Poker ring busted in
TexasAugust 11
In the state of Texas (and in most other US states),
poker playing is completely legal as long as no money is
wagered.
In Brownsville, BNB Poker Supply is in hot water. It
seems that poker players at the company paid 5 bucks an
hour to play poker there. While not actually wagering
money on individual games, money was still changing
hands. Additionally, by paying the entry fee, players
were allegedly put into poker tourneys were they were
able to win money.
It is being reported that 6 people were apprehended
during the first poker raid in Brownsville's history.
Eleven more poker players were issued tickets.
The raid was held on Tuesday evening and it is said
that the poker supply company has been in business only
since July.
Apparently, it is alleged that the company was
holding illegal tourneys from the beginning of business
and has been under surveillance for a while.
It is also being alleged that the place was making
anywhere from 5 to 10 thousand dollars each night.
This is why people are lucky to live in countries
that permit online poker or US states that allow casino
gambling.
