Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271 § 1

Current through Chapter 223 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 271:1 - Gaming or betting; forfeiture; limitations

Whoever, on a prosecution commenced within eighteen months after the commission of the crime, is convicted of winning at one time or sitting, by gaming or betting on the sides or hands of those gaming, except as permitted under chapters 23K and 23N, money or goods to the value of five dollars or more, and of receiving the same or security therefor, shall forfeit double the value of such money or goods.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, § 1

Amended by Acts 2022, c. 173,§ 10, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by Acts 2011, c. 194,§ 51, eff. 2/20/2012.