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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 436.440 (2026)

Repealed, 1975

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Catchline at repeal: Keeping or leasing premises where bets are placed on races or other contests. History: Repealed 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 336, effective January 1, 1975. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3914b-1, 3914b-3.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1947–1955 · leading case: Goose v. Commonwealth Ex Rel. Dummit, 205 S.W.2d 326 (Ky. Ct. App. 1947).
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Goose v. Commonwealth Ex Rel. Dummit, 205 S.W.2d 326 (Ky. Ct. App. 1947). “” KRS 436.440. In short, there is portrayed a “common gambling house,” conducted by common and professional gamblers.”
Young v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 447 (Ky. Ct. App. 1953). “KRS 436.440. A number of errors are claimed in appellants’ brief, but we shall discuss, the single ground which, in our opinion, requires reversal.”
Wientjes v. Commonwealth, 263 S.W.2d 721 (Ky. Ct. App. 1953). “KRS 436.440, and his punishment fixed at six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.”
Saunders v. Commonwealth, 283 S.W.2d 216 (Ky. Ct. App. 1955). “Appellant was fined $1,000 and sentenced to six months in jail for the offense of providing, keeping and maintaining a room in the City of Ashland where money was wagered on the outcome of baseball games in violation of KRS 436.440. We have examined the record and find no…”
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