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This case presents a question of statutory interpretation: Does the Illegal Gambling Business Act (IGBA), a criminalstatute aimed at fighting organized crime, make hosting a poker game a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison? The District Court correctly recognized that the answer is no. The IGBA criminalizes certain types of “gambling”operations. 18 U.S.C. § 1955(b). And it defines the term “gambling” to include only games of chance—a definition consistent with the common law. Poker isno game of chance. As the District Court found, and as the Government now concedes, Gov’t Br. 14, poker is predominantly controlled by skill. The District Court therefore held that the IGBA does not criminalize poker, acquitting Lawrence DiCristina.
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Brief For Appellee Lawrence Dicristina

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This case presents a question of statutory interpretation: Does the Illegal Gambling Business Act (IGBA), a criminalstatute aimed at fighting organized crime, make hosting a poker game a fed…
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