The $250 max winning is a state law and has not changed. If somebody goes over the max simply buy another card for $10. The Chicago area has been seeing an increase in chartable poker events. All types of poker games are offered but the popularity of no limit along with the rake structure dominate these events. Chicago Charitable Games will be running an event this Saturday 4/7 in Willowbrook. For information on all Chicago poker events go to
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