N.Y. Penal Law § 225.35: Gambling offenses; presumptions

§ 225.35 Gambling offenses; presumptions.

1. Proof of possession of any gambling device or of any gambling

record specified in sections 225.15 and 225.20, is presumptive evidence

of possession thereof with knowledge of its character or contents.

2. In any prosecution under this article in which it is necessary to

prove the occurrence of a sporting event, a published report of its

occurrence in any daily newspaper, magazine or other periodically

printed publication of general circulation shall be admissible in

evidence and shall constitute presumptive proof of the occurrence of

such event.

3. Possession of three or more coin operated gambling devices or

possession of a coin operated gambling device in a public place shall be

presumptive evidence of intent to use in the advancement of unlawful

gambling activity.