In a sign of how hard it is to convince non-poker people how different types of poker work … the Illinois liquor police are shutting down the amateur bar tournaments that so many of us (nationwide) know and love:
Rather than trying to sort out those playing poker for fun from those playing poker for money, they say it makes more sense to simply prohibit poker tournaments in liquor establishments.
\”Usually when you\’re playing poker, you\’re gambling,\” says Ted Penesis, a spokesman for the liquor commission.
Yeow, nice enforcement standards. Apparently there\’s no need to send in an undercover agent when you\’re not gonna find what you\’re looking for.
