Posts Tagged ‘playing’

Question by mkelly13207: If you win a large sum of money playing online poker, do you have to pay taxes on your winnings?
A friend I know plays a lot of online poker and he is afraid that if he were to win a lot of money and did not pay taxes on it that he would be subject to the american penal system.

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Answer by Rich Z
Luckily most people who win big online never get paid so he really has nothing to worry about.

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Question by Entrepreneur: Playing Online Poker For Money In The US?
Can I still play poker for real money in the US. I have heard that congress has made it illegal to credit card companies to process transactions from internet poker sites so can I still transfer via my bank account? 10pts to the person who lists the most online poker sites accepting online money players from the US.

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Answer by Nick Mac
Go to fulltiltpoker.com

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Question by I cant believe this website: When playing poker at the casino how does the house make money?
Is it like black jack were they play a hand too?

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Answer by tranboy240
Th dealer takes a percentage of each pot called a “rake”.

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Question by Nguyen4223: Tournament Poker Question? How to bar a Poker player from playing at our table/casino?
What happens to a player who always act out of turn? Does he gets a warning after 3 times I just want to know all about this problem in poker so I know what to do to protect my hand and others as well. I would like a complete answer please…. like after 3 times can the players bar him from playing at our table/casino again? And if a lot of players dont like a certain player…. can we bar him somehow?

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Answer by gibbers
nah i wont go that far – depends on the level of skill of the player as in is he doing it 2 get an advantage, or is he only a begginer

if hes doin as an advantage warn him/ say he will be fine if he does it again, if hes a begginer dont be to harsh just keep letting him know till he gets it right, anyway i wont barr the begginer (thats where the moneys at)

thats what i would do,

well no that wouldnt be a good enough reason to bar someone – just because you didnt like him, not if its apublic place

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Question by stephen: How much can you win in one tournament playing poker online?
How much would it cost to enter a tournament that would pay out like 15k or so.
How much is the most you could Win in one tournament.

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Answer by LegFuJohnson
Depends how large it is.

On Sunday’s, sites have their big tournaments… you can enter for $ 10 and win that much (if you can beat the thousands and thousands of players)

During the week it’ll be a higher stakes tournament with less people to win that much.

Totally depends, there are tournaments of all sizes and stake levels.

EDIT: Every week there are tournaments with over $ 1M in the prize pool, where the winner gets a couple hundred thousands… then a couple times a year there are even larger ones than that.
Seriously, there are tournaments of ALL SIZES and stake levels.

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Question by Steve Palumbo: I need help playing my online No Limit Texas Hold em tournaments! Are there any software programs I can use?
Ok, so I just started playing online no limit Texas Hold em poker tournaments and don’t really know the game that well. I don’t play anything else other than No Limit Texas Hold em. I stick to playing the tournaments because I feel they last longer. Online poker tournaments are way funner because there is no pressure from versus live Texas Hold em tournaments. Anyways, My question is are there any software programs out there that are good and directed towards only “online No Limit Texas Hold em tournaments”? I don’t play anything else so it has to be that. I have been searching and there are programs, but when I type in “online No Limit Texas Hold em tournaments” the software programs are hard to weave through. There are way too many poker software programs out there and I was hoping I can get some feedback here. Thanks!

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Answer by Mike
Dude, I definatly know what you mean. I am fairly new myself to online poker, but have managed to take down a few $ 1,000 no limit texas hold em tournaments myself. I know of a poker software program that a friend of mine is about to launch. I beta tested it and it is pretty sweet and is geard strictly towards online no limit texas hold em tournament play. This is a poker software so I think it would suit you well. Check out http://www.pokerbetter.com as they are the only website selling this type of poker software. I think it may not be out yet so you might just need to fill in you name and email and they will let you know when it is up for sale. Hope this helped! Good luck with your online poker tournaments!

ps – you can try to email them at admin@pokerbetter.com to see if they will give you any info about the poker software.

