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(KFYR) - North Dakota is one step closer to legalizing online poker. The House Judiciary Committee endorsed the path for a ballot initiative for internet poker in 2022. Roughrider Poker Tour is North Dakota and now Montana's premier poker tour! Each player will receive $10000 in chips. As the player, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have the correct amount of chips before the first hand of the tournament is dealt. Call (701) 426-7280 with inquiries.

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