Skill & Chance

All In: Legal status of Poker as a Game of Skill in light of DiCristina

By Seshank Shekar Introduction In June 2012, the New York Federal District Court convicted poker club owner Lawrence DiCristina on charges of operating and conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business in violation of the U.S. Federal legislation The Illegal Gambling Business Act, 1970 (“IGBA”). DiCristina (The “Defendant”) brought a motion for acquittal, arguing that … Continue reading →