Code of Massachusetts Regulations
940 CMR - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Title 940 CMR 30.00 - Illegal Lotteries, Sweepstakes And De Facto Gambling Establishments
Section 30.02 - Scope
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
940 CMR 30.00 under M.GL. c. 93 A, § 2(c) defines unfair and deceptive acts or practices. 940 CMR 30.00 does not apply to any lottery, game, gaming device, contest or activity that is expressly authorized by Massachusetts laws and regulations, including, without limitation:
(a) any lottery conducted by the State Lottery Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c. 10, §§ 24, 24A, 27, 27A, 37, 38, and 39A;
(b) pari-mutuel wagering on horse races, whether live or simulcast, under M.G.L. c. 128A and 128C;
(c) the game of bingo conducted under M.G.L. chs. 10 and 271; or
(d) as charitable gaming, so called, conducted under M.GL. c. 271.
940 CMR 30.00 is not intended to be all inclusive as to the types of activities prohibited by M.G.L. c. 93A, § 2(a). Acts or practices not specifically prohibited by 940 CMR 30.00 are not necessarily consistent with M.GL. c. 93A.
940 CMR 30.00 shall not be interpreted to authorize any lottery, game, gaming device, contest or activity prohibited by M.G.L. c. 271.
