Huh, haven't actually seen this happen before.
I know there was a recent thread about the legalities of poker tourneys and some discussion about charity licenses, etc.. I've never actually seen the cops shut one down. Sad.
Sunday, December 26, 2010 5:10 am
A recent OPP investigation in Perth County resulted in the cancellation of a poker tournament.
That according to Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding who says the organizers were planning to hold the event as a fundraiser.
Skelding says the OPP in cooperation with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission advised them they were in contravention of the criminal code and could be facing charges.
Skelding says it is important to remind people there are gaming and lottery licenses for some charity functions but "Texas Hold'em" does not qualify.
He adds the organizers of the poker tournament were very cooperative with the Perth County OPP and voluntarily decided not to run the event.
Sunday, December 26, 2010 5:10 am
A recent OPP investigation in Perth County resulted in the cancellation of a poker tournament.
That according to Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding who says the organizers were planning to hold the event as a fundraiser.
Skelding says the OPP in cooperation with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission advised them they were in contravention of the criminal code and could be facing charges.
Skelding says it is important to remind people there are gaming and lottery licenses for some charity functions but "Texas Hold'em" does not qualify.
He adds the organizers of the poker tournament were very cooperative with the Perth County OPP and voluntarily decided not to run the event.
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There's hundreds of "charity" poker tournaments running in Ontario every week but most of them never have an issue. Mostly it's only if someone complains that there is intervention.
It's absolutely a fact that just because the proceeds are going to charity does not make poker legal. "Someone" is still profiting and therefore illegal. As said many times before, Ontario does not grant charity licenses for poker.
Now just for record I do not agree with the above...
I think Screenman wanted to have a big tourney on the front lawn of the legislature at one point to protest these laws and even set up a meetup group about it a year ago. At the time I think a bunch of us said we'd like to participate. I'd still like to see this happen. It would be interesting if CPF would back this in some way..... Just a thought.
As for charity tournaments, they are not an issue with the OPP or the OLG unless as stated someone registers a complaint. If you run them regularly as a business you are at risk. Simply don't serve alcohol and avoid the biggest treat. It is still not legal if someone wants to stop you but you will avoid the radar.
We get to stand up and tell the government what to do every 4 years or so. DO IT
As someone above mentioned..it is typically only when there is a complaint that they act on these type things. I see a ton of pubs running their own poker tourneys for profit that never get shut down even though it is highly illegal here..
BC certainly seems like the place to be for this game..lol
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