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Meyer v State Lottery Case Viewed In Free Press Editorial
The editorial reviews the Meyer v State lottery ruling from 112 Ga 20, analyzing how a nickel slot machine tied to prizes fits or does not fit the lottery definition. It quotes Court definitions and cites multiple cases to show that schemes risking money for chance prizes fall under the Penal Code. The piece endorses the court’s stance that the accused ran a device akin to a lottery and affirms judgment.
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