There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the specific jurisdiction in which you are playing poker. In most places, friendly poker games between two or more friends are considered legal.
However, there are a few jurisdictions where such games could be considered illegal gambling activities.
In the United States, friendly poker games between two or more friends are generally not considered gambling activities. However, if the stakes in a game exceed $5,000, then it may be considered an illegal gambling activity.
In California, friendly poker games between two or more friends that involve any amount of money are considered gambling activities and may result in criminal penalties.
In Canada, friendly poker games between two or more friends that involve money are considered gambling activities and may result in criminal penalties. In some provinces, such as Quebec, even social games that do not involve any money may be illegal if they are played for greater than an hour and/or the total value of all bet by all players in the game exceeds $5.
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In many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Sweden, friendly poker games between two or more friends that involve money are considered illegal gambling activities.
