The world of Texas poker clubs has been a tumultuous one. While there are some verifiable success stories, there are also those that haven’t done so well. In that latter category, it seems we can now add in the San Antonio Poker Palace, which shut down last week after allegedly reneging on a promotion that… Read more »
Texas Legislature
Texas Bill Presented to Shut Down Membership Poker Clubs
Previously we have reported on moves in the Texas Legislature to create the Texas Gaming Commission, which would have the regulatory authority over the creation of casino gaming and sports betting in the Lone Star State. Now, the other side of the equation is sounding its opinion. In a House bill introduced last week, the… Read more »
Does A Houston Poker Club Have a Security Issue?
Texas is one of the states that has very explicit bans regarding gambling in the state. There have been entrepreneurs that has been able to circumvent the laws in the Lone Star State. Several cities offer poker “clubs,” with many springing up around the state. Along with these clubs have come incidents that lead to… Read more »
Several Houston Card Clubs Raided, Shut Down
In what was a stunning afternoon of activity in and around the city of Houston, several top “card clubs” – basically poker rooms that were skirting the laws of the state – were raided by local law enforcement. As a result of the raids, other card clubs in the area shut down out of an… Read more »