Question:
Can an HOA allow a poker game to be played in it’s clubhouse. It’s a nominal buy-in of $ 20, weekly for a group of 5-6 residents.,
No proceeds come to the association?
– Dan
Answer:
(1) Use or occupy such premises for gambling in violation of section 2915.02 of the Revised Code;
(2) Recklessly permit such premises to be used or occupied for gambling in violation of section 2915.02 of the Revised Code.
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of operating a gambling house, a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of a gambling offense, operating a gambling house is a felony of the fifth degree.
(C) Premises used or occupied in violation of this section constitute a nuisance subject to abatement pursuant to sections 3767.01 to 3767.99 of the Revised Code.”
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