Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

In Texas are the charity sweepstakes machines legal? If not, what are the consequences if caught playing them?


Asked on 4/11/12, 7:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If you can win prizes like $ by putting money in a machine - betting - then it would be illegal gambling and would be a felony.

This guy has a great website with loads of info on it: http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Texas/

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Answered on 4/15/12, 7:23 pm


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