History. Laws 1847, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, pp. 819, 820.; Ga. L. 1859, p. 59, § 1; Code 1863, § 4425; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 233, § 2; Code 1868, § 4466; Code 1873, § 4541; Code 1882, § 4541; Penal Code 1895, § 401; Penal Code 1910, § 392; Code 1933, § 26-6404; Code 1933, § 26-2702, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 690, § 1.
Cross references.
Void status of gambling contracts, § 13-8-3 .
Prohibition against contracts of sale for future delivery of cotton, grain, stocks, or other commodities where it is not intended that such commodities actually be delivered, § 13-9-3 .
Parent’s right of action against person playing and betting at game of chance with minor child for money or other value, § 51-1-18.
Law reviews.
For note discussing organized crime in Georgia with respect to the application of state gambling laws, and suggesting proposals for combatting organized crime, see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 124 (1970).
For article, “Misdemeanor Sentencing in Georgia,” see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 8 (2001).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
Article 2 - Gambling and Related Offenses
§ 16-12-22. Commercial Gambling
§ 16-12-22.1. Raffles Operated by Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations
§ 16-12-23. Keeping a Gambling Place
§ 16-12-25. Solicitation of Another to Gamble With Intent to Defraud or Deceive
§ 16-12-26. Advertising Commercial Gambling
§ 16-12-27. Advertisement or Solicitation for Participation in Lotteries
§ 16-12-28. Communicating Gambling Information
§ 16-12-29. Competent Witnesses
§ 16-12-33. Bribery of a Contestant
§ 16-12-35. Applicability of Part; Penalty for Violation
§ 16-12-36. Lawful Promotional and Giveaway Contests
§ 16-12-38. Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Exceptions; Penalties