Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Hosting a Gambling Night
I own a store and want to provide a place for people to play poker. i know of another place that does it but i dont know if its legal. Basically each person puts up $50, plus $30 for food and drinks. The Place keeps the $30 to pay for the food and drinks, and the money is split up between the 5 highest winners. the house makes nothing off of the gambling. just provides a place to do it, and make the money off of the food and drink. Is this Legal?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Hosting a Gambling Night
It is illegal and if caught you will suffer severe repercussions,perhaps even the police being able to close down your store. So please do not engage in this activity. For more info you may call my office @718-834-0087.
Re: Hosting a Gambling Night
As legal as arranging for a room in a store for patrons to come and smoke crack without the owner profiting a cent, that is except to cover the cost of food and refreshments.
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Re: Hosting a Gambling Night
Its illegal. See NY Penal Law section 225, et. seq.
Mike.
Re: Hosting a Gambling Night
Gambling in your own home OR private club is illegal.
Playing poker, black jack, dominos, and any and all such and similiar games, for money, are ALL illegal; and carry criminal penalties.
GOOD LUCK,
PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ.
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