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O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines key terms used in Georgia's gambling laws: 'bet' means an agreement where someone risks something of value on a chance outcome, with specified exceptions for insurance and legitimate contests; 'gambling device' means machines or devices that offer money or prizes based on chance for a fee.
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