Underage Gambling
 

I would like to take a trip to Atlantic City to play poker, but I am under 21 years of age. I was informed by my friends that the Taj Mahal does not card. Please advise me regarding this adventure.

Thanks,
Gambler101

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... Be sure to lose, and you won't have any trouble.

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lol, a "friend" of mine has been tearing up online poker since he was 16....a friend...

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I was informed by my friends...

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Famous last words.

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When you get to the table, make sure you order a drink if you want to pull this off. That way, they'll know you're 21.

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is the legal age for online poker 18?

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I haven't seen them card anyone at the tables or buying chips at the Taj, but I have heard of them carding people trying to cash their chips out at the end of the day...and if they card you then cause you have a babyface and you are underage, they police will comfiscate your chips and give you an expensive ticket.

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I played at the Taj when I was 19. I had no problems buying in/cashing out. Furthermore, i was under the impression that any chips you managed to win at a casino where yours, and could not be confiscated from you...

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Whether you go or not remember, don't even bring your id with you. They'll kick you out if you don't have ID and they card you. If you have an underage ID or a fake then your looking at criminal charges.

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At most sites. I think it's 21 at Paradise.

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Is the recommendation of this forum that I not risk part of my bankroll for casino play in AC?

Thanks,
-Gambler101

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Its not worth the risk. Just stick to where you can play legally and safely and save your bankroll for important things.

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is the legal age for online poker 18?

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It is "legal" if you are 18, but who the hell could see you through your computer? I've been playing for money since I was 16 and have been doing very well (online, that is). As for the Taj, don't bring an ID. Just see if you can get a seat and then see what happens from there. If you do win and they card you, pay someone else to cash your chips for you. And then collect it anywhere but the gaming floor (too many cameras). Obviuoulsy, you want someone you trust cashing in your chips.

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Wait till your a man than go to Atlantic City.

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Furthermore, i was under the impression that any chips you managed to win at a casino where yours, and could not be confiscated from you...


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Not if you bought them illegally. That's like saying any crack I bought is mine, and cannot be confiscated. OK that's a little extreme. But a closer comparison would be an underager buying beer and then claiming "the cops can't confiscate it because it's mine."

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They'll kick you out if you don't have ID and they card you.

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They can still confiscate his chips though, leaving him screwed out of whatever he buys in for.

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Where do you live? If you live in new york city then I know of some clubs you could go to where it doesn't matter because it is all illegal anyway. But you do have to be at least 18 to become a member. Send me a message if you want some ins on some places you might be able to go if you are in the new york city vicinity.

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go to the trop. the taj cards. I've been to the trop about 20 times, and only got carded the last time I was there by the escalator coming from that downstairs area by the boardwalk

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Furthermore, i was under the impression that any chips you managed to win at a casino where yours, and could not be confiscated from you...


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Not if you bought them illegally. That's like saying any crack I bought is mine, and cannot be confiscated. OK that's a little extreme. But a closer comparison would be an underager buying beer and then claiming "the cops can't confiscate it because it's mine."

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Is this true? Does the law say you cannot even POSSESS casino chips? I've also heard that they can't confiscate your chips if you simply don't have an ID.

I'm just curious if anyone KNOWS the answer.

respectfully,

matt

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As others said it's probably not worth the risk. Play online and play it safe. It's better to not risk losing your own money unless you are prepared to fork out what you lose. I'm sure you and your friends could get a home game going or find an underground club to play in. There's plenty around these days.

Not worth the trouble IMO.