Is online poker illegal?

[ndg]

I got an email from poker stars telling me they gave me 5 dollars in my account, so I want to play with it. Is it illgal to do so?

[Bosko]

Online Poker Legal? - Internet Gambling Law and Online Poker

[ndg]

well hmm, just went all in and doubled up. NOw I have 10. I sure hope this isnt illegal.

[sdb]

the "prize money" doesn't turn into online credits or anything, does it??

i would think it's only illegal if you're getting an actual cash prize and it isn't taxed.

[ndg]

Originally Posted by SDB212

the "prize money" doesn't turn into online credits or anything, does it??

i would think it's only illegal if you're getting an actual cash prize and it isn't taxed.

Its actual money which you can cash out and recieve.

[sdb]

probably is illegeal then since there's no way to tax it.

[ndg]

lol I went to the most expensive real money table. The average pot size was 1700 dollars. There was this kid with 20k on the table and said he deposited 1000 dollars and turned that into 100k, but is afraid to cash out and get his money.

[bc_2005]

you can still play for real money at a few sites. i think pokerstars.net and a few others.

I used to play at pacificpoker, but now you cant play there for real from the US anymore

[joshbond]

I bet on UFC fights at sportsbook.com and they have all kinds of other gambling too, like blackjack and poker and stuff.

I'v never tried to get my money back from them but it looks like it would be easy to do.

[twiztedtony]

In online poker they if they ask for a credit card number its a total scam, theres no way someones just gonna give you 5 million dollars for nothing.

theres always a catch

[ndg]

Originally Posted by twiztedtony

In online poker they if they ask for a credit card number its a total scam, theres no way someones just gonna give you 5 million dollars for nothing.

theres always a catch

uh ok. I guess you just don't understand the wonderful world of online gambling.