Missouri § 572.070 Possession of a gambling device — penalty.

Missouri Statutes

§ 572.070 — Possession of a gambling device — penalty.

Missouri § 572.070

Title XXXVIIICRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Ch. 572Gambling

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 572.070 (2026).

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1. A person commits the offense of possession of a gambling device if, with knowledge of the character thereof, he or she manufactures, sells, transports, places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of:

(1)A slot machine; or

(2)Any other gambling device, knowing or having reason to believe that it is to be used in the state of Missouri in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity. 2. The offense of possession of a gambling device is a class A misdemeanor.

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1. A person commits the offense of possession of a gambling device if, with knowledge of the character thereof, he or she manufactures, sells, transports, places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of:

(1) A slot machine; or

(2) Any other gambling device, knowing or having reason to believe that it is to be used in the state of Missouri in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity.

2. The offense of possession of a gambling device is a class A misdemeanor.