New state law in effect Friday bans organized poker tournaments

CEDAR FALLS — Throughout the Cedar Valley, organizations are preparing for the change in state law Friday which will outlaw poker tournaments by hosting final games.At the Cedar Falls AMVETS, organi

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Thu, June 30th, 2005

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