Penal Law § 225.20 · Article 225. Gambling Offenses
Possession of gambling records in the first degree
Text — Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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.
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