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(1) Any participant in, or any owner, employer, coach or trainer of a participant in, any contest of skill, speed, strength or endurance of persons, machines or animals at which admission is charged, who makes a bet upon any opponent in such contest is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) In this section, “participant” includes any person who is selected or who expects to take part in any such contest.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 945.07. Gambling by participants in contest - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/crimes-ch-938-to-951/wi-st-945-07/
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