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Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-17-503

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person commits an offense who knowingly induces or aids another to engage in gambling, and:

(1) Intends to derive or derives an economic benefit other than personal winnings from the gambling; or

(2) Participates in the gambling and has, other than by virtue of skill or luck, a lesser risk of losing or greater chance of winning than one (1) or more of the other participants.

(b) The offense of gambling promotion is a Class B misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-17-503 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-17-503/

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