Some Republicans in Minnesota are supporting a bill that would legalize a certain game of poker in bars.
The bill would only authorize Texas Hold'em, a tournament game that has grown in popularity and is often played for free. The bill would allow prizes as long they don't exceed $200.
Last year, state officials cracked down on a bar that was offering free games.
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Bars Test Laws on Gambling With Moneyless Poker Games
(The New York Times 2/22)
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Bill in Minnesota legalizes poker games at bars
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