Minnesota Poker

The poker laws are more than fair here.  You can set up a poker game with friends and family in a legal matter if the overall prize money for the night is less than $200.  There is also plenty of small poker rooms that are licensed as well as some better poker rooms inside the larger casinos.  Overall, this is one of the better states to live in if you are a casual poker player.

Minnesota Poker Laws

Minnesota has some really good easy to understand poker laws.  Poker is a misdemeanor offense, unless in a licensed poker room, authorised by the state or in a social skill game.  A home poker game in Minnesota will be legal if the prize money during the day does not exceed $200 and the owner of the establishment does not take a cut of the proceeds.  For more you can check out the operations permitted for lawful gambling.

Where to play live poker in Minnesota

There are many choices for a poker player looking to play live poker in this state.  There are many small casinos with small poker rooms throughout the state.  Some of the better poker rooms are located inside the Grand Casino in Hinckley, the Shooting Star Casino and the Treasure Island Resort.  You will be able to play Omaha poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha hi/lo and 7-Card stud at a poker room in Minnesota.

Poker sites accepting players from Minnesota

Bovada Poker, Bet Online Poker and Poker Host.