Is online poker in New York State and Nevada legal?

[paulpop]

Hi Bryan,

Long time no chat. Hope all is well. Just wondering if you or anyone else can answer this for me. God willing I win a tournament or something.

Thanks!


Regards,
Paul

 

[The Dude]

Hi Paul,

I honestly don't know since this is a relatively new thing (online poker) and I don't live in NY or NV. There is some info here that might help:
https://www.casinomeister.com/forums/threads/new-york.7878/?t=7878

I would guess "no, it's not illegal". Online poker is advertised in some states on television, etc., so that should tell you something.

 

[paulpop]

Hey Bryan,

That is an excellent point about online poker being advertised. I would imagine it's ok being that they do advertise on tv in NY. I dont know about Nevada, however.

From what I have read, it does seem like a bit of a "gray" area as to whether it's legal in the U.S. Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Paul

 

[mary]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in Nevada, since Nevada did pass a law legalizing online gambling should it ever be made unillegal at the Federal level.

 

[winbig]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in Nevada, since Nevada did pass a law legalizing online gambling should it ever be made unillegal at the Federal level.