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Can you summarize 53 CTGS 278a?
Offenses Against Public Policy - Secs. 53-255 to 53-345a > Gambling: Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document provides definitions related to gambling activities. It defines terms such as ‘gain’ and ‘profit’ in the context of gambling. It also defines ‘gambling’ as the act of risking money or other things of value for gain based on chance or the operation of a gambling device. However, it excludes certain activities from the definition of gambling, such as legal contests of skill, valid business transactions, authorized lotteries or contests, and acts expressly authorized by law. The document also defines ‘professional gambling’ as accepting or offering to accept money or other things of value for profit in gambling. It further defines ‘gambling device’ as any mechanism that creates a right to money or other things of value based on chance. The document also provides definitions for ‘gambling record’, ‘gambling information’, ‘gambling premise’, ‘person’, ‘peace officer’, and ‘court’. It includes provisions related to crane game machines, redemption machines, and online casino gaming, online sports wagering, retail sports wagering, and fantasy contests. The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violations.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and entities involved in gambling activities
What does it govern?
Definitions related to gambling
What are exemptions?
Legal contests of skill, valid business transactions, activities legal under specific provisions, lotteries or contests conducted by authorized states or territories, and other acts or transactions authorized by law
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Connecticut