California legal term
Online sweepstakes game in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Online sweepstakes game” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Online sweepstakes game” mean in California criminal law?
“Online sweepstakes game” means a game, contest, or promotion that meets all of the following conditions: (A) Available on the internet or accessible on a mobile phone, computer terminal, or similar device. (Cal. Penal Code § 337o)
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