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 remark involves tipping. VDACS’ prohibition damages dealers, players, and charities because it prevents standard poker room compensation, impacting charity poker operations and possibly preventing play. Tipping is crucial for dealers’ earnings in the poker sphere. Why do the regulations disallow tipping when the Code approves it? This arbitrary constraint indicates VDACS is unfamiliar with the poker sector. One reasonable adjustment is to eliminate this tipping restriction.
In relation to badges, VDACS' rule to print dealers' complete names, comprising first and last names, puts dealers at risk for unwarranted harassment or graver outcomes. This conflicts with the industry standard, and dealers seek alignment with other gaming contexts. An appropriate adjustment is to require the badge to display only the first name.