A few players have reached this site after using search terms such as “Absolute Poker deposit problem.” I don’t know what the problem is for sure, but I’ve got a good idea. Players from the United States (and occasionally other countries) sometimes have problems depositing at AbsolutePoker.com thanks to banking regulations that sometimes block credit/debit card transactions to poker sites.
This issue never affects most players but some banks automatically block card deposits to Absolute Poker. If this happens to you, not all hope is lost. You can still get your money online via a different deposit method.
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Two Steps to Fix Your Deposit Problem
1. Try a different card
Sometimes one card will be blocked and then the next one works just fine. I have no idea why this is but it works for many players. Card companies and banks are weird like that. If your first credit or debit card doesn’t work, try a different one. As long as it has a Visa or MasterCard logo, there’s a chance it will work.
2. Choose a new deposit option
AbsolutePoker.com has a variety of deposit options for both US and non-US poker players. Take a look at this deposit options page for a full list of Absolute Poker deposit options. There are plenty to choose from and they are all safe, effective ways to get your money online.
US players are a little limited in deposit options but the options that are available should work just fine. The list of deposit options at Absolute Poker is always being updated but you can find a full list of deposit options by visiting the Absolute Poker website or downloading the software and visiting the cashier.
Why does this happen?
In 2006, the US Government passed a law that stated banks must identify and block all transactions to poker and gambling sites. The constitutionality of this law has been debated since the very first day but some banks have already started trying to implement the new regulations.
The law still hasn’t even officially taken effect and it’s beginning to look like there’s a chance the law is repealed. Banks aren’t realistically capable of scrutinizing every single transactions and trying to figure out if it falls under the legal definition of gambling. The law was poorly thought out and rammed through Congress as an attachment to a completely unrelated defense spending bill.
The good news is that this law doesn’t effect individual poker players. The law was only passed in an attempt to curb online poker and gambling. The banks have resisted, saying it’s too expensive and unrealistic to comply with the regulations. Things will get better with time.
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