Question regarding gambling in the US

[TheBeautifulGame]

Right, I'd like something cleared up if possible. In any state in the US is having a few friends over for and say putting $50 in a pot each and play a poker game technically illegal?

I ask because someone said it at a poker game we had the other night and I've also seen it on tv, where someone walks in on a poker game in a house and states "illegal gambling, in my house"

So, is there any truth to this or what?

[kickenchicken]

from what i understand its illegal...but if someone just comes busting in my house they may get something they wont get but once

[Badgers13]

Any gambling is illegal is the us that is not in a casino

[FreeFall]

yes, but it depends how he enters your house. A cop can't kick your door down without a warrant or reasonable cause.

[jarvol]

Yes it is illegal. Religious entities in the US still have enough clout to blackmail politicians into enforcing their beliefs onto everybody in this "free" country.

[ttwarrior1]

state issue, not a national one, depends where u live , another sbr 18 year old?

[Optional]

Yes it is illegal. Religious entities in the US still have enough clout to blackmail politicians into enforcing their beliefs onto everybody in this "free" country.

It's a con just to protect land based casino interests really isn't it?

[jarvol]

It's a con just to protect land based casino interests really isn't it?

So you can you go get a business license and open up a casino where you live?