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Massachusetts General Laws > Part IV > Title I > Chapter 271 > § 1 - Gaming or betting; forfeiture; limitations

Section 1. Whoever, on a prosecution commenced within eighteen months after the commission of the crime, is convicted of winning at one time or sitting, by gaming or betting on the sides or hands of those gaming, money or goods to the value of five dollars or more, and of receiving the same or security therefor, shall forfeit double the value of such money or goods.

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