Party Poker

[bighomage]

I'm about to turn 18 and I want to get started on Party Poker. Is it officially legal to play if I'm in the US? I know thousands of people do it, but is it technically legal?

[Losing all]

Technically? NO. But seeing that you're still 17 that first smoke or beer wasn't either. I can't promise you that the FBI wont kick down your door and haul you off for playing some .50/1.00, but I HIGHLY doubt it.

btw "thousands" is probably hundreds of thousands.

[Rudbaeck]

Isn't it technically illegal to play on PartyPoker no matter what your age is in the US? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[moondogg]

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Isn't it technically illegal to play on PartyPoker no matter what your age is in the US? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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In the US? No. There is no federal law that specifically addresses internet casino-style gambling, such as online Craps, Blackjack, and Poker. Some say the Wire Act does, but that would only applies to online sports books, if at all. Essentially, this is a subject left up to each state to decide for themselves.

In your state? Maybe. A few states have specifically outlawed its citizens from participating in any form of internet gambling, but not many. Of the states which have not passed a law about it, it's an open issue. In my opinion, however, if you can't show me why it's illegal, it's legal.

For more info, look here and here.

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Don't play on Party. The Rake is too high. ZeroRake has a much better deal, and you will save hundreds every month.

[Stew]

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Don't play on Party. The Rake is too high. ZeroRake has a much better deal, and you will save hundreds every month.

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Of course you'd be playing with yourself.

[Nixon]

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Don't play on Party. The Rake is too high. ZeroRake has a much better deal, and you will save hundreds every month.

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Of course you'd be playing with yourself.

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But playing with yourself is fun.