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LEGALITY OF SLOTS QUESTION
rickhunter:
New York law defines the slot machine as follows:
8. "Slot machine" means a gambling device which, as a result of the insertion of a coin or other object, operates, either completely automatically or with the aid of some physical act by the player, in such manner that, depending upon elements of chance, it may eject something of value. A device so constructed, or readily adaptable or convertible to such use, is no less a slot machine because it is not in working order or because some mechanical act of manipulation or repair is required to accomplish its adaptation, conversion or workability. Nor is it any less a slot machine because, apart from its use or adaptability as such, it may also sell or deliver something of value on a basis other than chance. A machine which sells items of merchandise which are of equivalent value, is not a slot machine merely because such items differ from each other in composition, size, shape or color.
Then:
S 225.30 Possession of a gambling device.
a. A person is guilty of possession of a gambling device when, 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, unless such possession is permitted pursuant to
article nine-A of the general municipal law
The only defense for regular people is before 1941 or more than 30 years old as long as it doesn't leave the person's home. It is not illegal if it is transported through the state in a sealed container and never leaves the container. Also there's an out clause that says
the slot machine was transported into this state in a sealed container for the purpose of product development, research, or additional manufacture or assembly, and such slot machine will be or has been transported in a sealed container to a jurisdiction outside of this state for purposes which are lawful in such outside jurisdiction.
So yes, it is illegal, but so is running a red light or a stop sign. Like everything else you take your chances, and like it has been said here, depends on how strict the enforcement of the law is. Obviously the spirit of the law is to stop illegal gambling halls and such, but in certain states, they enforce to the letter of the law.
Tmmybahama:
--- Quote from: rickhunter on October 16, 2014, 07:02:00 PM ---New York law defines the slot machine as follows:
8. "Slot machine" means a gambling device which, as a result of the insertion of a coin or other object, operates, either completely automatically or with the aid of some physical act by the player, in such manner that, depending upon elements of chance, it may eject something of value. A device so constructed, or readily adaptable or convertible to such use, is no less a slot machine because it is not in working order or because some mechanical act of manipulation or repair is required to accomplish its adaptation, conversion or workability. Nor is it any less a slot machine because, apart from its use or adaptability as such, it may also sell or deliver something of value on a basis other than chance. A machine which sells items of merchandise which are of equivalent value, is not a slot machine merely because such items differ from each other in composition, size, shape or color.
Then:
S 225.30 Possession of a gambling device.
a. A person is guilty of possession of a gambling device when, 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, unless such possession is permitted pursuant to
article nine-A of the general municipal law
The only defense for regular people is before 1941 or more than 30 years old as long as it doesn't leave the person's home. It is not illegal if it is transported through the state in a sealed container and never leaves the container. Also there's an out clause that says
the slot machine was transported into this state in a sealed container for the purpose of product development, research, or additional manufacture or assembly, and such slot machine will be or has been transported in a sealed container to a jurisdiction outside of this state for purposes which are lawful in such outside jurisdiction.
So yes, it is illegal, but so is running a red light or a stop sign. Like everything else you take your chances, and like it has been said here, depends on how strict the enforcement of the law is. Obviously the spirit of the law is to stop illegal gambling halls and such, but in certain states, they enforce to the letter of the law.
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cobra617:
I live in MD and I don't know how strict they enforce it here. We can only legally own 25+ year old machines.
Here is a funny story. I sold a machine to a coworker. (I only have room for 3 and I bought a new one to replace an existing one, so one had to go). Her husband is a MD state trooper. When I brought the machine to their house, I wanted to make sure he was ok with it. When I asked him if he had any issues with having a slot machine, he wasn't even aware that you couldn't own one for personal use. He was ok with it after he found out, he just wanted me to pull into his garage to take it out.
buybestslots:
don't sweat it look on craigs list and see how many are for sale in ny .you can't stop where it goes once it leaves your hands, nj has a 1941 law ,doj means nothing to nj
jay:
the remaining NJ Casinos can't afford to lose a nickel of revenue.... of course they want to prevent personal ownership.
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