Is a Poker Game With Friends Illegal Gambling?

There are ways to avoid gambling-related arrests, including playing in-person poker games at home or participating in legitimate online poker sites. As long as participants are over 18 and adhere to local regulations, gambling-related arrests should not occur. Poker can often be considered gambling; the winner of each game being determined by chance. But skill […]

Are Professional Poker Players Gambling Addicts?

According to a study published in Journal of Behavioural Addictions, professional poker players are not compulsive gamblers. Researchers examined records of online poker players and discovered that only 1 out of every 5 were considered compulsive gamblers; only 1/3 reported any detrimental impact from gambling behavior on daily life; thus suggesting most do not suffer […]

Where Is Online Gambling Legal?

The State of Maryland has an arduous legal history when it comes to gambling. Although the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act prohibited sports betting, in 2018 the Supreme Court overturned this enabling states to regulate their markets independently. Unfortunately, however, Maryland has struggled to get an online gambling infrastructure up and running; their iGaming […]

Why Casinos Are Tightening Video Poker Machines

Typically, casinos that tighten up on video poker machines do so due to increasing complaints or as a response to pressure from regulators who want to ensure players do not receive preferential odds on specific machines, according to one gaming company spokesman. Casinos previously could only make changes to their slots‘ pay tables by reprogramming […]