Gambling

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Gambling.” It is part of Chapter 8 “Crimes Involving Morals and Decency”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 24 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 24 sections.

§ 18.2-325	Definitions
§ 18.2-325.1	Repealed
§ 18.2-326	Penalty for illegal gambling
§ 18.2-327	Winning by fraud; penalty
§ 18.2-328	Conducting illegal gambling operation; penalties
§ 18.2-329	Owners, etc., of gambling place permitting its continuance; penalty
§ 18.2-330	Accessories to gambling activity; penalty
§ 18.2-331	Illegal possession, etc., of gambling device; penalty
§ 18.2-331.1	Operation of gambling devices at unregulated locations; civil penalty
§ 18.2-332	Certain acts not deemed "consideration" in prosecution under this article
§ 18.2-333	Exceptions to article; certain sporting events
§ 18.2-334	Exception to article; private residences
§ 18.2-334.1	Defeated at referendum
§ 18.2-334.2	Same; bingo games, raffles, duck races, and Texas Hold'em poker tournaments conducted by certain organizations
§ 18.2-334.3	Exemptions to article
§ 18.2-334.4	Exemptions to article; pari-mutuel wagering
§ 18.2-334.5	Exemptions to article; certain gaming operations
§ 18.2-334.6	Exemptions to article; amusement devices
§ 18.2-335	Repealed
§ 18.2-336	Repealed
§ 18.2-337	Immunity of witnesses from prosecution
§ 18.2-338	Enforcement of § 18.2-331 by Governor and Attorney General
§ 18.2-339	Enjoining offenses relating to gambling
§ 18.2-340	County ordinances prohibiting illegal gambling