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Question by NaNo: Foreigner playing online poker in Washington?
I’m an exchange student in Washington for this year, and I’m used to play online poker in Spain using Paradise Poker. I already have money on my account and I paid that with my Spanish debit card. Do you know if it’s illegal for me to play online poker here? Or is it ilegal just for Washington residents? Thanks.

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Answer by Your Uncle Dodge!
Go to a casino in Washington and ask a pit person.

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Question by Derek: how can i stop playing online poker?
I want to stop playing online poker. Every year (for the last 8 years) I win more than I lose so it’s kinda hard to stop. I want to stop mostly because of the time it takes up and the inconsistencies of luck.

It’s addicting and I want to stop. So far I’m up $ 600 since ’09. So how can I not be addicted to online poker?

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Answer by LegFuJohnson
Uninstall the program. Nice that you are up. Just find something else to do with your time.

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Question by James: if im good at online poker does that mean anything in terms of playing real poker?
Are people who play online poker and are good at it typically okay at playing poker at casinos?

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Answer by mr.longshot
If you are making money playing on line. You will have a distinct advantage playing live games.. There are lots of “on line” pros at final tables on TV.. The main thing a person has to think about and work on is their “Tells” GL

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Question by Xtra goodies: is playing poker at the casino 2x a week considered a gambling problem?
boyfriend heads to the casino like once or twice a week to play poker. I have told him my concerns and he says that he isnt playing against the casino so its not considered gambling??? I dont get it.. is that not considered gambling? He claims that is how he makes his money and he has won so much in the last few years that he is just good at what he does …. PLEASE.. any advice or opinions on this?????– also should i marry a guy who goes to the casino that much???? thank you!!!!!!!

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Answer by Fred M
If he cant live with out it. Then yes. He is hooked. Love of money is a powerful thing. many people will do anything for it. When you do something on a regular basis then it is part of a routine. He should stop befor it is too late. I hear stories of some who lost everything ( family, home, etc. ) But they have a big winning streek at first then they start to loose and think
“I can get it back” but at what cost? So it is something that you need to talk about.
P.S. I found this on the net for you

Problem & Compulsive Gambling
One of the biggest problems related to gambling and other compulsive and addictive behaviors is that the person with the problem tends to be the last one to see it. You probably picked up this brochure because you wondered either about your own gambling or the gambling habits of someone you care about. We’re glad you had the courage to do so, and we hope the following information will increase your understanding of this problem area.

What is Gambling?

Risking money or valuables in hopes of winning more than you’re risking is gambling. Calling it a “friendly bet,” or a “gentleman’s bet,” or saying “We’re just making the game a little more interesting” does not alter the fact that it is still gambling.

Gambling can include buying instant lottery tickets, playing the on-line or video lottery games, playing cards, dice, or dominoes, playing in casinos, playing slot machines, betting on sporting events (with or without a bookie), betting on the horses or greyhounds, betting on games of skill (bowling, pool, golf, video or arcade games), and many other activities.

But Doesn’t Everybody Gamble?

Most all of us have sat around and fantasized about what we would do if we won the lottery or hit it big in Las Vegas. But for most of us, these fantasies remain fantasies. Perhaps we buy an occasional lottery ticket, but that’s about it. And some people can gamble occasionally without it affecting their lives seriously.

But many can’t. Time magazine estimates that there are nearly eight million compulsive gamblers in America, one million of whom are teenagers. An Illinois criminal justice professor found eight times as many gambling addicts among college students as among adults. Closer to home, a study by the Texas Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling found that teenagers and young adults are at much greater risk for developing serious gambling problems than are adults.

In the central area of Texas (including Austin), the average gambler was more likely to be a White male (although females and minorities are definitely included), younger, never married, relatively well educated, but with an income on the low side.

More so than gamblers from other regions, the gambler from Central Texas said he liked gambling on games of skill, video lotteries, sporting events, high-risk investments, and card games. He said he gambled out of curiosity or for the challenge, he was more likely to have used alcohol or drugs, and he reports a higher number of substance problems. These problem gamblers also had significantly lower academic grades, and they were more likely to skip school.

