Texas Poker Room Faces Uncertain Future After Raid

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The popular poker room The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas has been closed since a March 10 raid by state authorities as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering and illegal gambling. While the state is no longer pursuing money laundering allegations, officials continue to look into the alleged illegal gambling activities and have retained possession of over $2 million of the poker room's money. The legal process is expected to drag on for several more months, leaving the future of The Lodge Card Club uncertain.

Why it matters

The closure of The Lodge Card Club, a well-known and frequented poker room in the Round Rock area, has left the local gambling community in limbo. The ongoing investigation highlights the challenges faced by cardrooms and poker rooms in navigating the complex legal landscape around gambling in Texas, where the laws remain murky and enforcement actions can have significant impacts on businesses and players.

The details

In the March 10 raid, Texas authorities seized over $2 million from The Lodge Card Club as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering and illegal gambling activities. While the state has since dropped the money laundering allegations, officials continue to look into the alleged illegal gambling at the poker room. The legal process is expected to take several more months, during which time The Lodge Card Club will remain closed, leaving its future uncertain.

• The Lodge Card Club was raided on March 10, 2026 as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering and illegal gambling.
• The state has since dropped the money laundering allegations, but continues to investigate the alleged illegal gambling activities.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide in the coming months whether The Lodge Card Club can reopen or if the investigation will lead to further legal action against the poker room.