Oklahoma § 21-942 - Betting on or playing prohibited game - Punishment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-942 — Betting on or playing prohibited game - Punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-942. Betting on or playing prohibited game - Punishment
Any person who bets or plays at any of said prohibited games, or
who shall bet or play at any games whatsoever, for money, property,
checks, credits or other representatives of value with cards, dice
or any other device which may be adapted to or used in playing any
game of chance or in which chance is a material element, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00),
nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
the county jail for a term of not less than one (1) day, nor more
than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Laws 1916, c. 26, p. 55, § 2.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-942
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-942 cover?
Section 21-942 ("Betting on or playing prohibited game - Punishment") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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