Poker Tournament Organizer Guilty
A man charged with running illegal poker games was found guilt recently when the court rejected the argument the poker isn’t gambling because of the skill factor. Derry Township’s Lawrence R. Burns, 65, was heard to say he was disappointed with the verdict and that he plans to appeal it. Defense attorney David Millstein tried to convince the court that Texas Hold ‘em is more skill than luck, and thus his client was not guilty. Judge Richard McCormick wasn’t buying the argument. Sentencing has yet to commence, but it is unlikely that Burns will have to serve any jail time.


