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04-30-2003, 11:03 PM
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Legal to host a poker tournament in New York City??
Hi everyone,
I am wondering about the legal aspect of hosting a tournament in NYC. If I were to rent a commercial room of some sort and host a tournament , like a No-Limit Holdem tournament of 1000+50 or something of the like, would that be legal?? I realise that live action is definately illegal, but what about a tournament?? It seems as though it should be treated as any other competition, such as chess. Is anyone out there that has this knowledge, or knows where I can get it? Thanks in advance Leonardo 
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05-01-2003, 08:25 AM
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Re: Legal to host a poker tournament in New York City??
You will need to talk to a New York attorney who is knowledgeable in this area to have confidence in the answer.
Having said that, I'm confident enough that it is illegal that I would bet you while giving 10:1. Later, Greg Raymer (FossilMan)
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05-01-2003, 08:35 AM
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Re: Legal to host a poker tournament in New York City??
FWIW, I asked up here in Ontario and was told it might be legal without a casino license. Its kind of hazy because things like bridge, chess tournaments for money are legal, however poker might be covered under the gambling statutes.
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05-01-2003, 11:08 AM
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Re: Legal to host a poker tournament in New York City??
If you have bingo in your particular local jurisdiction then you might be able to get a church license number and hold a poker tournament.
Thas what they do around here.
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