Opinion No.

The Honorable Jeremy Hutchinson State Representative 718 Parliament Street Little Rock, AR 72211

Dear Representative Hutchinson:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on the legality of an amateur poker league. Your request sets forth the factual background of your request including a brief overview of the poker league in question. Host establishments pay a fee to the league to have the tournaments hosted at their restaurants and bars. The players in the tournaments must register with the league. Registration costs nothing. There are no annual fees. There is no door fee to…