West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-10-11: Lotteries or raffles; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Operating, promoting, or participating in lotteries or raffles for money or value is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year jail and/or up to $1,000 fine, with exceptions for certain games.
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