Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 167.137 (2026)

Possession of gambling records in the first degree

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167.137 Possession of gambling records in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of possession of gambling records in the first degree if, with knowledge of the contents thereof, the person possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:

(a) 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 $500; or

(b) Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or numbers scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or representing more than 500 plays or chances therein.

(2) Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §267]

167.140 [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1976–1993 · leading case: State v. Delker, 552 P.2d 1313 (Or. Ct. App. 1976).

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State v. Delker, 552 P.2d 1313 (Or. Ct. App. 1976). “ORS 167.137. The crucial issue is the sufficiency of the affidavit on which the warrant for the search of defendant’s apartment was issued.”

State v. Rodriguez, 856 P.2d 339 (Or. Ct. App. 1993). ““EXAMPLE: An offender is convicted of Possession of Gambling Records I (ORS 167.137). The court determines that the offender committed the crime as a member of a major gambling organization.”

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