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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-327 — Winning by fraud; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Gambling, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-327

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-327Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

If any person while gambling cheats or by fraudulent means wins or acquires for himself or another money or any other valuable thing, he shall be fined not less than five nor more than ten times the value of such winnings. This penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed under this article.

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