The statute identifies many different types of gambling activity. The crime is committed when a person 'knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity.' A person commits promoting gambling in the first degree if they take 5 bets for the value of $5000.00. Promoting gambling is either a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 1 year in prison and 3 years probation or a Class E felony with a maximum penalty of 4 years in prison and 5 years probation. Promoting gambling is the central crime of New York Penal Law 225.00 et seq, the section of New York laws that criminalize gambling. If you have been accused of promoting gambling in the first or second degree, codified in New York Penal Law 225.10 and 225.15, or any other gambling offense, call our experienced New York Gambling attorneys today for a free consultation.
