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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 528.050 (2026)

Possession of gambling records in the first degree

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(1) 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 of a kind commonly used:

(a) In the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise and constituting, reflecting or representing bets totaling more than $500; or

(b) In the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise and constituting, reflecting or representing more than 500 plays or chances therein.

(2) It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this section that:

(a) The writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant constituted, reflected or represented bets of the defendant himself in a number not exceeding ten (10); or

(b) The writing, paper, instrument or article possessed by the defendant was neither used nor intended to be used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, or in the operation, promotion, or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise.

(3) Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a Class D felony. Effective: January 1, 1975 History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 244, effective January 1, 1975.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2005–2005 · leading case: DeMoisey v. River Downs Inv. Co., 159 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. Ct. App. 2005).
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DeMoisey v. River Downs Inv. Co., 159 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. Ct. App. 2005). “The executor’s argument concerning illegality is based on both KRS 528.050, concerning possession of gambling records, and Ohio Admin.”
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