California legal term
Cashless wagering system in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Cashless wagering system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Cashless wagering system” mean in California criminal law?
“Cashless wagering system” means a method of wagering and accounting in which the validity and value of a wagering instrument or wagering credits are determined, monitored, and retained by a computer that is operated and maintained by a licensee and that maintains a record of each transaction involving the wagering instrument or wagering credits, exclusive of the game or gaming device on which wagers are being made. (Cal. Penal Code § 337t)
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