Penal Law § 225.80 · Article 225. Gambling Offenses
Possession of unlawful gaming property 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)
§ 225.80 Possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree.
A person is guilty of possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree when:
1. He or she commits the crime of unlawful possession of gaming property in the third degree as defined in section 225.70 of this article and the face value of the improper substitute property exceeds one thousand dollars; or
2. He or she commits the offense of possession of unlawful gaming property in the second degree as defined in subdivision one or two of section 225.75 of this article and has been previously convicted within the preceding five years of any offense of which an essential element is possession of unlawful gaming property.
Possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree is a class D felony.
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