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MY VIEW ON THE BEST PROCESS TO GET AN ANSWER
While people on here are obviously intelligent people, I don't think they're the right source for parenting advice.

Chat to a non-poker playing friend (preferably who has kids) and see what they think - someone who knows you, your kid and your wife.

MY VIEW ON THE ISSUE ITSELF
While playing poker may or may not be fun for a 9 year old, there seems to be a whole lot of risk to your kid's development (social adjustment, gambling issues, criminal charges, divorced parents etc.), compared to the pay off ($1k? $2k?).

In the bigger scheme of things, I reckon your pot odds are really terrible - you're gambling the future of your kid against a few dollars. While the gamble may pay off, even if it does your kid is probably not on the path to life fulfillment.

If it works out alright, your kid has some money and something to amuse himself for a few hours a week. If it works out badly, your kid's f'cked for life.

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