Austin's Underground Poker Scene -Ryan Ramos

For the safety of the staff and that of the players, pictures, name and exact location have to remain anonymous.
The setting is a huge ranch house, with about 40 cars parked on a dirt lot. The game is run by Vietnamese-American citizens, at least the main guy is. He runs the game like a serious business, employing dealers, cooks, a wait staff, and security. He is the face of the game basically running the promotional and greeting part of the game.
From talking to staff and players I found the house was in another mans name to avoid controversy. Though this game is technically illegal, it is home to doctors, lawyers, public officials, local celebrities, and your average Texan poker player.
The games stakes vary from weekly $100 tournaments, 5/5 and 5/10 NL cash games six days a week.
Security is tight with multiple men in different locations set up, multiple cameras, and a secret location. These men in control feel that local players have the right to play in a safe, fun environment, enjoying the same treatment already offered in many states through legit casinos.
Legislature is constantly being brought in front of congress to legalize casino gambling in Texas, hopefully this can become a reality in the near future.