Enjoying the irreplaceable thrills of poker on a mobile device has always been very difficult within the borders of the United States. The reason for that is a particular law that prohibited poker for being an unlawful online gambling entertainment. Its nature as a test for people's guessing skills is obviously not taken into consideration, unlike the case of sports betting, which is undeniably another form of gambling. Either way, the restrictions in the USA is the reason why poker operators don't want to accept US players and that includes major names like Full Tilt and Poker Stars. Sadly, Bovada sold their mobile poker services to Ignition in order to go further away from the dangerous world of Internet poker. However, the mobile poker service is taken care of in a very good way by people who have acquired it and they give players the opportunity to enjoy Texas Hold' em and Omaha on mobile devices, Android and iOS. That particular application unfortunately is missing some of the more comfortable features of usual online poker entertainment such as the Sit N Go and some Table Tournaments.
The Restrictions on Mobile Poker
The chapter on the poker restrictions hasn't been closed yet and won't be for quite some time since there are countless players who have become professionals by winning big at poker but have ultimately given up on it in order to submerge themselves into sports-affiliated betting. As it happens, gambling skills can help you in all the types of games if you know how to apply them correctly. Unfortunately, as of right now, no one can bring up the question why is one type of gambling banned while another is allowed in a loud enough way so that poker can be granted the same freedom in the United States. America is not alone in their suppression of mobile poker. They have been joined by Russia, Colombia and Australia, all of which are working hard to enforce restrictions on the gambling game and that has been successfully accomplished through the monitoring of specific websites and the prohibition of all of their money transaction activities, forcing players in these website to lose control over their funds.
Assistance in the Form of Bitcoin
All hope, however, is not lost, as far as the United States is concerned. It comes in the form of the rebellious and highly useful Bitcoin. It gives more and more Americans the chance to play poker on a mobile device. Bitcoin is not only growing in its value and influence but it has reached the point where governments are already enforcing laws against it. Then again, there are some other countries, which are making efforts to make it legal with the appropriate supervision. Bitcoin poker first took off with a poker room called Seals with Clubs, which was the first one of its kind. During its very early stages, it did provide gamblers with a wonderfully efficient Android client but after the owner of the website changed, the option was taken out. The room did not depend on the US banking system it proved to be extremely comfortable for players who bet real money because they could enjoy themselves without fear of legal intervention.
Online Poker Now and in the Future
Nowadays, Poker can be played for real money through Bitcoin in Nitrogen Sports. The site offers interface that fits a mobile device's screen perfectly and gives gamblers the opportunity to play at different tables at the same time, while perhaps engaging in a tournament or a sit-and-go. The website demands no withdrawal or deposit fees, which liberates to a maximum extend participants from any side worries. 2017 also promises some pleasant surprises that will work in favor of mobile poker's expansion. Cardroom and BetOnline (both American websites) will be providing a mobile poker software that will be suited to iPhone, Android and Nokia Lumia. These places urge US poker players to come and enjoy their favourite game, accepting popular and traditional banking options like credit cards, checks and bank wires. Naturally, the highly comfortable online currencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin will also be available.
