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Using PokerDIY to find or organize a game does not determine whether that game complies with local law. Check the rules for the location, stakes or prizes, fees, organizer benefit and participant ages before joining or hosting.

Using chips instead of cash does not remove the need to check the law, particularly when chips can be redeemed or players pay to compete for something of value.

A listing’s title, description, city and approximate map location are public. Saved full-address and phone fields are visible only to the listing owner on the game page. Website and social-link fields on Verified listings are visible to signed-in members. Only Verified listings can receive private messages. On standard listings, the private-contact button takes players to public comments. Keep meeting addresses and personal arrangements out of public descriptions and comments, and read the privacy policy. Use your own judgment when meeting a new host or player.

For a listing or account problem, contact PokerDIY support. For a game's legality, speak to a qualified local adviser.

Our jurisdiction links cover selected locations. If your country, state, province or territory is missing, start with its official government legislation website or gambling regulator.

Check the venue, rake or other organizer benefit, stakes and prizes, participant ages, public invitations and any license or social-game conditions. Rules for a licensed casino, charitable event or online operator may not cover a private home game.

A qualified local adviser can help apply the rules to your plans. You can suggest a missing jurisdiction to PokerDIY support and include an official government source for consideration.

General information only. Check the current law and obtain local advice about your particular arrangements.

Start with the current law for the country, state or province where the game takes place. The rules can distinguish a player from an organizer, and a private social game from a club or business.

• Venue and invitations: Is it a private residence, club, business or public event? Are public invitations or advertising allowed?
• Host benefit: Will anyone receive rake, seat fees, required purchases, donations or another benefit connected with the game?
• Stakes and rewards: What limits apply to wagers, player winnings, entry fees or prizes? Are chips redeemable?
• Participants: Are there age requirements, equal-play conditions or a requirement for an existing social relationship?
• Authorization: Does the game meet every condition of an applicable exception, defense or license?

Use this help centre's jurisdiction links and get local advice about the actual arrangements. A private venue or game without rake is only part of the assessment.

General information only. Check the current law and obtain local advice about your particular arrangements.