the accounts. Something always comes up that I want to use the money for, and I always have friends tugging on my shirt wanting money. They "don't like paying an extra $3.95 for a processing fee on the Visa cards" so they want me to do it for free!

[Truejeepers]

I'm new to online poker. Never played actually. What are the old rules as compared to the new rules being spoke of.

CHris

[200 Motels]

Originally Posted by Truejeepers

I'm new to online poker. Never played actually. What are the old rules as compared to the new rules being spoke of.

CHris

I assume they're speaking of online poker being illegal in the US.

[imthatguy]

Took me about $400 at Pokerroom to win back a little over $3000. Mostly at the $20 MTT's. Used that to pay for a down payment on my current lease car. Thank you poker. I play as little online as possible lately. I'm finding it a little boring.

[Truejeepers]

I assume they're speaking of online poker being illegal in the US.

When did it become illegal? And I guess the next question would be how do these people here collect money from a poker site if it is?

Just a question, not being naive.

Chris

[zeno]

Originally Posted by Truejeepers

When did it become illegal? And I guess the next question would be how do these people here collect money from a poker site if it is?

Just a question, not being naive.

Chris

Dude, did you just wake from a 9 month slumber?

google UIGEA - Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

Many people in the US choose to ignor the law. There are methods for getting funds to/from online poker rooms which are seemingly in defiance of the law.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by zeno

Dude, did you just wake from a 9 month slumber?

google UIGEA - Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

Many people in the US choose to ignor the law. There are methods for getting funds to/from online poker rooms which are seemingly in defiance of the law.

Beyond that, AKAIK it's never been legal - ever.

[Big Mike]

Online poker isn't illegal in the US, except in WA. The UIGEA only made it illegal for banks to do business with online gambling entities.