CA SB451

Clarifies that the Department of Justice's authority to investigate illegal gambling activities under the Penal Code extends to suspected violations occurring outside licensed gambling establishments, regardless of whether licensees are involved

Expands eligibility for major league sports raffles to be conducted at championship games, provided the game is held at the designated venue where the affiliated sports team plays their home games

Maintains existing raffle requirements: 50% of gross receipts go to charitable purposes, 50% paid to winners, with prizes determined by manual draw under supervision of registered individuals age 18 or older

Requires 2/3 vote of each house to pass because it modifies the constitutionally-mandated percentage of gross receipts that must go to charitable purposes

Registration fees for eligible organizations conducting raffles remain at $10,000 annually plus $200 per individual raffle, with the Department of Justice maintaining oversight and enforcement authority