Her dealer convinces her to begin taking a percentage of large pots, allowing her to recoup her potential losses but making her game an illegal gambling operation. One of her Los Angeles players is indicted for running a Ponzi scheme; Molly is investigated and questioned as to who attended her games.
Why is rake illegal?
In most legal jurisdictions, taking a rake from a poker table is explicitly illegal if the party taking the rake does not have the proper gaming licences and/or permits. The laws of many jurisdictions do not prohibit the playing of poker for money at a private dwelling, provided that no one takes a rake.
Why is poker in Molly's game Illegal?
As soon as a rake - taking money from each pot played - or a “time buy” for a seat - paying a set fee for holding down a seat in the game - is employed, the “home” poker game becomes gambling, which is illegal in most states in the U. S. This also applies if there is a charge for food or beverages - the “house” is
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