The Nutz Poker League, which was running a free game open to the public at Louie’s Grill and Sports Bar at the time of the crackdown, said on its Facebook page that some of the police were in “full riot gear” and had their “weapons drawn.” The tournament’s 140 players reportedly were told to stop what they were doing, and when the dust settled, six were arrested and accused of being involved with a “gambling house.” Felony charges have been filed, according to the league. Under Florida law, the felonies would be in the third degree and could carry a prison sentence of up to five years.
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SeanD 33 weeks 45 min 44 sec ago
that they were raided because one of the 3 allowed Gubmint approved gambling houses complained about the competition?
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SeanD 33 weeks 46 min 21 sec ago
that they were raided because one of the 3 allowed Gubmint approved gambling houses complained about the competition?
Another story from tampabay.com
phonon 33 weeks 9 hours 42 min 44 sec ago
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/poker-league-play-may-be-free-but-it-is-gambling-in-eyes-of-the-law/1258385
More thorough story at Reason.com
phonon 33 weeks 9 hours 48 min 2 sec ago
http://reason.com/blog/2012/10/29/cops-raid-free-poker-tournament-because