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1. DWAYNE MANN
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   Hi my names is Dwyne Mann. I am from Clarksville, Tn. I am your Tennessee State Director. I would love to hear from everyone!

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. gullette
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   gullette here in Knoxville, TN. Joined PPA back in Sept, but just updated to the online version today. Just responding to your request to hear from everyone. Hi.

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. LAZRUS
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   howdy to the two 'villes
   from down heah in the 'boro
   Murfreesboro...

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. Steven Freeman
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   Hi Lazrus,

   You're not far away from me. - Christiana = 5 mins south of the 'Boro. :)

   You a student at MTSU? I graduated there in 2003.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. Mark Landis
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   Hellow from Copperhill TN, Mcaysville, GA. We are a town(s) that adjoin one another via the Ocoee River. I'd love some info on setting up a game for "prizes" (non-cash) here in the town of Copperhill. The local Georgia authorities are fine with the idea, but cannot get any info on how or if the Tennessee laws read in this regard. Any and all info would be appreciated.

   Thanks!

   Posted 10 months ago #

6. Brownsfan53
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   HI,Dywane
   I was wandering if vouchers for food and drink in a bar that we play Texas Holdem at is legal in the State of Tennessee? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

   Posted 2 months ago #

7. MisterGrizz
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   Hey everyone, I am an active member in North Carolina. I am a member of a bar league, and the league gives out gift certificates to the place periodically, as well as Visa gift cards, both as tournament prizes, and it's legal in NC. I found this concerning Tennessee's laws:

   http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Tennessee/

   (1) Gambling is contrary to the public policy of this state and means risking anything of value for a profit whose return is to any degree contingent on chance, or any games of chance associated with casinos, including, but not limited to, slot machines, roulette wheels and the like.

   I interpret this to mean that as long as the bar/restaurant does not charge a buy-in or other fee, nobody is risking anything when they play, therefore the vouchers are legal prizes.

   Also, as far as poker for money goes, I would have to interpret that as illegal, since the above states specifically "to any degree contingent on chance." Even though poker is predominantly a skill game, there is a little chance involved, which I guess means there is "to any degree" chance involved.

   That's just my interpretation; I'm by no means declaring it legal or guaranteeing the accuracy of the information on the above referenced site! Please see local law officials for further clarification.

   Posted 2 months ago #

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