To many poker players and fans of the sport, the term "pro" simply means top player in the field. Depending on the level of competition in any event I am playing at, I have experienced both sides of this example of the definition: where I am looked upon as the pro at the table and where I am sitting amongst pros.

As you can tell from the table above, only seven states in the U.S. currently have access to legalized online casinos, with those being Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Machine-based gaming is only permitted in land-based casinos, restaurants, bars and gaming halls and requires a licence. Slot machines in gaming halls and restaurants are regulated under federal law  the Trade Regulation Act and the Gaming Ordinance.