where did op say he made 10 - 12 transactions in a month? if so, he definitely raised a red flag.

I agree that poker is a game of skill. That is irrelevant. If we go to the basketball court and shoot foul shots for $100 a shot thats not gambling because there is skill involved? When you make a wager on an unknown outcome that is called gambling.

If you like your current bank, open up an account at another bank and use that. NEVER use your main account for this.

this basically

It is absolutely helarious that a bank would make this kind of call based on any type of ethical situation at this point in time. They litterally bent over US citizens over the last number of years. They should be doing everything they can to keep customers not harrassing them. As a Canadian citizen I'm not well versed in poker legislation in the US - but still, something seems off.

Post #18. He said that this was normal to make 10-12 transactions, both deposits and withdrawals, per month.

This is probably the reason why he got the call.

this is the stupidest effing thing I have ever heard; I know visa doesn't like this thing but it is bs

banks are ok with it when you go to the casino and withdraw using casino atms paying all kinds of friggin fees; that is ok I guess

I was speaking to my cable company once as my internet service went down while I was playing a tourney; the guy at the other end told me that online poker is actually against their policy?

as well, the internet companies don't really guarantee you a 100% connectivity service so if you lose a huge pot because the connection goes down, they can't be blamed LOL

find a new bank and limit the amount of transactions you are putting through imo

That's because it's not against the law. It's illegal for banks to send money to a gambling site on your behalf.

so the provincial government is soon getting into online gambling here; where does that leave the banks then?

Why were all these posts edited? Just curiosity... Stuck out for some reason.

They're probably edited due to the rules in the poker legislation forum sticky...

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/57...ts-faq-740589/

Wow, America is such a f'ed up Country.

Why is it the banks or anyone's business what you do with your own money.

The banks are trying to cover their asses. They feel the need to comply with the regulations that stipulate that they are not allowed to process transactions with online poker sites. When it comes down to it, its not the individual bank's fault, they're just complying with the rules.

I can't even read this thread, it should just be deleted.

OP is an idiot, can't lie to your bank..why? And why is that so "obvious".
Western Union is your only option..there's no other banks where you live?

This thread should be delted

You don't have to lie but don't be so blunt. I would just tell them I purchased something off the internet which you did, you purchased "virtual chips". Much like people who buy/sell things for online video games your merely purchasing a virtual product when you deposit weather it be virtual poker chips, virtual video game currency, a virtual level 1000 dwarf, a virtual blowjob or virtual bidding credits etc. When you withdraw, your selling your virtual chips, virtual currency, virtual bidding credits or video game character etc.

Whats the difference if your paying $100 for 1,000,000,000 virtual poker chips on Zynga facebook poker or paying $100 for 100 virtual poker stars chips, please someone tell me? It certainly isn't US currency on your Poker Stars account as much as your Zynga chips are not US currency. It becomes currency when you sell it back.... just like purchasing and cashing in / selling back physical casino cheques. They are not US currency you bought a product and if you choose you can sell them back. Has this argument been made?

Find a new bank.... easy game

Maybe FOR NOW. But as more and more banks enforce UIGEA regulations, this won't be an easy thing to do.

interesting argument

Lol. Dude is talking about a ****ing bank.

+1 I'm going to be using that one for sure.

When will the stupid american goverment change this stupid law.

What is this?, a dictatorship?, stupid yanks should be out protesting.

Yes it is actually. The majority have elected representatives who have forced these laws upon us. You need to change majority opinion in order to have your perceived rights recognized.

+1. Yes just find new bank and lie to them

Who said anything about ethics?

That's apparent - so it probably makes sense not to post ITT.

Um, the same place they are now?

Whats the go with US banks being concerned where the funds are coming from. Are they all government agents or what. What happens if you bring in cash to deposit, do they ask where you obtained it. Tell them to mind there own business.