From Poker Update – This is the first in a weekly series that will recap what is happening at all of the US facing poker sites.  This first installment will only look at the major rooms with more being added each week.  I will look at withdrawal times, deposits, promotions and traffic to compare the sites, as these are the most important thing for most grinders and even recreational players.  I also added banned states at the end of each site explanation so that you can see what site will work best for your purpose and playing enjoyment.  If you…

On Friday, April 15, 2011, the American Government shut down online poker sites over the ambiguity of the legality of poker. They branded its operators criminals. But is this still the case? The answer to the above question is yes and no. One of the main problems with passing new laws is that they often have unintended consequences. The clearest example of that is the Volstead Act of 1919. The ostensible purpose of this – Prohibition – was to save Americans from the demon drink; in practice, it created an era of lawlessness. The current drug prohibition laws – worldwide…