Action | Promulgation of regulations for Texas Hold’em poker tournaments by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 5/10/2023 |
my comment concerns tipping. VDACS’ prohibition harms dealers, players, and charities because, without the ability to provide standard poker room compensation, charities cannot effectively operate poker games, possibly not playing at all. Tipping is essential for dealers’ livelihoods in the poker industry. Why do regulations prohibit tipping when the Code allows it? This arbitrary restriction suggests VDACS lacks understanding of the poker sector. A reasonable solution is to remove this tipping constraint.