572.050. Possession of gambling records in the first degree — penalty
Having records from big illegal gambling operations is a felony
If someone knows they’re holding records from large illegal betting or lottery schemes, they can be charged with a felony—unless those records are only from their own small-time bets.
1. A person commits possession of gambling records in the first degree if they knowingly have gambling records used for:
- (1) Bookmaking (like sports betting), and the records show more than five bets worth over $500 total; or
- (2) A lottery or similar game, and the records show more than 500 plays or chances to win.
2. It’s not a crime under part (1) if the records are just the person’s own bets and there are ten or fewer.
3. The person charged has to bring up this exception as part of their defense.
4. Possessing gambling records in the first degree is a class E felony.
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