Legality of Poker games in resteraunt

Hi,

I'm about to open up a resteraunt, and I was wondering if it was legal for me to host a poker game there. I'm thinking of hosting a poker tournament where the buy in is $20 and then a $2 entry fee that'll cover unlimited drinks. Is this legal?

[kenberman]

sure, why not.

you should get strippers too.

[Kevmath]

Where's the restaurant going to be?

[MelchyBeau]

Call the DA in your area and ask this question. Don't go blindly into this with just the advice of people on the net.

Melch

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Hi,

I'm about to open up a resteraunt, and I was wondering if it was legal for me to host a poker game there. I'm thinking of hosting a poker tournament where the buy in is $20 and then a $2 entry fee that'll cover unlimited drinks. Is this legal?

[/ QUOTE ]In Maine it is not legal. I'm sure there are states where it would be legal. Check your local laws.

[beset7]

Depends on the state. Probably illegal. You can throw a "free" poker tournament w/ cheesy prizes to get people to the bar in many states however.

[betgo]

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Hi,

I'm about to open up a resteraunt, and I was wondering if it was legal for me to host a poker game there. I'm thinking of hosting a poker tournament where the buy in is $20 and then a $2 entry fee that'll cover unlimited drinks. Is this legal?

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So the $2 entry fee is going to cover unlimited drinks, plus payoffs so you don't get raided.

My guess is that you probably will not be able to do this legally, but it varies from state to state. Your best bet is to consult with an attorney.

[Dbldaggers]

Most likely illegal as all hell.


Nice idea though.

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DD

[send_the_msg]

this would be perfectly legal with a game such as chess, but games of "chance" make it illegal i believe.