Format you guys are playing

[Vinland]

It was fun and I made some money, but the games started late and ran overnight, and I didn't like worrying about getting robbed every time I left and a couple dozen scumbags knew I had a big chunk of cash in my pocket.

Sounds like the dream of every poker degen
what made them illegal? Was the house taking rake?

[MadMojoMonkey]

Sounds like the dream of every poker degen
what made them illegal? Was the house taking rake?

Gambling is illegal in many US states, except in specific locations, licensed by the state (casinos).

Like in Missouri, if I have a party and a bunch of friends come over and we play any games which are considered gambling games, then I have technically created an illegal, unlicensed casino for the party.

[boost]

Gambling is illegal in many US states, except in specific locations, licensed by the state (casinos).

Like in Missouri, if I have a party and a bunch of friends come over and we play any games which are considered gambling games, then I have technically created an illegal, unlicensed casino for the party.

Yeah, kinda crazy, right? But if you think about any robust legal code, it necessarily makes scofflaws of everyone in one way or another.

These games were organized-- actual illegal casinos. The guys running them were doing it to make a buck, and they were doing pretty damn good. Rake was kinda high, but the games were so much softer than the casino poker rooms and play was just as quick. Most of the dealers were moonlighting casino dealers.

They were a lot of fun, tbh, lots of colorful characters. I just couldn't justify fucking over my sleep schedule and risk getting robbed. It was good money, but a lot to invest in something with no long term outlook.