Why is Online Sports Betting Legal and Poker Isn’t?

Sports betting and online poker are both games of skill, but they aren’t always treated the same way by the authorities. Phil Galfond has thoughts on why!

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Why does online poker not receive the same treatment or attention as sports betting? Why do you see more advertising for sportsbooks and websites similar DraftKings or FanDuel than you do for online poker sites?

As always, it comes downwards to money. Hopefully the legalization and regulation of online poker inward the States happens sooner rather than later, as the amount of revenue that U.S. online poker players bring place is enormous! To larn more, create sure to watch the total video above.

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