945.02 Gambling. Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor:
(1) Makes a bet; or
(2) Enters or remains in a gambling place with intent to make a bet, to participate in a lottery, or to play a gambling machine; or
(3) Conducts a lottery, or with intent to conduct a lottery, possesses facilities to do so.
History: 1977 c. 173.
Games such as “Las Vegas nights" constitute illegal lotteries; the law does not exempt benevolent and nonprofit organizations. 70 Atty. Gen. 59.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
945.035 - Certain slot machines on licensed premises.
945.04 - Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling.
945.041 - Revocation of license and injunction against gambling devices.
945.05 - Dealing in gambling devices.
945.06 - Public utilities to cease service.
945.07 - Gambling by participants in contest.
945.08 - Bribery of participant in contest.
945.095 - Shipbuilding business.