I'm an experienced long time  (33 years!) poker player and I also work in the service industry as a bartender/server almost my entire life.   My coworkers, friends & family find that you all are trying to deny the poker dealers tips is appalling! It sounds like you guys are denying the growth of jobs.  I've played in all casinos across the country and EVERY dealer gets tipped.  I would ask the writers of the regulations to put their feet in the shoes of the charities - would YOU accept the way these are being written????  By not allowing this, you are certainly crushing the charities that are attempting to sponsor the poker tournaments and you are encouraging  dealers to work at the casinos and avoid any charitable poker opportunities.