[Denver Poker Tour]

Recently the Colorado Department of Labor, State of Colorado, and the Internal Revenue Service stated that the dealers and management of "poker tour" companies were not contractors, but in fact full fledged employees. This meant that "poker tour" companies had to offer like any other LEGAL business:

General Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Benefits, State Withholding Taxes, Federal Withholding Taxes, Social Security Matching Contribution, Colorado Employee Head Tax, and many more. We also had to abide by the EEOC, OSHA, FLSA, USERRA, and Fair Employment Act.
Does your "poker tour" do this?

The State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Labor has informed us that other "poker tours" in the state will have to abide the guidelines set forth by State and Federal law, or they will not be allowed to operate their business.

Is this going to leave you without a "poker tour" in your bar? Does failure to comply to these new laws jeopardize your establishment or your game? Maybe you should check with your legal counsel.
Some legal questions for you to consider.

Q: Am I allowed to award more chips or preferred seating to players who purchase food or drink at my establishment?

A: No, this is construed as a buy in as is illegal.

Q: Can I charge players a minimum drink or food purchase in order for them to play?

A: No, it's illegal. It constitutes a buy-in.

Q: But my "poker tour" company said I could.

A: The Denver Poker Tour has been doing this longer than anyone. If something is legal, we would most likely be doing it. If your company is doing something that we aren't, you might want to check with your legal counsel.

Q: So if my "poker tour" is doing something illegal, am I responsible?

A: What do you think?


Denver Poker Tour, we are the best for a reason. We look out for our clients.