The Brief A private social club in Dallas has been granted a license to operate with a loophole allowing members to play poker legally. A private club in Dallas got the green light to operate while allowing poker to be played. Gambling is not legal in Texas, but Champions Social Club will allow members to play poker. The Board of Adjustments told Champions Social Club they could operate under two conditions. Dallas social club recently posted on social media that they are open Tuesday through Saturday from 4-11pm.