Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can a parolee or someone on probation or parole play the CA Lottery?

I have one friend who is on parole for aggravated assault, and one who is on probation for something in TN but currently lives in CA and her probation is officiated by our County probation department. Are they allowed to play the CA State Lottery, and if not, what is the statute or code that addresses this issue?


Asked on 1/21/09, 10:17 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Can a parolee or someone on probation or parole play the CA Lottery?

Yes, unless the terms of his parole forbid it. A specific provision forbidding a parolee to play the lottery would be unusual, but more general provisions against gambling are reasonably common. Such provisions would apply to the lottery.

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Answered on 1/23/09, 4:34 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

Re: Can a parolee or someone on probation or parole play the CA Lottery?

Yes, they can play the lottery, unless, not playing the lottery is a specific condition of their release and I doubt that would be the case.

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Answered on 1/22/09, 3:02 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Can a parolee or someone on probation or parole play the CA Lottery?

Everyone age 18 or over is free to gamble on the state lottery. Of course a felon who plays the lottery should be on "America's Dumbest Criminals," because the odds are so bad.

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Answered on 1/21/09, 10:31 pm


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