Hartwell Lake Poker Run Hits High Note With Raffle After Poker Game Prohibited

[Speed on the Water]

Although Meals on Wheels–Anderson, the organization behind the ninth annual Hartwell Lake Poker Run in South Carolina, was notified by local authorities two weeks before the event that a poker game could not be conducted due to new state legislation, the board of directors behind the event didn’t let that impede the fun and games.

https://speedonthewater.com/in-the-news/event-coverage/5330-hartwell-lake-poker-run-hits-high-note-with-raffle-after-poker-game-prohibited

 

[fund razor]

Poker runs have been illegal in SC since 2005. Raffles have been ok since 2014. That was a constitutional amendment. By special referendum.

2018 legislation increased the allowable value of noncash prizes. It passed May 15. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/812.htm

 

[Ratickle]

So the local authorities didn't understand the law?