Florida § 817.28 - Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.28 — Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.28. Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming.
Whoever, by the game of three-card monte, so-called, or any other game, device, sleight-of-hand, pretensions to fortunetelling, or other means whatever by the use of cards or other implement or implements, fraudulently obtains from another person property of any description, shall be punished as if he or she had been convicted of larceny.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.28
What does Florida Statutes § 817.28 cover?
Section 817.28 ("Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 817.28?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 817.28" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 817.28 apply to my situation?
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