Hi All,
I have read with interest the discussion on the opening of a poker club,and some sound comments have been made.
However can I put matters in perspective.The Loose Cannon Sports Bar and VC PLayers Lounge is totally legal.
A very considerable amount of money has been spent on top lawyers( experts on the Gaming Act) and as I have stated all relevant authorities have been approached for approval.
Our club is NOT A POKER CLUB, BUT A GAMES ROOM. We will be hosting backgammon tourneys, kalooki tourneys,rummy tourneys, poker tourneys and other card events.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR TOURNAMENTS, NO REG FEE, 100% PAID BACK TO PLAYERS.FOR CASH GAMES NO CHARGE OR RAKE AT ALL.
I KNOW I MUST BE MAD BUT THIS IS BEING DONE FOR THE LOVE OF GAMES OF SKILL,WHICH POKER IS,AS ARE ALL OTHER GAMES WE HAVE THERE.
WE do not come under the auspices of the Gaming Commission, they themselves have written to us,and informed us of this.It is the City of London Licencing office to whom we are responsible,and they are quite happy to accept the fact it will be a private members club.
We open now on the 23rd October, and very much hope that what we are hosting will be to the benefit of all players who enjoy a GAME OF SKILL.
a LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY HAS BEEN SPENT BY THE INVESTORS, SO THE LEGAL ADVICE ETC. HAD BETTER BE RIGHT.
These clubs have to be properley controlled,and we very much hope that legislation and the authorities will continue to have certain rules in place as to the opening of these clubs.
I am now going to bed, goodnight all.
Roy Houghton

 
I was told many years ago, the spoken word means naff all, the written word is everything.In future get thinngs down in writing, you will then know exactly where you stand ref furniture, rent,deposits etc.

Hi Tikay,
It costs nothing to give a smile, and yes ref the Vic smilimg has always been a problem for the staff there.
Good to meet you yesterday at Studentsv Pros, wont put the result up; leave that to you, if you dare.
Hope to meet you again soon at some poker venue.
Regards
Roy Houghton

Hi Danny,
I can get Euros at spot for you, all depends on how many you want and where you live.e-mail me at hpokerroy@ntlworld.com and we'll take it from there.
Roy Houghton