The latest news from Neteller relates to the services for their VIP members. The update is relevant specifically to those who exchange currency when making their transactions. What Neteller has done to make the process easier for these players is reduced the transaction fee and streamlined the process. Full Article

It’s already been a big challenge for US players to play at online casinos, but as of recently, it looks like there will be even more challenges that might make it impossible for US players to gamble for real money online. While it’s still only speculation, it looks like there will be stricter controls put on electronic financial transfers. Currently, players in the US are able to get away with doing this because transfers only need to be reported if they are over $10,000 to the US Federal Government. The Obama administration recently announced that the same policy will be applied to each and every transaction made by EFT to international locations or within the States. The justification that has been provided is that it will help prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Of course, this is also one of the justifications that has been used in passing UIGEA. Full Article

PayPal is one of the world’s most popular online payment methods that’s in use today. It’s best known for its partnership with eBay and being offered as its preferred deposit method. It’s accepted by many online retailers and other online sites, allowing people to make transactions directly from their bank accounts or from a credit card. It’s been a while since PayPal has been involved with online casinos. With the changing laws in the US, and the fact that many online casinos were no longer willing to accept players in the US they withdrew from online casinos last year. The good news is that PayPal is back and they’re offering their preferred method to international online casino players. Full Article

With the UIGEA legislation set to be enforced in June 1st, 2010, the use of popular credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, American Express and others, at online casinos that continue to accept US players has a dim future. Full Article

During the month of April, Neteller introduced a promotion to give players cashback and free deposits to use when they make deposits to play their favorite casino games. It has now been extended into May. Full Article