Just recently, 888 Poker New Jerseyand 888 Casino New Jersey both began accepting PayPal as a deposit and withdrawal option. This news is very welcome to online poker players and casino aficionados playing in Garden State who have had difficulties banking via Visa and Mastercard.

This announcement comes the heels of news that for the first time, PayPal is allowing transactions with regulated US online poker rooms. Earlier this month, WSOP Nevada and New Jersey accepting PayPal as a deposit option. PayPal is accepted for deposits and withdrawals at 888 Poker.

The minimum deposit via PayPal to either the online poker room or casino is $10, while the minimum withdrawal amount is $20. Transacting using a PayPal e-wallet to and from 888 Poker or 888 Casino is quite straightforward, but here’s a quick guide to help you along.

In order to make a deposit onto 888 Poker or 888 Casino via PayPal, simply click the “Cashier” button, select “PayPal” as a deposit option, enter the amount you wish to deposit, and click “Submit.” From there, you will be taken to PayPal’s website, where you will need to log into your e-wallet and click “Pay Now.” Once these steps are completed, you should have your money waiting for you at the online poker room or online casino, depending on where you initiated the transaction.

According to 888 Poker, you will only be able to deposit amounts that are already present in your e-wallet.

Withdrawing via PayPal is just as easy. Once again, click on the “Cashier” button to start. Then, click on the “Withdrawal” tab and select “PayPal” as a withdrawal option. From there, you will need to enter the amount you wish to remove and click “Withdraw.” 888 Poker will then email you a token number for protection purposes, which you will need to enter along with your login information to finish the transaction.

Many believe that the reversal of policy by PayPal is long overdue considering that its members are already allowed to transact via its e-wallet to and from daily fantasy sports sites.

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