Poker as a skilled gambling game that involves wagering skill

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However, I hold little faith that there is a chance in the world that we can ever get the general populace, or more importantly the legislative and judicial bodies in this country, to say that the presence of a significant skill factor makes a gambling game into an non-gambling game.

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Very good point.

Alas, a lot of effort is likely being wasted pushing the 'poker=skill, ergo it's legal' view.

Pick-pocketing takes a LOT of skill.
Haven't heard of too many House Bills legalizing it...

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Again, many states already allow games of skill (or, more specifically, have laws against games of chance). That's why it matters. It's not about public opinion. It's about existing law. There may not be any existing state laws permitting skillful pick pocketing, but there are plenty for games of skill.

Jon Kyl (I think he lost some of the letters in his name while gambling) even sent us a taunting letter, telling us we should get poker declared as skillful if we wish to play.