Fund Your Online Gambling Account at Wal-Mart

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (screw you, Bill Frist) of 2006 has made it very difficult for American players to enjoy online gambling. More specifically, this law has made it increasingly difficult for prospective players to find a way in which to deposit money into their online accounts, especially since NETeller seems to be down for the count.

Because of this, numerous online casinos (including Paradise Poker, PartyPoker, Hollywood Poker, and Doyle's Room) have stopped accepting accounts from players in the United States. Luckily, there are still casinos which defiantly continue to accept American players. These include Bodog, PokerStars, Ultimate Bet, and Full Tilt Poker.

But how do you get money into your account (or, for that matter, receive your winnings)? Well, it looks as though a savior may have appeared in the form of a most unexpected source.

That's right. The evil corporate monstrosity known as Wal-Mart may have the answer to your gambling problems. More specifically, a service they provide known as MoneyGram.

Offered at all Wal-Mart locations, MoneyGram allows you to transfer funds all across the globe. To use the service, you'll need 2 forms of identification. You should also be prepared to pay a $9.95 per transaction fee. Still, it's well worth it if you're looking to put a few hundred bucks into the online casino of your choice.

I don't know the specifics for all the casinos, but here's how it works with PokerStars. First, you'll need to log on to the PokerStars site and request a MoneyGram deposit. Within a short time, they'll respond and provide you with all the information you'll need to complete the transaction.

After that, all you have to do is go to Wal-Mart and brave the flu-sufferers, non-English speakers, and evil corporate brainwashing tactics. It's that simple!

I'm certain that this will dry up eventually, but it's a great solution for the time being (at least until Wal-Mart gets wind of it and rains on our parade). And remember...you didn't hear about this from me.

Fund Your Online Gambling Account at Wal-Mart