Nevada § 465.070 - Fraudulent acts
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 465.070 — Fraudulent acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 465.070. Fraudulent acts
It is unlawful for any person: 1. To alter or misrepresent the outcome of a game or other event on which wagers have
been made after the outcome is made sure but before it is revealed to the players. 2. To place, increase or decrease a bet or to determine the course of play after acquiring
knowledge, not available to all players, of the outcome of the game or any event that
affects the outcome of the game or which is the subject of the bet or to aid anyone
in acquiring such knowledge for the purpose of placing, increasing or decreasing a
bet or determining the course of play contingent upon that event or outcome. 3. To claim, collect or take, or attempt to claim, collect or take, money or anything
of value in or from a gambling game, with intent to defraud, without having made a
wager contingent thereon, or to claim, collect or take an amount greater than the
amount won. 4. Knowingly to entice or induce another to go to any place where a gambling game
is being conducted or operated in violation of the provisions of this chapter, with
the intent that the other person play or participate in that gambling game. 5. To place or increase a bet after acquiring knowledge of the outcome of the game
or other event which is the subject of the bet, including past-posting and pressing
bets. 6. To reduce the amount wagered or cancel the bet after acquiring knowledge of the
outcome of the game or other event which is the subject of the bet, including pinching
bets. 7. To manipulate, with the intent to cheat, any component of a gaming device in a
manner contrary to the designed and normal operational purpose for the component,
including, but not limited to, varying the pull of the handle of a slot machine, with
knowledge that the manipulation affects the outcome of the game or with knowledge
of any event that affects the outcome of the game. 8. To offer, promise or give anything of value to anyone for the purpose of influencing
the outcome of a race, sporting event, contest or game upon which a wager may be made,
or to place, increase or decrease a wager after acquiring knowledge, not available
to the general public, that anyone has been offered, promised or given anything of
value for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the race, sporting event, contest
or game upon which the wager is placed, increased or decreased. 9. To change or alter the normal outcome of any game played on an interactive gaming
system or the way in which the outcome is reported to any participant in the game. 10. To violate any provision of this section through any agreement with a player,
participant, judge, referee, manager, coach or other official, if such an agreement
is made with the intent for the player, participant, judge, referee, manager, coach
or other official to use less than his or her best efforts to win, judge, referee,
manage, coach or officiate, to limit a margin of victory or to adversely affect the
outcome of a sporting event.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 465.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 465.070 cover?
Section 465.070 ("Fraudulent acts") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 465.070?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 465.070" (Nevada). 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 Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 465.070 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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