[arcdog]

We've had poker busts in Augusta Georgia several times - they come in, take 10-30,000 in cash from the place, charge those that are running the game with a felony, and charge the players with misdemeanor gambling. Felony charges plead to probation, and the players pay $200 or so fine without having to appear in court.

My guess is that NC has similar penalties.

I am an attorney in Augusta and was busted at one of the games. the local news was outside my office the next day, and ran a story with my office sign followed by a picture of the money on the table at the WSOP ME. Just pure comedy from the media. I lost the $1100 or so that I had bought in chips at the table, and they want folks to believe it was a much bigger deal.