A person commits an offense if, with intent to further gambling, he owns or possesses gambling paraphernalia. Which term best describes this offense?

• A. Gambling Paraphernalia Possession
• B. Gambling Device Promotion
• C. Gambling Promotion
• D. Gambling Contests and Pools

Answer: (A)

When possession of items used to gamble with the purpose of promoting that gambling is charged, the offense is described by the term that centers on owning or possessing gambling paraphernalia. The key idea is that the criminal act depends on both having the paraphernalia and the specific intent to further gambling. This makes “Gambling Paraphernalia Possession” the best fit, because it directly ties the tangible item (paraphernalia) to the prohibited intent (to promote gambling). The other terms describe promoting gambling or separate gambling activities (like contests and pools) that don’t capture the possessory element tied to paraphernalia. In short, the crime is about possessing gambling paraphernalia with the intent to further gambling, which is exactly what the term Gambling Paraphernalia Possession conveys.