Is a poker game like gambling?

Answer 1

It depends on who you ask. The country is currently divided on this issue as some will say it is a game of chance, as others will claim it is a game of skill. While in some circles it is considered a sport, many states such as NV, NJ and DE are coming around to accept regulated and legal online Poker rooms.

Answer 2

Hi,

Whether poker is legal or not depends largely on the country you are located in.

In some countries it is legal, while not in others. Some countries do not have this matter defined at all, and it is up to interpretation whether it is legal or not.

In general though, in most countries of the world, online poker is illegal. But make sure by checking on some local poker community of yours.

As for live poker, tournaments are legal, but as for cash games - it differs from country to country as well.

Answer 3

NO. keep on truckin'. man...that is until you run out of gas and have to walk home in the dark rain with no shoes because you thought your last hand was so good you bet your f@#king shoes and you lost to some stupid

2's on the river and your trophy wife leaves you and now you only have enough money to drink and you do...alot..you get so down you forget to go to work and you get fired and lose your home, car, kids, wife, dignity,etc....like I said...keep on truckin' man!

Answer 4

Yes, any time you bet on the outcome of something it is considered gambling.

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There are two main definitions of gambling.

a. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest.b. To play a game of chance for stakes.

in regards to A. poker is an uncertain outcome because you do not know what the other person has, so you do not know if you win or lose until the end. This is manipulated though because of B.

B. states poker would have to be a game of chance. Poker is definitely not a game of chance, but a game of skill. A game of chance would be for example, spin the wheel and guess a number. In poker you can win with the best or the worst hand, if your advanced enough and understand the game. The cards do not even matter if you are good enough at the game. So it violates one and agrees with one.....

Poker being gambling is one of the most debated "gambling or casino" topics.

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For most people who do not play poker seriously and take chances and do not think of equity and odds.. they are gambling.

For me, the game poker is not gambling. It a game of skills . I read an article just a few weeks ago that talks about this in acepokersolutions.com , it might help answer your question.

Answer 5

Yes of course. Of gambling, I am most fascinated by slot machines. Recently a friend suggested an interesting site. I've been playing it for a month already, during this time I managed to raise about 1500 dollars. I recommend it to the same gambling lovers like me.

Answer 6

Any time a game is played for money or for any kind of wagering it is considered gambling.

Answer 7

To a degree there is chance and luck - if you get dealt good cards- that is chance and luck. However, there is a huge amount of skill in poker.

Answer 8

Poker is a GAME of skill.

Answer 9

Yes, it is gambling.