My religion forbids gambling or games of chance.

[mikever]

I don't know about Islam. Viewpoints within Christianity are mixed. (BTW, I have an M.Div from a Christian seminary, but i am a poker player and hold many different opinions than most Christians.) Just fyi, the Bible never forbids gambling. Basically, all it says is to be responsible with your money, and you can be a poker player and be responsible with money.