Merge Poker, which runs the popular carbon, lock poker, felt stars has stopped accepting new cash customers from the following US states effective immediately:
New York
Maryland
New Orleans
District of Columbia
Missouri
In recent years, these states have aggressively launched attacks against the online gambling sector.
There are conflicting reports that Washington State may also be included on the list. It is the only state that makes it a Class C felony for individuals to gamble online. Whenever possible, Gambling911.com discourages its Washington State readers from accessing such websites.
Merge also announced that its BlackChip Poker brand will not longer allow cash players from France.