- § 16-12-20 - Definitions
As used in this part, the term: (1) "Bet" means an agreement that, dependent upon chance even though accompanied by some skill, one stands...
- § 16-12-21 - Gambling
(a) A person commits the offense of gambling when he: (1) Makes a bet upon the partial or final result of any game or...
- § 16-12-22 - Commercial Gambling
(a) A person commits the offense of commercial gambling when he intentionally does any of the following acts: (1) Operates or participates in the...
- § 16-12-22.1 - Raffles Operated by Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations
(a) It is the intention of the General Assembly that only nonprofit, tax-exempt churches, schools, civic organizations, or related support groups; nonprofit organizations qualified...
- § 16-12-23 - Keeping a Gambling Place
(a) A person who knowingly permits any real estate, building, room, tent, vehicle, boat, or other property whatsoever owned by him or under his...
- § 16-12-24 - Possession, Manufacture, or Transfer of Gambling Device or Parts; Possession of Antique Slot Machines
(a) A person who knowingly owns, manufactures, transfers commercially, or possesses any device which he knows is designed for gambling purposes or anything which...
- § 16-12-25 - Solicitation of Another to Gamble With Intent to Defraud or Deceive
(a) Any person who solicits another person to commit any of the following acts with the intent to defraud or deceive such person on...
- § 16-12-26 - Advertising Commercial Gambling
(a) A person who knowingly prints, publishes, or advertises any lottery or other scheme for commercial gambling or who knowingly prints or publishes any...
- § 16-12-27 - Advertisement or Solicitation for Participation in Lotteries
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity to sell, distribute, televise, broadcast, or disseminate any advertisement, television...
- § 16-12-28 - Communicating Gambling Information
(a) A person who knowingly communicates information as to bets, betting odds, or changes in betting odds or who knowingly installs or maintains equipment...
- § 16-12-29 - Competent Witnesses
On the trial of any person for violating Code Section 16-12-21, 16-12-22, 16-12-23, or 16-12-24, any other person who may have played and bet...
- § 16-12-30 - Seizure and Destruction of Gambling Devices
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2015, p. 693, § 2-13/HB 233, effective July 1, 2015.
- § 16-12-31 - Seizure and Disposition of Funds or Other Things of Value Used for Gambling
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2325, § 1, effective November 1, 1982.
- § 16-12-32 - Civil Forfeiture
(a) As used in this Code section, the terms "proceeds," "property," and "United States" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code...
- § 16-12-33 - Bribery of a Contestant
A person who gives, offers, or promises any reward, money, or other thing of value to anyone who participates or expects to participate in...
- § 16-12-34 - Soliciting or Accepting a Bribe to Influence Outcome of Athletic Contests, Sporting Events, or Exhibitions
A person participating or expecting to participate or any coach, trainer, manager, or official in any amateur or professional athletic contest, sporting event, or...
- § 16-12-35 - Applicability of Part; Penalty for Violation
(a) As used in this Code section, the term "some skill" means any presence of the following factors, alone or in combination with one...
- § 16-12-36 - Lawful Promotional and Giveaway Contests
(a) A promotional or giveaway contest which conforms with the qualifications of a lawful promotion specified in paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code...
- § 16-12-37 - Dogfighting
(a) As used in this Code section, the term "dog" means any domestic canine.(b) Any person who: (1) Owns, possesses, trains, transports, or sells...
- § 16-12-38 - Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Exceptions; Penalties
(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Compensation" means a payment of any money, thing of value, or financial benefit. (2)...
Last modified: October 14, 2016