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Fla. Stat. § 849.11 — Plays at games of chance by lot

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 849: Gambling, Florida Statutes.

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Plays at games of chance by lot

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 849.11

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 849.11Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Whoever sets up, promotes or plays at any game of chance by lot or with dice, cards, numbers, hazards or any other gambling device whatever for, or for the disposal of money or other thing of value or under the pretext of a sale, gift or delivery thereof, or for any right, share or interest therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Questions this section answers

Is plays at games of chance by lot a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Plays at games of chance by lot is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.11.

Which Florida statute covers plays at games of chance by lot?

Plays at games of chance by lot is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.11 (Plays at games of chance by lot).

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