Are home poker games legal in Virginia?

[Scott]

I've seen a few people advertise with flyers at the supermarket trying to
get new players for their home poker games. I'm thinking of doing the same,
or at least putting up my listing on http://www.homepokergames.com

I'm a little concerned about inviting people I don't know, while not being
familiar with the legalities. My questions are....

1) Is a cash poker game at home legal in Fairfax County, Virginia?

2) If not, is there a way to make it legal (i.e. donate 20% of the money to
charity, etc.)?

3) Do you have a link for the state/county documents about this on the web?


Thanks,

Scott

[ezc3m]

not sure if home games are legal but i have been playing in 2 or 3
regularly in No Va area, 3/6 and 6/12 limit HE. Lookin for a stud game in
the area primarily, maybe we can exchange info.

Post by Scott
I've seen a few people advertise with flyers at the supermarket trying to
get new players for their home poker games. I'm thinking of doing the same,
or at least putting up my listing on http://www.homepokergames.com
I'm a little concerned about inviting people I don't know, while not being
familiar with the legalities. My questions are....
1) Is a cash poker game at home legal in Fairfax County, Virginia?
2) If not, is there a way to make it legal (i.e. donate 20% of the money to
charity, etc.)?
3) Do you have a link for the state/county documents about this on the web?
Thanks,
Scott

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[M.F.]

As long as you do not "rake"the pot or charge admission,do not sell liqour
or drugs u r ok!

have fun./..

Post by Scott
I've seen a few people advertise with flyers at the supermarket trying to
get new players for their home poker games. I'm thinking of doing the same,
or at least putting up my listing on http://www.homepokergames.com
I'm a little concerned about inviting people I don't know, while not being
familiar with the legalities. My questions are....
1) Is a cash poker game at home legal in Fairfax County, Virginia?
2) If not, is there a way to make it legal (i.e. donate 20% of the money to
charity, etc.)?
3) Do you have a link for the state/county documents about this on the web?
Thanks,
Scott

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[Dave L]

I live in Fairfax. I believe farting in the wrong direction against the
wind is illegal here.

If you are setting up a home game here, I'd be careful. No idea of the
exact legality tho, but we are talking about a place regulates sales of
all hard liquor, and doesn't even consider itself a "state".

Dave L, who lives in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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[Doug Turner]

I don't live in VA... but I was traveling to Norfolk and we stopped
somwhere at a McDonalds to eat, and I asked if there was a casino anywhere
within an hour or two of Norfolk and got laughed at... lol

They were like, nope not in the Commonwealth, and being from the midwest I
thought that was a little odd, but that's the regional differences I guess
:)

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[reckdaman]

I used to live in both fairfax and norfolk and I've played in probably the
same 3/6 6/12 game as that other dude and its not legal but what are you
gonna do

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[Sean Sprague]

I am no lawyer; however, I do live in VA, and I have done a little research to
ensure the legality of poker in the home. According to the law, they are
legal as long as the game is not set up with a rake for the house, and the
game shall not be a "regular" game. I do not know what regular means.

Post by Doug Turner
I don't live in VA... but I was traveling to Norfolk and we stopped
somwhere at a McDonalds to eat, and I asked if there was a casino anywhere
within an hour or two of Norfolk and got laughed at... lol
They were like, nope not in the Commonwealth, and being from the midwest I
thought that was a little odd, but that's the regional differences I guess
:)
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[Scott]

Sean, do you have any sources (gov't website documents?) which I can
reference to?

Thanks,

Scott

Post by Sean Sprague
I am no lawyer; however, I do live in VA, and I have done a little research to
ensure the legality of poker in the home. According to the law, they are
legal as long as the game is not set up with a rake for the house, and the
game shall not be a "regular" game. I do not know what regular means.

Post by Doug Turner
I don't live in VA... but I was traveling to Norfolk and we stopped
somwhere at a McDonalds to eat, and I asked if there was a casino anywhere
within an hour or two of Norfolk and got laughed at... lol
They were like, nope not in the Commonwealth, and being from the midwest I
thought that was a little odd, but that's the regional differences I guess
:)
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[Steve F.]

A good source of info about poker laws is http://www.gambling-law-us.com/.