Montana Code 23-5-622. Tampering with video gambling machine — penalty
23-5-622. Tampering with video gambling machine — penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with a video gambling machine if the person purposely or knowingly:
Terms Used In Montana Code 23-5-622
- Knowingly: means only a knowledge that the facts exist which bring the act or omission within the provisions of this code. See Montana Code 1-1-204
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)manipulates the outcome or payoff of a video gambling machine by physical tampering or other interference with the proper functioning of the machine; or
(b)exploits a hardware or software feature or combination of features that alters the video gambling machine’s intended and approved functioning, including:
(i)causing the machine to register more value in credits than deposited or won through play;
(ii)altering the chance element of the game;
(iii)altering the pay table of the game; or
(iv)permitting play contrary to the posted rules or recognized rules of play.
(2)A violation of this section is a felony and must be punished in accordance with 23-5-162.