**Musk's $1 Million-a-Day Sweepstakes Faces Legal Scrutiny in Pennsylvania Court**

Elon Musk's attorney argued on Monday in Philadelphia that the $1 million-a-day sweepstakes run by the tech mogul is not based on chance, but rather a payment for acting as a spokesperson. This defense comes amidst a legal challenge that has thrust Musk into complicated legal territory.

The controversy began when Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against the attention-grabbing giveaway. Krasner has criticized the sweepstakes as a scam, alleging it to be "political marketing masquerading as a lottery." However, Musk's lawyer, Chris Gober, contended that the giveaway is not an illegal lottery under Pennsylvania law, as the winners are not randomly selected.

The legal challenges also have broader implications because of Musk's close association with former President Trump. Musk has been a prominent supporter of Trump, and his actions have drawn significant political interest. Musk defended the program publicly, tweeting that participants can be from any political party or no party at all, and are not required to vote.

The issue has only escalated. Despite the lawsuit, Musk's super PAC announced two additional $1 million winners last Thursday, defying a warning from the Justice Department. The DOJ had previously cautioned that Musk's lottery might be in violation of federal laws that prohibit paying individuals to register to vote.

For now, a Pennsylvania lawsuit aiming to halt the giveaways has been temporarily paused, awaiting a federal judge's decision on whether to take up the case. As the legal saga unfolds, the spotlight remains on Musk and the legal validity of his high-stakes sweepstakes.