[Clint N. Suhks]

I play in Texas Holdem tournaments. You pay an entrance fee and depending how many people play the place winners divide the money in order of how they placed less administrative costs.

I don’t see it as gambling.

[gwilhelm56]

Right .. that’s not gambling, but a RETURN on your INVESTMENT!! that excuse works for me all the time.

[Sir Hailstone]

Depends on your definition, whether you consider “games of skill” gambling or not.

IF you’re pulling a lever on a slot machine that’s gambling. If you’re betting on a horse race or sporting event ... yes that’s gambling.

Poker in my opinion is skill. Like Kenny Rogers “you got to know when hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em”. I win money (usually) at the end of triennial sessions in billiards league depending on how well the team placed. Its not like we lay money on the pool table speculating on whether a shot is made or not.

[Nicole5]

My family loves that game so much we got Mr. N a pretty little silver suitcase thingie (deluxe version I guess) for Christmas. I agree with you, it’s all a matter of whether or not you can control yourself, but that’s true with anything, including food.