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Tournaments or Gambling...Which makes you a stronger player?
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Before writing that I made sure to do a little research cuz I wanted to be sure. Even though I was involved in the incident that I mentioned as a player I wanted to see what current laws were.I was familiar with a court case in Washington state, between 2 two man teams from Seattle/Tacoma and Portland. At the conclusion of the match they refused to pay. Claimed a gambling debt was not enforce able. Harry Platis took them to court and prevailed on......"It's Not gambling. It's a contest of skill." The judge agreed and they paid up.
Laws and the enforcement of varying wildly.
I flashback to Cole's confessed to asking, "how about I give you your money back and leave?".........."Okay how about all of my money too?"
Okay was the reply. Ya gotta know when to hold 'em. And when to walk away. Hopefully not Run!!!
Florida actually specifically mentioned even games of skill it's gambling. It's got the penny anti law where home card games can get busted if the pots exceed a certain amount.
The real offense is by the person putting on the tournament. If they advertise the tournament advertise prize funds charge admission even selling refreshments and stuff during the play. Pretty much any way shape or form that they profit by it it can be defined as operating an illegal gambling enterprise if the players entry fees make up the price fund.
In most counties you would actually have to apply for a separate license to put on an event like a pool tournament. I guess similar to when a carnival comes to town or a circus, or rodeo. Nobody ever gets charged with any of this stuff usually, but the laws are still floating around on the books when you look.
Luck as a skillset.
- By Matt_24
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I 100% believe in manifestation. I've seen it far too often in my life. Your attitude, intent, desire, and vision impacts all areas of your life to include pool. If someone saw where I came from and where I am now they would also say I'm "lucky", and I would not argue with them.Hu made an awesome comment in a thread I was attempting to derail. He talked about luck being part of a skillset developed over time playing a certain type of pool.
I've often thought about this and how to explain it. I find myself apologizing over and over for leaving someone bad. Can't count the times I've heard "you get the rolls dude."
I've come to the realization that for me, in my game, I get the rolls. It happens far too often for it to be luck.
I'm going to look into this further. There's always the chance I'm full of shit.
Anybody else see this in their game??
What kind of Ferrell is this?
- By kpfleming
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Definitely not a Will Ferrell 
