Black Hat Poker: Legal Page

First of all, we don't give legal advice.  Secondly, we do not advise anyone to participate in any type of unlawful gaming, or playing in a jurisdiction where it is deemed illegal.

Please be advised that rules and regulations pertaining to online poker and all online gaming differs from region to region, state to state, and country to country.  Black Hat Poker and affiliates do not condone illegal gambling of any type. 

You will need to check you current local laws pertaining to online poker before depositing money into any casino, poker room, sportsbook, or any type of online gambling service.  Failure to do so could result in you breaking the laws of your country/state, or area.  Currently, it's a Felony in the state of Washington to participate in online gambling. 

The beautiful thing about the United States is that if you are against a law, you can affect change by going through the proper process.  You are encouraged to contact your local congressional members and representatives to let them know you want the right to play poker.  You should make sure you are signed up at the Poker Players Alliance as well.  They have a huge voice in the industry.

Remember, we offer poker advice, not legal advice.  We don't encourage players to break the law.  Use of our materials is for educational purposes only, and is to be used in legal poker settings.

We want to make sure players can keep themselves informed as possible.  Therefore we have provided some sites who have opinions and facts about the current legalities in your area.

Black Hat Poker, nor anyone involved with Black Hat Poker is endorsing or confirming the legal representations from any of the sites linked to.  The links are provided merely as a service to help players stay up to date with current Poker Trends, and Legislation issues.

Please practice responsible gaming.

Cardplayer Legal Page

US Gambling Law

If you or any loved ones have a gambling problem and seek help, please contact Gamblers Anonymous at

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