The legality of home games in the United States is determined by each State, but the supreme court could soon look at the legality of this issue. She wants to determine if or not to organize home game violates U.S. law.
In 2011, remember that Lawrence DiCristina was arrested and accused of having organized homes games in a warehouse. At these parties, Lawrence took a rake of 5%. She was eventually found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison after his trial.
The Justice Department argued that Lawrence violated the Illegal Gambling Business Act even if judge Jack B. Weinstein in this case acknowledged that poker is a game of skill and chance.
A year later, a federal appeals court reversed judge Weinstein's decision and quashed the conviction.
Now, with the help of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and a few poker pros like Mike Sexton and Greg Raymer, the case of DiCristina will be maybe heard by the Supreme Court of the United States.
It is next Friday that it will be if the case will be heard by the highest legal body in the United States. If this is the case, I bet "Poker, game of chance or skill?" debate will make a lot of noise.
You can find more details on this case here: Case Lawrence DiCristina
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