New Jersey § 5:8-113
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-113, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-113.
Nothing contained in this act shall be deemed to authorize the playing for money,
or other valuable thing at roulette wheels, at cards, dice or other game, with 1 or
more dice, or with any other instrument, engine or device in the nature of dice, having
1 or more figures or numbers, or at billiards, pool, tennis, bowls, or shuffleboard,
or A.B.C. or E.O. tables, or at faro bank, or other bank of a like nature by whatever
name known, or with any slot machine or device in the nature of a slot machine. Nothing contained in this act shall be deemed to authorize bookmaking, off-track
betting, pool selling, or the keeping of a gambling resort, or the racing for money
or other valuable thing, by running, pacing or trotting of horses, mares or geldings,
or the making or acceptance of any wager for money or other valuable thing conditioned
in any way upon any occurrence at or upon the outcome of any athletic or sporting
game or contest in which the person or player does not actively participate. For the purpose of this section “slot machines” or “devices in the nature of slot
machines” are defined to be machines which operate mechanically, with the result principally
controlled by the mechanical operation of the machines.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-113
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-113 cover?
Section 5:8-113 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 5:8-113?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-113" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 5:8-113 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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