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Poker for non-profit organization
Recently ive been looking into if it would be legal to have some type of poker room in new jersey if the profit would go to a non-profit organization. From my understanding and brief overview poker does not fall into one of the gambling "activities" a non profit org can host.I think it would be a great idea and could be extremly beneficial to all. NEw jersey would prob be the hardest state to do this is, but is it even possible?
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
Ask a lawyer in New Jersey, not a bunch of blowhards on the Internet (myself included.)
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
This is done in chicago. I assume it can be done in your state, but you'd better check. In chicago, they travel from location to location, instead of having a standalone poker room. I question the security of this.
chicagolivepoker.com rockfordcharitablegames.com |
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
I am sure if i decided to g ahead with this, there would be a HUDGE backlash from AC loddyists and people with financial intrests in AC. Thanx for ur help, and if there are ne people from NJ who can help, please IM me
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
Yes it's possible. Delaware changed this a year or so ago. It had to go through all of the legislative channels after the intitial games were shut down.
IMO, the games suck due to the % of $ going to the charity and the structures of the games. This place www.depokerroom.com actually holds games for the charities as well. |
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
PA has some of this going on as well. Ask a Jersey lawyer as Jersey laws will be what you have to follow.
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Re: Poker for non-profit organization
[ QUOTE ]
Recently ive been looking into if it would be legal to have some type of poker room in new jersey if the profit would go to a non-profit organization. From my understanding and brief overview poker does not fall into one of the gambling "activities" a non profit org can host.I think it would be a great idea and could be extremly beneficial to all. NEw jersey would prob be the hardest state to do this is, but is it even possible? [/ QUOTE ] I have played in two local $50 charity tournaments, licensed by the state of Michigan. Sites can also get a special one-day liquor license as well. Sites I know of that have had this kind of tournament include: Elks Club, Masonic Temple, Catholic Church, school, horse racing track. http://www.michigan.gov/cg/0,1607,7-111-35016---,00.html |
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