|
||
|
||
|
Server Time: 12/1/2008 2:32:40 PM PACIFIC |
 Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, spaldman, 8. Oct 2003 16:28 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| I'm trying to organize a tourney in NJ - no house rake - just a bunch of people playing tournament style. We had a place set up (a bar known for throwing bachelor parties - they would have open bar/buffet for $30, but they backed out -they think it may be illegal) Can we host this at a place that serves alcohol, like a bar? WHat if it's just a room where no alcohol is sold, like a condo rec room or a firehouse? Can people bring alcohol? What are the legalities in terms of who is making a profit, etc. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, KJo, 8. Oct 2003 17:19 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| You can't legally do it anywhere, alcohol or not, but don't let that stop you. Eli on 8. Oct 2003 16:28 spaldman wrote: > I'm trying to organize a tourney in NJ - no house rake - just a bunch of people > playing tournament style. > > We had a place set up (a bar known for throwing bachelor parties - they would > have open bar/buffet for $30, but they backed out -they think it may be > illegal) > > Can we host this at a place that serves alcohol, like a bar? > > WHat if it's just a room where no alcohol is sold, like a condo rec room or a > firehouse? > > Can people bring alcohol? > > What are the legalities in terms of who is making a profit, etc. Any info would > be appreciated. Thanks. > | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, MozMan, 8. Oct 2003 22:48 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| You need to look at the penal code in NJ. I would suspect that, if there is no way for the host to make money (other than playing, like everyone else) and the game is fair, it might be ok. -Moz "The more you ignore me, the closer I get. You're wasting your time." | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, 4 POKER, 9. Oct 2003 03:14 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| Hi, Your safest bet would be to host the game in someones house, and don't take any rake at all. Make sure you don't have any cash on the table either. Be careful about supplying/allowing alcohol in your game. It can/may have negative results for the person who is hosting it. You can't hold a poker game in a bar, either. That is a big no-no.....and the owners would never allow it if they had half a brain! Every state has different rules/laws, (and of the home games that I know about) in N.J., none of them take a rake/or a cut. If you work it 'that' way, you should be okay for the most part. Think about everything that you do, before you do it. 4P- | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, Big Frank, 10. Oct 2003 12:23 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| Spaldman - If you are going to move forward with this, let me know. I live in Morris County and would be interested in playing. snfrankel@yahoo.com. And no, I am not a cop. | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, McMonkey, 13. Oct 2003 06:20 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| > And no, I am not a cop. That's exactly what a cop would say, isn't it? ;-) | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| Re: Poker Tourney -Legal in NJ?, Angel, 13. Oct 2003 06:28 | ||
| View ( Message | Thread ) | Return to Thread List | |
| Used to be you could have a game in a firehouse in NJ - that changed some years ago - they made it illegal. As far as I know - and I've a pretty certain, you're out of luck if you're intent on doing it legally. I hope you win. ;) | ||
| Return to Thread List | ||
| POKER FORUM HOME | POKER FORUM | LINK TO US | ARCHIVE | ONLINE POKER | Copyright 2002, United Poker Forum |
|
Getting Started |
UPF Tournaments |
Poker News, Views, Rules |
Poker Strategy & Psychology |
Money and Bankroll Poker Bonuses & Promotions | World Series of Poker (WSOP) | Play Online Poker | Poker Odds & Statistics | Tournament Poker | Poker Books, Videos & Learning Tools Looking for a Poker Game | Poker Bad Beats | Not Quite Poker | Quizzes and Polls | Forum Suggestions & Bugs |
|
|
|
|
Interesting Links: Online Poker | Free Poker Games | United Poker Network |
|