California legal term
Pinching wagers in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Pinching wagers” 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 “Pinching wagers” mean in California criminal law?
“Pinching wagers” means to reduce the amount wagered or to cancel the wager after acquiring knowledge of the outcome of the game or other event that is the subject of the wager. (Cal. Penal Code § 337t)
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