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Originally Posted by HTwnPokerGuy
Reading through this, the city attorney seems to be mirroring a lot of what the SIGH guys say about the paid membership/time rake model:
1. The time rake required for access to the poker/club is an economic benefit, negating the affirmative defenses in 47.02 and 47.04
2. These clubs are "gambling places", setting them up for 47.03 violations
Separately, the false advertising stuff about being city approved is pretty funny.
This clause in the cease and desist order:
" and also provides for the sale of food and other refreshments and the
tipping of club personnel. "
seems like a massive overreach. This would also make games in private clubs that are not specifically created for poker illegal.