Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his America PAC, alleging that the entrepreneur's $1 million daily award for registered voters is an illegal lottery. The lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, claims that the arrangement is deceptive and violates Pennsylvania's laws, which require lotteries to be run by the state.

Musk's sweepstakes, which began on October 19, has already awarded $1,000,000 checks to nine individuals, four of whom live in Pennsylvania. However, the lawsuit argues that the selection process is not random, as multiple winners have been individuals who have attended Trump rallies in Pennsylvania.

The legal challenge raises questions about the use of lotteries as a political tool and the boundaries of election law. It also highlights the risks of entrepreneurs venturing into political activism without fully understanding the legal implications. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the role of tech leaders in politics and the use of innovative marketing strategies in election campaigns.