Why is taking a rake in poker illegal?

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That is actually fine under California law, as long as the host does not charge a rake That is to say he may not take a percentage as a fee for

The house can't decide to take a rake in the middle of a poker hand The players would revolt A rake must be established with some advance A rake is a fee a club or a casino takes from each pot in a poker game This fee is typically a small percentage of the pot, usually around 5-10

楚夢舒 麻豆 1 A cardroom operator may not have any direct economic interest in a poker game played in a designated player manner, except for the rake  Illegal poker: unlawful gambling and betting · entry fees or buy-ins are permitted provided there is no gambling or betting with money or other