California legal term
Wagering instrument in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Wagering instrument” 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 “Wagering instrument” mean in California criminal law?
“Wagering instrument” means a representative of value, other than a chip or token, that is issued by a licensee and approved by the California Gambling Control Commission or a tribal gaming agency, for use in a cashless wagering system. (Cal. Penal Code § 337t)
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