Just to expand a little on the question of whether home games are legal or not, here's the law in Florida (I found it for my own peace of mind, and thought others might like to know too).
Section 849 of Florida's Criminal Law outlines the laws where they govern home gambling. Florida law makes it real simple: if you own or operate or manage a house or room used for the purpose of gaming or gambling, you are guilty of a charge in the third degree...unless you are involved in a 'penny-ante game'.
According to sub-section 085, a penny-ante game is defined as any game that:
Does not contain a pot of more than $10.
Does not charge an admission or 'rake' by the host from its players.
Is conducted in somebody's home.
Is not advertised in advance.
Does not contain any player under the age of 18.
Debts incurred in such a penny-ante game are not legally enforceable, nor can any participant or host of a penny-ante game be charged in court. |
Hope I posted in the right place.
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