Bill > HB41

This bill revises the gambling offense laws in Alabama to increase the penalties for various gambling-related violations. Key changes include: - Defining new terms like "electronic game of chance," "instant win ticket," and "lottery ticket," expanding the definition of "gambling activity." - Increasing the criminal penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of gambling records or devices, with higher penalties for repeat offenders. - Allowing the forfeiture of vehicles, money, and other property used in illegal gambling activities. - Clarifying that the law does not apply to certain coin-operated amusement machines or pari-mutuel betting at authorized live horse/dog race meetings. - Establishing criminal liability for business owners or operators who allow illegal gambling to occur on their premises, either with their knowledge or if they fail to address the violation after receiving notice. - Requiring revocation of liquor licenses for establishments convicted of gambling offenses under this law.

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