Louisiana Legislature tries to loosen poker laws

[zuluking]

Its made it through a Senate commitee, and it looks like the House will pass it. The Governor however, may veto the bill.

The Bill (http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=431644)

[achtzhen]

I like the way they worded it here.

(2) "Promotional poker tournament" means a banking or percentage game
2 which is played with cards for money, property, or any thing of value and which is
3 commonly referred to as "Texas hold 'em poker".

The word percentage is leaning twords the skill side. No?

[AzDesertRat]

I think Louisiana has more pressing needs, but this doesn't hurt either.

[Pokerho]

I can't wait until Bobby Jindal is governor.

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[jj_frap]

Why? Is Ms. Blanco one of those old school Dixiecrats who would rather lynch African Americans than fight for civil liberties?

Jindal's a religious right-wing nutcase though, so I don't see how he'll do anything to help you play poker legally.

[kahntrutahn]

Well, this is the worst state to play poker in... I sincerely hope online poker becomes legal there. Seriously, its currently a felony!