The arrests, unveiled Tuesday by authorities, took place March 17 at Brad's Bar in Chalmette. The five were arrested on misdemeaanor charges of conspiring to commit illegal gambling and released on bond.
Last fall, officials of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control warned establishments with liquor licenses that it would be considered illegal to have "Texas Hold 'em" tournaments because of indirect profits the bars make during the games through increased beverage sales.
Bar owners have contended the game is legal as long as bar owners or tournament organizers do not take a cut of the pots.
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