Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 225.20 — Possession of gambling records in the first degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 225.20
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- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 225.20 Possession of gambling records in the first degree.
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N.Y. Penal Law § 225.20 — Possession of gambling records in the first degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 225.20 Possession of gambling records in the first degree.
A person is guilty of possession of gambling records in the first degree when, with knowledge of the contents thereof, he possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:
1. Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or representing more than five bets totaling more than five thousand dollars; or
2. Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or policy scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or representing more than five hundred plays or chances therein.
Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a class E felony.