As of November 2007, it is legal to hold a Texas Hold'em poker tournament to raise funds for a charity or as a fundraising event for a group (e.g. community sports team for equipment, school for computer lab, etc...). Some Notable Limitations: Maximum 100 players & Max. $100 buy-in (NO REBUYS) Max. Total $10,000 per event (100 players @ $100 each) Max. 25% for use on expenses (venue, services, marketing, etc...) Max. prize pool of $2,000 (any prize Max. $1,000) Links: Class B Gaming License Information (Applies to Charity Poker Tournaments): http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/licences/classB.htm Rules & Regulations for Licensed Charity Poker Tournaments: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/licences/docs/procedures-licensed-poker.pdf Application Form for Charity Poker Tournament License: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/licences/docs/appl-b-licence-poker.rtf