Why does 2+2 call poker gambling?

[Lottery Larry]

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as to the horses, I think they have a fancy name, para-mutual wagering.

Come to think of it, that concept would fit poker tournaments as well, players pool money and some win a portion of the pooled money, others do not.

obg

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I'm pretty sure that even the worst house rake doesn't make you want to create this comparative link between the two types of "paramutualling"