Is betting on pool legal in your state?

gregcantrall said:
Kind of surprised not to find a mention of the case that went before a judge in Washington state. With Harry Platis representing two Seattle players that had been stiffed by two Portland players. The judge decided that the two on the table we're involved in a contest of skill and that debt was to be paid. While the other two on the side we're gambling and any wagers they made were not a valid debt.
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Not to mention the California lawyer he beat for 6 figures, then had to sue him to get paid, and won!!!
 
gregcantrall said:
Kind of surprised not to find a mention of the case that went before a judge in Washington state. With Harry Platis representing two Seattle players that had been stiffed by two Portland players. The judge decided that the two on the table we're involved in a contest of skill and that debt was to be paid. While the other two on the side we're gambling and any wagers they made were not a valid debt.
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I've tried repeatedly to explain the gambling laws about pool, but seems like people would rather believe in old wifes tails!
 
Str8PoolMan said:
I ain't no legal beagle, but...

I believe in the state of Texas, it is legal to bet on a game of pool (assuming one is a participant). However, any form of gambling is illegal (that is, against the Alcoholic Beverage Commision regulations) in an establishment that serves alcohol. Gambling is also illegal if the house takes a cut of the money, regardless of whether the location is public or private.
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Yrs ago me and a buddy were gambling in titty-bar outside Ft.Wort. All the tables were 3x6 Valleys with the BIG rock. Best action in the joint was with a local sheriff's deputy. He put his gun behind the bar and got his cue. Guy could play a little too. Just not good enuff. ;)
 
Arrest and prosecution are two completely different things. Decades ago I was arrested on suspicion of DUI but the charges were dropped to drunk in public, thus no DUI.
 
Kevin3824 said:
I know it would depend on where you live. I am wondering specifically for Pennsylvania but Other states would be nice to know as well. I know betting on a game of chance is gambling but I am not sure if pool is considered a game of chance or skill? I know most pool halls I have been in have signs saying no gambling. I was under the impression if you bet your opponent and do not have anyone holding the money for you and no stakehorses are involved it was not considered gambling. However, if others bet on the outcome of your game that was gambling. Maybe I am just confused as to what gambling really is.
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In most states it's perfectly legal to bet on yourself playing pool and it's illegal to bet on others playing pool.

I know that doesn't help much specifically but there it is.

Jaden
 
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