Pickens was one of a group of four Army veterans who met once a month to play poker. On one occasion, Pickens lost more than $5,000.00 and refused to pay, claiming that gambling debts were uncollectible. The winner claimed that because the state had legalized off-track betting and had begun a lottery, gambling debts were now legal and collectible.

a. Does the existence of state-approved gambling affect the legality of other forms of gambling?

b. Can the winner of the gambling activity legally collect his winnings?