The zeal from local law enforcement agencies also varies by location. In such cases, only the organizers of such games are civilly and/or criminally responsible.
Even if the game itself is illegal, in some jurisdictions it is not illegal to just play such a game. In many jurisdictions, an unlicensed poker game may still be legal if the game is played in a residence, the host does not profit, and/or the buy-in fees do not exceed a certain threshold. Underground poker is poker played in a venue not operating in accordance with local gaming laws. ( April 2015) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the English-speaking world and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
