(a) Proof of possession of any gambling device, as defined by subdivision (5) of Section 13A-12-20 or any gambling record specified in Sections 13A-12-24 and 13A-12-25 is prima facie evidence of possession thereof with knowledge of its character or contents.
(b) In any prosecution under this article in which it is necessary to prove the occurrence of a sporting event, (1) a published report of its occurrence in any daily newspaper, magazine or other periodically printed publication of general circulation, or (2) evidence that a description of some aspect of the event was written, printed or otherwise noted at the place in which a violation of this chapter is alleged to have been committed, shall be admissible in evidence and shall constitute prima facie proof of the occurrence of the event.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals.
Article 2 - Gambling Offenses.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 13A-12-20 - Definitions.
Section 13A-12-21 - Simple Gambling.
Section 13A-12-22 - Promoting Gambling.
Section 13A-12-23 - Conspiracy to Promote Gambling.
Section 13A-12-24 - Possession of Gambling Records in the First Degree.
Section 13A-12-25 - Possession of Gambling Records in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-12-26 - Defense to Prosecution for Possession of Gambling Records.
Section 13A-12-27 - Possession of Gambling Device.
Section 13A-12-28 - Prima Facie Proof of Gambling Offenses.
Section 13A-12-30 - Forfeiture of Gambling Devices and Gambling Proceeds.
Section 13A-12-31 - Legalized Pari-Mutuel Betting Not Affected.