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Hello guys!
I have a question that needs an answer. i have a friend, a illegal alien and loves to play poker.
but he came up to me and ask me if he can play the big tournaments and get pay if he wins. remember his illegal he just have a passport.
does anyone knows the rules & laws for a illegal gamble looking to get pay?

I am assuming that you mean your friend is in a country illegaly, but has a passport? What country is he wanting to play in?

My guess would be that it might not be such a wise idea.

Here in the states.

I would not think it to be the wisest move myself.

I don't know about poker, but I know a long time ago, when my grandma won big at Bingo (like $1,500), they took her social security number because don't you have to pay taxes on wins over a certain amount? That must just cause trouble for your friend - especially since he is here illegally.