Is poker gambling?

[ericmalone]

Greetings,
Just wondering your thoughts on this...

What is gambling?

Is poker gambling?

What makes poker a game of skill?

Does the fact that poker is a game of skill change anything?

Do tournaments have less of a "gambling factor" than cash games?

What are ways to get around poker as gambling? (to make it NOT gambling)


Thanks a lot guys, post any and all thoughts.