If a person wants to sell a house through an internet lottery, what is the legal status of such action?

Selling a house through an internet lottery is generally considered illegal primarily because it violates gambling laws. Most jurisdictions, including Kentucky, have strict regulations regarding lotteries, which typically require state authorization and compliance with specific guidelines to protect consumers and ensure fair practices.

In this context, real estate transactions are governed by laws that separate them from gambling, which is often regulated very differently. The act of offering a house through a lottery can easily be classified as a form of gambling, thereby falling within the constraints of laws intended to prevent unregulated and potentially exploitative practices.

Licensing and zoning considerations typically apply to businesses that engage in selling goods or services, but they do not alter the fundamental legal classification of a lottery as an illegal act unless proper state regulations are followed. Thus, the correct interpretation of this scenario is that the act is deemed illegal without the necessary legal framework in place.