N.Y. Penal Law Section 180.40
Sports bribing

A person is guilty of sports bribing when he:

1.

Confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a sports participant with intent to influence him not to give his best efforts in a sports contest; or

2.

Confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a sports official with intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly. Sports bribing is a class D felony.

Source: Section 180.40 — Sports bribing, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/180.­40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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