Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Playing poker in n.Y.C.

Please, tell me if it is legal to play poker in a tavern? This would be a customers only game and the tavern would not cut the pot or receive any other type payment from the game itself.The stakes would be in the 1-2 range.


Asked on 12/28/04, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Playing poker in n.Y.C.

No, gambling is illegal, even in your own home.

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Answered on 12/28/04, 2:28 pm


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