Arkansas § 5-66-117 - Horseracing — Agency service wagering.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-66-117 — Horseracing — Agency service wagering., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-66-117. Horseracing — Agency service wagering.
It is unlawful for any person, either for himself or herself or as agent or employee of another person, to place, offer, or agree to place, either in person or by messenger, telephone, or telegraph, a wager on behalf of another person, for a consideration paid or to be paid by or on behalf of the other person, on a thoroughbred horse race being conducted in or out of this state. Upon conviction, a person who violates subdivision (a)(1) of this section is guilty of a Class D felony. It is a defense to prosecution under this section if a defendant can prove that his or her wager on behalf of another person was: Of a casual nature with no profit motive; and Merely an accommodation to the other person.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-66-117 cover?
Section 5-66-117 ("Horseracing — Agency service wagering.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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