Indian High Court Dismisses Charges Against Poker Players, Rules Poker a Game of Skill Indian High Court Dismisses Charges Against Poker Players, Rules Poker a Game of Skill
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Key Takeaways
  • The Indian Poker Association (IPA) has complained to the High Court in Karnataka, India about police harassment of poker players.
  • The complaints followed police raids on poker clubs in and around the state capital Bangalore.
  • The High Court ruling on the charges was in favor of poker players, and confirmed that poker is a game of skill.

It is manifest that a game of skill would not be held to be gambling The Indian Poker Association (IPA) has complained to the High Court in Karnataka, India about police harassment of poker players.

The complaints followed police raids on poker clubs in and around the state capital Bangalore. On July 27, the Royal Flush Sports and Cultural Association in Chamrajpet was targeted and 30 members were charged with indulging in criminal activities under the Karnataka Police Act.