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Class Offense Definition
Gambling means staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the person’s control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome. Gambling does not include bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or commodities, and agreements to compensate for loss caused by the happening of chance, including but not limited to contracts of indemnity or guaranty and life, health, or accident insurance.
Elements Checklist
Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the person’s control or influence. AND
Upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.
Does NOT include:
Bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts, including but NOT limited to contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or commodities.
Agreements to compensate for loss caused by the happening of chance, including but not limited to contracts of indemnity or guaranty and life, health, or accident insurance.
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