Some novice players from the US may not be aware of the payment issues that could arise when using an online casino. The fact is, that currently there is a degree of confusion regarding the legality of processing payments with regard to online gambling.

The reason for the confusion is the somewhat indecisive phrasing in the UIGIA (the bans payments for online gambling), which doesn't bother to specify the exact areas in which it illegal to process said payments.

The result of the confusion is that credit card companies take the safe side and refuse to process these payments.

Fortunately, there is a plethora of different methods of making payments for online gambling, all perfectly legal.

One option is using eChecks. The eChecks are the same as regular checks, but only a digital version of them for the internet. Although credit companies refuse credit card payments, individuals can still write a check and have it cashed in.

Another great way of depositing funds into your online casino account is by using a 3rd party. These are eWallet services that are very similar to the well known Paypal service. The process is slightly on the lengthy side, but once you have an account, you can always use the service for all of your online shopping as well. These services include Click2Pay, Moneybookers, Instadebit and more.

The question of legality is sure to arise in many minds when confronted with the whole issue. The bottom line is that it's legal to gamble online. The legislation only refers to the payment process, leaving the players themselves untouched.

Aside from the current state of online gambling in the US, recent development in Congress point to a somewhat more mature view on the matter. The movement towards a regulated online gambling industry seems inevitable and soon the day will come where Americans will be able to deposit funds without any hassles.