What if a Friend has a Gambling Problem?

As we said at the beginning of this brochure, one of the hardest things about helping people with gambling problems is that they are very likely to deny they have any problem even when it’s obvious to people around them. “It’s no problem for me. I can quit any time I want.” “It’s not a big deal. I can cover my debts.” “When I’m hot, I win back even more than I’ve lost.” “My friends all bet on college football-it’s just for fun.”

If you think a friend has a gambling problem, show your concern. Don’t avoid the topic. Do avoid sermons, lectures, judging and verbal attacks, however. Don’t continue the conversation if you begin to feel impatient or angry. You may encounter defensiveness and denial. Don’t take this personally, but make it clear you’re concerned and tell the person how his or her gambling behavior affects you. You may have to set limits with the person. Don’t be manipulated into excusing, justifying, overlooking, enabling or participating in the person’s self-defeating behaviors.

If the person agrees that he or she has a problem, try to:

Remain supportive and reinforce even small efforts toward change.
Be prepared for some steps backward as a normal part of the recovery process.
Help the person make contact with recovering gamblers and organizations like the Counseling & Mental Health Center and Gamblers Anonymous.
Encourage activities that are not related to gambling, and curb your own gambling behaviors.
Educate yourself about problem and compulsive gambling.

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How to tell if Gambling is a “Problem.”

Here’s a self-test. Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions:

1. Do you ever lose time at school or work due to gambling?

2. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial
difficulties?

3. After losing did you feel you must return to gambling as soon as possible to win back your losses?

4. Do you sometimes gamble until your last dollar is gone?

5. Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling?

6. Have you ever sold anything to finance your gambling?

7. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?

8. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?

9. Has gambling ever made your life unhappy?

10. Has gambling ever been a source of conflict in a relationship?

11. Has gambling ever been a source of conflict with your parents?

12. Do you keep your gambling activities secret from some people for fear that they will be critical, angry, or concerned for your welfare?

13. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?

14. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

15. Did gambling ever cause you to lose sleep?

16. Did you ever celebrate any good fortune by going gambling?

17. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?

18. Have you ever felt self-destructive as a result of gambling losses?

19. Have you ever claimed to be winning money gambling, but you weren’t really? In fact, you lost?

20. Have you ever felt like you would like to stop betting, but didn’t think you could?

“Problem” Gambling

According to the Texas Council On Problem and Compulsive Gambling, “problem gambling” is an early stage of the disease, characterized by personal and relationship problems related to gambling. “Compulsive gambling” is the advanced stage and involves behavior that is out of control.

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we would encourage you to consider your potential for “problem gambling”.
If you answered “yes” to 3 of these questions, you are involved in “problem gambling.”
And if you answered “yes” to 7 or more, you may be a compulsive gambler.

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Who Offers Help?

Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC), at The University of Texas at Austin, is one resource. Call 471-3515 for information on setting up an appointment with a counselor.

CMHC also offers a Telephone Counseling Service: dial 471-CALL for a telephone counselor.

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Gamblers Anonymous International (GA)
Consult this site for a list of meetings worldwide. Headquarters telephone 213-386-8789

The Austin Chapter of GA will be able to tell you where and when meetings are held locally: 512-860-2958

For locations in other towns or cities, go to the Gamblers Anonymous International website or look up GA in the local phone book.

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Texas Council On Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
If You or anyone you know may have a gambling problem, please call them at: 1-800-742-0443
Their Gambling Specialists are here for you 24 hours a day.

National Council on Problem Gambling:
24-hour Confidential National Helpline: 1-800-522.4700
E-mail: ncpg@ncpgambling.org

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©1999 CMHC / updated 5/13/04

This brochure was designed and produced originally in a print version for
The Counseling & Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin. It was written for CMHC by Jim Nolan, Ph.D.

1 University Station A3500 | 5th Floor, Student Services Building | 100 West Dean Keeton St. Austin, Texas 78712-5731 | 512/471-3515

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