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Originally Posted by THAKID
So this seems like a pretty big loophole
Why wouldn't existing illegal clubs just do it this way and make it legal
No dealer tips is a law ?
Texas is probably like most states where law says its illegal to profit from the running of any form of gambling.
The membership club concepts skirts around this as the membership fee is collected and not directly related to the running of a game. Its a fee to be a member to of this social club and so all sorts of things, including play in a rake free game.
Tipping dealers would be problematic as someone would be profiting from running gambling operation.
Not sure how this club gets around not tipping dealers as they advertise. Either players do it under the table, or club must pay the dealers something more than minimum wage.
Can anyone that plays in the Austin club explain more about dealer tips?