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Can you summarize IDST Title 18, Chapter 38?
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS > GAMING
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers two main areas: pool selling and bookmaking activities, and gambling regulations in Idaho. Regarding pool selling and bookmaking, it is prohibited for any person to engage in these activities for gain, hire, or profit within Idaho. It is also prohibited to keep or occupy any premises with the necessary materials for pool selling or bookmaking. Selling pools or making books on the result of any trial or contest of skill, speed, or power of endurance is also prohibited. Additionally, receiving, registering, recording, and forwarding money or valuables for the purpose of betting elsewhere is prohibited. The owner, lessee, or occupant of premises knowingly permitting these activities is guilty of a misdemeanor. Violation of these regulations can result in a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both. Regarding gambling, it is defined as risking money or other things of value for gain based on chance, gambling devices, or event outcomes. Various forms of gambling are included, such as casino games and betting on sporting events. However, there are exemptions for contests of skill, bona fide business transactions, games that award additional play, merchant promotional contests, and other acts authorized by law. The document does not specify the penalties for non-compliance or violation of the gambling regulations.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person engaging in pool selling or bookmaking, any person participating in gambling
What does it govern?
Pool selling and bookmaking activities, gambling
What are exemptions?
Bona fide contests of skill, speed, strength, or endurance with awards only given to entrants or owners of entrants, bona fide business transactions valid under contract law, games that award only additional play, merchant promotional contests and drawings conducted incidentally to non-gaming business operations without charging participants, and other acts or transactions expressly authorized by law
What are the Penalties?
Violation of pool selling and bookmaking regulations is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 6 months, or both. Gambling is a misdemeanor offense.
Jurisdiction
Idaho