Bill in Minnesota legalizes poker games at bars

Tuesday, February 22, 2005  

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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