(1) Proof of possession of any gambling device or any gambling record specified in KRS § 528.050, 528.060, and 528.080 is prima facie evidence of possession thereof with knowledge of its character or contents.
(2) In any prosecution under this chapter in which it is necessary to prove the occurrence of a sporting event, a published report of its occurrence in any daily newspaper, magazine or other periodically printed publication of general circulation or evidence that a description of some aspect of the event was written, printed or otherwise noted at the place in which a violation of this chapter is alleged to have been committed shall be admissible in evidence and shall constitute prima facie proof of the occurrence of the event.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 528.090

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gambling: includes playing or offering for play any game, contest, or competition utilizing a gambling device. See Kentucky Statutes 528.010

Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 248, effective January 1, 1975.