New Florida Poker Rules Expected to Attract Pros
Written by Roger S | Monday, June 28th, 2010
On Wednesday July 1st, new gambling rules are set to be introduced to the State of Florida, and many are predicting the changes that we are about to experience.
SB622, which was included in a gambling deal with the Seminole Indian tribe, will essentially change the amount of money allowed to be staked at poker rooms around the state. At present there are 23 of these state sanctioned rooms in Florida.
While previous betting limits were $5 with a mere $100 maximum buy in for cash games, the most immediate changes will see no limit poker legal in all 23 poker rooms.
The changes in the poker laws are expected to attract professional players seeking high stake poker games at excellent locations. In addition, it is expected that TV tournaments will also relocate to Florida, thanks to the new rules.
In the meantime, Seminole Casinos are upping their marketing hype in the hope of attracting poker fans to their establishments when the new legislation kicks in.
Thanks to the Florida Legislature and Seminole Tribal Council, the changes will mean that the casinos will be able to offer “all in, all the time” action at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa. Also included are the Seminole Casinos in Coconut Creek, Hollywood, Brighton and Immokalee.
These casinos will be allowed, under the new laws, to offer no limit, high stakes poker 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There are currently 1,360 poker seats offered at these six casinos.
All the other poker rooms that are found at horse tracks, dog tracks and jai alai frontons, will be allowed to be open for 18 hours a day (maximum) on weekdays.
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