Amendment of Penal Code on Gambling Crimes

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Commonwealth Act No. 235: Amendment of Penal Code on Gambling Crimes

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Title Supreme Court: Amendment of Penal Code on Gambling Crimes

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 235

Decision Date: Sep 16, 1937

An amendment to the Revised Penal Code in the Philippines redefines and specifies the acts punishable in gambling, including participation in certain forms of gambling, exploitation of mechanical inventions or contrivances, and permitting gambling in owned or controlled places, with corresponding penalties imposed.

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Penalties for General Participants in Gambling

Persons participating directly or indirectly in gambling activities face:
- Arresto menor or a fine up to 200 pesos for first offense
- For recidivism, arresto mayor or fine between 200 and 6,000 pesos
This applies except for those specifically covered under subsections (b) and (c)

Liability for Permitting Gambling on One's Property

Persons who knowingly allow gambling in any place they own or control, whether inhabited or not, including buildings, vessels, or transportation means, are punishable
If the place is known or reputed as a gambling den, the penalty is imposed at the maximum degree

Penalties for Maintainers, Conductors, or Bankers in "Jueteng" or Similar Games

Imposes prision correctional in its maximum degree on those who maintain, conduct, or act as bankers in "jueteng" or similar games

Penalties for Possession of Gambling Paraphernalia

Imposes prision correctional in its medium degree for knowingly possessing without lawful purpose any lottery lists, papers, or materials containing symbols, figures or signs used in "jueteng" or similar games

Effectivity

The law took effect immediately upon approval on September 16, 1937

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