Illinois looking to implement online lottery

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In Illinois its illegal to play any game, whether its a skill game or a chance game, for money. And yes this pretty obviously includes the internet.

They would, it seems to me, have to rewrite the law somewhat for an online lottery, but I doubt they would do it in anyway that it affected playing poker.

It is very arguable, however, that poker tournaments, if they can fit the definition of "contests" are legal under Illinois law - here skill does matter.

Skallagrim

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Could you flesh this out more. As stated it can't be true, since we have riverboat casinos, horse tracks, the lottery and charity casino nights.