"Legalizing this game of skill and making the pleasures of the game easier for all to enjoy is a worthy pursuit," said Gordon, who competed in nationally rated bridge championship events before graduating from college. "Government need not protect us from social poker."
"Phil Gordon is one of the world's foremost experts on Texas Hold'em, as well as an emerging role model for how this game is played today," said Kleis. "His credibility and expertise lend a great deal to our argument for why it is important to make the legality of this game clear under Minnesota law."
Kleis' proposed legislation was prompted by an incident last summer when state law enforcement authorities raided a Texas Hold'em tournament held at a St. Cloud bowling alley, confiscating cards and chips and threatening the proprietor with criminal charges.
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