It looks like poker in bars and restaurants has a chance to become "above board" activity in the state of New York. State Senator John Sabini has introduced a bill that would expressly legalize poker for businesses that are licensed by the state alcohol beverage control law, provided that these businesses apply for a new "social poker" license.
The bill would allow for poker games with a buy-in of no more than $50, with prizes of value allowed to be given away to the winners (with a $100 cap on cash winnings). The bill is only in its initial stages, so any concrete results are a long way off - but at least they're talking.
1. Sounds good to me. Maybe it would make some money for a state in desperate need of revenue from some where.
Posted at 4:19PM on Jun 16th 2005 by Brant Monroe