23-5-157. Gambling on cash basis. (1) In every gambling activity, except raffles as authorized in 23-5-413, the consideration paid for the chance to play must be made in cash. A check or credit card may be used to obtain cash to participate in a gambling activity. A participant shall present the cash needed to play the game as the game is being played. A check, credit card, note, IOU, or other evidence of indebtedness may not be offered or accepted as part of the price of participation in the gambling activity or as payment of a debt incurred in the gambling activity.
     (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of:
     (a) a misdemeanor and must be punished in accordance with 23-5-161; or
     (b) a felony upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense and must be punished in accordance with 23-5-162.

     History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 398, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 626, L. 1993.