# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Lotteries

#### Section 12-201

In this subtitle, "lottery device" means a policy, certificate, or other thing by which a person promises or guarantees that a number, character, ticket, or certificate will, when an event or contingency occurs, entitle the purchaser or holder to receive money, property, or evidence of debt.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)