Sports bribery in the first degree means someone gives, promises, or offers something of value to a player or possible player in a sport or game to get them to lose on purpose, try to lose, or keep the winning score close. This is a class D felony.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
578.398. Sports , first degree, . — 1. A person commits the of sports bribery in the first degree if he or she gives, promises or offers any to any or participant in any sport or game with the purpose to influence him or her to lose or try to lose or cause to be lost or to limit the in any sport or game in which the participant is taking part, or expects to take part, or has any duty or connection therewith.
2. The offense of sports bribery in the first degree is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
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