CdA Tribe Loses Poker Case

The 9 ^th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals has ruled against the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s bid to offer Texas Hold ‘Em poker at its reservation casino in Worley, finding that poker is “explicitly prohibited by Idaho law.” The tribe contended that Texas Hold ‘Em is a game of skill, not just chance, so should be allowed under Idaho’s Constitution. It also argued that Texas Hold ‘Em is widely played already around Idaho, from charity events to big tournament/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

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