I was there for all those large pots. Don't remember for sure, but I think it was the ABC that was the problem. They considered the 50/50 to be gambling and that was not allowed where you had an alcohol permit. Earl fought as long as he could. It was either close the bar or stop the 50/50. Not a hard decision as Earl never made anything off the 50/50. The winner received half and the other half went into the driver's point fund. Apparently the other half going to a "foundation" makes a difference.