Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Poker
Is playing poker for money, illegal?
Asked on 7/05/07, 1:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: Poker
If the house is taking a piece of the action it is illegal unless the house is licensed casino.
Answered on 7/05/07, 3:52 pm
Musa Ghanayem
Cetero & Ghanayem
Re: Poker
Yes, unless you are in a designated area like a casino in Atlantic City, Biloxi Mississippi, or Las Vegas.
The basement poker game is technically illegal, even if it's just for nickles.
Answered on 7/05/07, 5:13 pm
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