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12-22-2010 #1River Rat
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Serious Question..looking for feedback
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12-22-2010 #2Super Moderator
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You need to pay taxes on it....
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12-22-2010 #3
It is legal to play in most states, BUT it IS illegal for US banks to process transactions meant for online gambling. Honestly, the poker world is in a bit of a grey area right now...pretty much play at your own risk.
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12-23-2010 #4PokerForums God
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The poker isn't illegal, it's the transfer of cash for gambling reasons, as per the 1968 (?) Wire Fraud Act. Poker is legal just about everywhere, transferring funds by wire is illegal federally, or making a profit by hosting a game is illegal in most states
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12-23-2010 #5
In Washington state it's illegal (-poor newfish)
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