Judge Rules Musk's $1M Sweepstakes Not an Illegal Lottery

A Philadelphia judge concluded that Elon Musk's controversial sweepstakes did not meet the legal definition of a lottery, allowing it to continue through Election Day.

• Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's lawsuit claimed Musk's sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, but the judge found insufficient evidence.
• The sweepstakes required no payment to enter and winners were selected as spokespeople for Musk's America PAC, not by chance.
• Participants signed a pledge supporting free speech and gun rights, receiving cash payments and a chance to become paid PAC representatives.
• The sweepstakes targeted registered swing state voters, prompting criticism about potential election law violations.
• Judge Angelo Foglietta noted the lawsuit's timing was moot, as the sweepstakes was nearly over and the final winner was not from Pennsylvania.

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