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.
Structure New York Laws
Title M - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
Article 225 - Gambling Offenses
225.00 - Gambling Offenses; Definitions of Terms.
225.05 - Promoting Gambling in the Second Degree.
225.10 - Promoting Gambling in the First Degree.
225.15 - Possession of Gambling Records in the Second Degree.
225.20 - Possession of Gambling Records in the First Degree.
225.25 - Possession of Gambling Records; Defense.
225.30 - Possession of a Gambling Device.
225.32 - Possession of a Gambling Device; Defenses.
225.35 - Gambling Offenses; Presumptions.
225.40 - Lottery Offenses; No Defense.
225.55 - Gaming Fraud in the Second Degree.
225.60 - Gaming Fraud in the First Degree.
225.65 - Use of Counterfeit, Unapproved or Unlawful Wagering Instruments.
225.70 - Possession of Unlawful Gaming Property in the Third Degree.
225.75 - Possession of Unlawful Gaming Property in the Second Degree.
225.80 - Possession of Unlawful Gaming Property in the First Degree.
225.85 - Use of Unlawful Gaming Property.
225.90 - Manipulation of Gaming Outcomes at an Authorized Gaming Establishment.