poolfire said:some people might not keep the rule book in their pocket and just come on here to ask a question. But I guess you do, goto the first rule which is gambling :
Definition of Gambling
Gambling Any betting or wagering,
for self or others,
whether for money or not,
no matter how slight or insignificant,
where the outcome is uncertain
or depends upon chance or "skill"
constitutes gambling.
what do we do now?
Shooting a pool shot in itself is not gambling.
Basing something ELSE (a buck, a beer, a punch in the arm) on you or or opponent making/not making that same pool shot is gambling.