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[QUOTE="Iceman2120, post: 2002757, member: 92852"]
[b]Is poker as a profession gambling?[/b]

I guess the matter of poker as a profession is up for interpretation. I will give you a landmark case that in my opinion is proof of the point that it is not gambling, but yet a game of skill. The case i am speaking of is "Billy Baxter vs. the IRS". This decision in Reno, Nevada was that poker "IS NOT" gambling, but in fact a game of skill, insomuch as the judge stated to the prosecutor, I find the government’s argument to be ludicrous. I just wish you had some money and could sit down with Mr. Baxter and play some poker." He ruled that the government should give Baxter his money back with interest. Later the The government would go on to appeal the ruling which went to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling once more went in the favor of Billy. The government once more threatened to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court After considering it, the government decided that they were going to try and strike a deal with Billy in which he told them "ABSOLUTELY NOT". The government finally dropped the case and gave Billy back his money with interest. So if you play poker as a profession, i hope this blog has answered your question "IS POKER AS A PROFESSION GAMBLING?" Although this article was written after reading it from articles from years ago, i certify that this is written in my own words and "IN NO WAY" is stolen or plagiarized.
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