Share 
On Oct. 22 at about 11:30 a.m., police raided 101 Poker Club in Katy, Texas, just outside Houston. According to reports, police drew their guns, removed the players and blocked the entrance while dealers and staff were detained.
HPD confirms seizure, charges four suspects
Two days later, the Houston Police Department released an update on social media.
“HPD’s Vice Division and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office seized more than $118,000 at an illegal gambling operation in the 20900 block of Katy Fwy.
“Four suspects were arrested and charged with engaging in organized criminal activity on October 22. Charges are pending against a fifth suspect.”
The four people arrested are Stephen Hohman, Brian Keegan, Laura Respondek and Randolph Reynolds. Police also released photos showing poker games in progress, seized cash, chips, money-counting machines and more.
Reopening highlights Texas poker’s gray area
Despite the raid and arrests, 101 Poker Club reopened within 24 hours.
Texas is one of the strictest states in the country on gambling, but many poker rooms operate in a gray area. Instead of collecting rake, they charge daily, weekly, monthly and annual membership fees. They also charge “seat fees” based on how long you play in a cash game. Tournaments are generally covered by the membership fee.
Texas also does not allow real-money online casinos or online poker, though sweepstakes and social casino sites are available to players in the state.
A year of Texas poker raids
Texas poker rooms have been raided several times over the past year. In March, The Lodge Card Club, known worldwide for its massive tournaments and co-owned by some of poker’s most popular players, was raided by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on suspicion of money laundering and illegal gambling. More than 200 staff members were laid off, and more than $1.3 million was seized.
The Lodge was cleared of wrongdoing in April and reopened in May, with all assets returned.
Lucky J Social Club was raided in May after months of investigation into illegal gambling. While it has since reopened, it is heavily suspected of operating as a full-scale casino. In 2025, about 20 players were robbed by a crew that had stalked the club and committed many other poker-related crimes.
