Penal Law § 225.25 · Article 225. Gambling Offenses
Possession of gambling records; defense
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§ 225.25 Possession of gambling records; defense.
In any prosecution for possession of gambling records, it is a defense that the writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant was neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, or in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or policy scheme or enterprise.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN225.25
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