76-9-1405. General gambling promotion.
(1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1401
(2) An actor commits general gambling promotion if the actor: derives, or intends to derive, an economic benefit other than personal winnings from gambling or fringe gambling; and induces or aids another individual to engage in gambling or fringe gambling; or knowingly invests in, finances, owns, controls, supervises, manages, or participates in gambling or fringe gambling.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection, a violation of Subsectionis a class A misdemeanor. (3)(b) (2) A violation of Subsectionis a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection. (2) (2)