N.Y. Penal Law § 225.20: Possession of gambling records in the first degree

§ 225.20 Possession of gambling records in the first degree.

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:

1. 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 five thousand

dollars; or

2. Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a

lottery or policy scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or

representing more than five hundred plays or chances therein.

Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a class E

felony.