Might be a dumb question but...

[sq764]

Why can SOME offshore books accept american players and some can't?

Or is it simply that some take the chance and some won't?

[Fishhead]

You answered your own question

[Fishhead]

You answered your own question

Also, some have owners that reside in the U.S........others do not.

[trumpdown]

Why can SOME offshore books accept american players and some can't?

Or is it simply that some take the chance and some won't?

Fear of US government wrongfully sticking their nose in their business. (see UIGEA) ban of Netteller etc. etc...

What doesn't make any sense to me, is Betfair has an open horse betting platform, but won't allow the US bettor to wager with them on sports.

[THEGREAT30]

Yes, to reinforce you answered on ?

[sq764]

trumpdown, I'm assuming maybe since horseracing is legal in the US, they are allowing US action?

[frankthetank]

vegas lobbyists will push the button to legalize gambling once the vegas sportsbooks have completely caught up to offshore sites. until then it i stechnically "illegal" to bet on line. books who take action from US are rolling the dice so to speak

[Hareeba!]

Betfair want to get licensed in the US so will respect their laws.
They did the same in Australia and it paid off.