I know this is old, but this just isnt true. The betting itself for poker is not illegal, but the processing of payments is likely to be [there are arguments a

I know this is old, but this just isnt true. The betting itself for poker is not illegal, but the processing of payments is likely to be [there are arguments against this that havent been tested in court]. The wire act explicitly bans wagering on sporting events, regardless of any processing of payments.