{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "225.05", "citation": "Penal Law § 225.05", "heading": "Promoting gambling in the second degree", "text": ["§ 225.05 Promoting gambling in the second degree.", "A person is guilty of promoting gambling in the second degree when he knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity.", "Promoting gambling in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/225.05", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person who **knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity** commits promoting gambling in the second degree, a **class A misdemeanor**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/225.05", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}