conducted by the eligible organization.
(8) The eligible organization may hold only one card
game tournament during any period of 24 consecutive hours,
starting from the time the tournament begins.
(9) At the conclusion of each tournament, the eligible
organization conducting the tournament shall announce the
name of the winning player and the amount of winnings.
(10) The eligible organization shall limit the number of
tables used in the tournament to not more than five with not
more than 10 players at each table.
(11) A card game tournament shall only be held in a room
at the licensed premises designated by the eligible
organization for the conduct of card games.
(12) Players in tournaments shall be limited to the
members of the eligible organization.
(13) Players shall be 21 years of age or older.
(14) The card game tournament shall not provide any
direct financial benefit to the eligible organization or any
other person, except winning players in the tournament.
(15) The value of all prizes awarded for each
tournament, except for a Texas Hold'em tournament, shall not
exceed $200.
(16) For a tournament involving Texas Hold'em, all of
the following shall apply:
(i) The payment of an entry fee or other
consideration for participating is prohibited.
(ii) The value of all prizes awarded to an
individual winner of a tournament or contest at a single
table shall not exceed $200 each day.
(17) The eligible organization shall ensure that
reasonable accommodations are made for players with
disabilities.
(b) Required postings.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the
eligible organization shall prominently post the tournament
rules on a sign in the tournament playing room at least 24 hours
before the tournament begins. The sign shall be at least 30
inches by 30 inches, and the rules shall be easily readable. The
sign shall include all of the following:
(1) In permanent letters three inches high, the words
"Tournament Rules."
(2) Card game or games to be played in the tournament
and the rules of each card game.
(3) The prize for each card game and tournament.
(4) How winners will be determined.
(5) Any other tournament rules.
(c) Prizes.--Cash or merchandise prizes may be awarded for
each card game tournament. All of the following shall apply:
(1) The eligible organization shall distribute the
prizes awarded on the day the prizes are won.
(2) Donated or merchandise prizes shall not be
repurchased by the eligible organization.
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