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Pari-mutuel horse race in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Pari-mutuel horse race” 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 New York criminal code.

What does “Pari-mutuel horse race” mean in New York criminal law?

"Pari-mutuel horse race" means any horse race upon which betting is conducted under the provisions of the pari-mutuel revenue law as set forth in chapter 254 of the laws of 1940. (N.Y. Penal Law § 180.35)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.