Which of the following describes the Altered Gambling Equipment offense?

• A. A contrivance altered to enhance the chances of winning.
• B. A standard gambling device.
• C. A device used for gambling that is not altered.
• D. A device that always results in a loss.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is about devices used in gambling that have been modified to tilt the odds in the gambler’s favor. An altered contrivance is one that's not in its normal state but has been changed to improve the chances of winning, which is exactly what the offense targets. A standard gambling device or a device not altered does not meet the element of alteration, so it wouldn’t describe the offense. A device that always results in a loss fails to capture the required modification that increases winning odds, so it isn’t the correct description.