Posted by Dr Fro 3:53 PM

Junell, I was always under the impression that to play at a cardroom in Texas is legal, but to run one is not. This was based partly on knowledge of busts where the players were only told to go home yet the hosts were arrested. However, the recent events in Dallas have involved players getting tickets.

Notwithstanding the arguments out there that gambling actually isn't illegal (a view not held by the DPD), what is the nature of the trouble a player can get into vs the trouble the house (e.g. a felony, a misdemeanor, etc.)?

Thanks. Pls don't bill me for this.

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Posted by  Junelli, at 8:45 AM, July 10, 2006  

Without looking it up, I believe it is a Class C misdemeanor for the player. In the past, the police weren't too concerned with the players, and usually just let them leave (only arresting the hosts). However, at all times, they had the right to issue a citation to the player. It's not a serious charge though (equivalent to a traffic ticket).

If alcohol is being served the charge changes slightly as TABC can be the one issuing the tickets.

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