Where is it Legal to Play PokerStars in the US? PokerStars is legal in the US for online casino players aged 21 or older. However, it is only legal in 3 states in the US, these being, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
On October 13, 2006, President Bush officially signed into law the SAFE Port Act, a bill aimed at enhancing security at U.S. ports. Attached to the Safe Port Act was a provision known as the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).