The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians will open a poker room at its casino in Indiana after securing a favorable legal opinion from the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Normally, card games like poker can only be offered in conjunction with a Class III gaming compact. The tribe lacks such an agreement with the state of Indiana. But in a January 23 opinion, the NIGC's top attorney said an electronic variation of the game, known as Gamblit Poker LIVE!, falls into the Class II category. And since poker is already legal in Indiana, it can be offered at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend. “Guests have absolutely been asking for poker since we first announced our opening,” said Frank Freedman, chief operating officer of Four Winds Casinos, WNDU reported. “Now that we’re established, we are eager to begin construction on what will be a really exciting, well-rounded poker room. For fans of the game, it will offer something for everyone.” According to news reports, construction on the 10-table poker room will begin next week. It's due to open in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend.It's time to check out this hot new game! Up to six players compete to make the best three-card hand of poker, but the...
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