Every Friday night,Jack organizes a poker game in his home.Friends from the neighborhood and his work join in the game.Everybody chips in $10 for beer and snacks.At the end of a typical evening the winner may gain as much as $50.Neither Jack nor any of the other players are in violation of the Texas gambling statute because of the:

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The social gambling defense allows for gambling in a private setting among individuals who have personal relationships with each other and do not include professional gamblers or those who profit off of the game. In this case, Jack is hosting a poker game among friends and neighbors, and the prize amounts are relatively modest, so it would not be considered a violation of the Texas gambling statute.

Every Friday Night,Jack Organizes a Poker Game in His Home