Massachusetts LAW concerning home games ?

tminus · #1 03-25-2005, 04:14 PM

Anyone know what the law is concerning this? I heard that in MA it's legal to host a poker game as long as you dont rake because its technically a game of skill. I found some legal documents out there but am incapable of deciphering them.

Spooky · #2 03-25-2005, 07:58 PM

This says its "unclear"
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Law-Summary/

Here's the verbiage.. good luck figuring it out.
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State...Massachusetts/

It might be best to give your local cops/DA a call about it.

Lottery Larry · #3 03-25-2005, 10:59 PM

"It might be best to give your local cops/DA a call about it. "

From a pay phone, in another county, in case you don't like their answer. :P