Poker has never been more popular. Poker games are now even televised regularly, and the top players have even acquired ⚽️ a certain amount of fame. The games profile has never been higher.

Many pubs around the country advertise regular poker nights. ⚽️ In the past this was illegal but the Gambling Act 2005 has changed that. Many rules about gambling have changed ⚽️ including a relaxation in the law with regard to playing poker in licensed premises.

As mentioned above it is now legal ⚽️ for poker to be played in pubs and clubs, but there are strict restrictions on the way that the game ⚽️ can be played, and a number of duties placed upon the licensed premises' Designated Premises Supervisor.

Duties

These include ensuring: