# 6 C.F.R. § 139.40 (2026): Gambling

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_40

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 C.F.R. § 139.40 (2026)
- **Heading:** Gambling
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 6 CFR: Domestic Security / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY / Part 139: CONDUCT ON FEDERAL PROPERTY / Subpart B: Personal Conduct Affecting Federal Property / § 139.40: § 139.40   Gambling.

## Text

(a)
General rule.
Any person on Federal property is prohibited from—
(1) Participating in games for money or other personal property;
(2) Operating gambling devices;
(3) Conducting a lottery or pool; or
(4) Selling or purchasing gambling tickets.
(b)
Exceptions.
This section is not intended to prohibit:
(1) Vending or exchange of chances by licensed blind operators of vending facilities for any lottery set forth in a State law and authorized by section 2(a)(5) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. 107
et seq.
); and
(2) Prize drawings for personal property at otherwise permitted functions on Federal property, provided that the game or drawing does not constitute gambling per se.

## Nearby sections

- [6 C.F.R. § 139.20 (2026) § 139.20   Admissions and inspections related to Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_20.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.25 (2026) § 139.25   Preservation of Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_25.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.30 (2026) § 139.30   Conformance with signs and directions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_30.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.35 (2026) § 139.35   Prohibited conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_35.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.40 (2026) § 139.40   Gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_40.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.45 (2026) § 139.45   Narcotics, other drugs, and drug paraphernalia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_45.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.50 (2026) § 139.50   Alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_50.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.55 (2026) § 139.55   Soliciting, vending, and debt collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_55.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.60 (2026) § 139.60   Posting and distributing materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_60.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.65 (2026) § 139.65   Photography and recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_65.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.70 (2026) § 139.70   Vehicle operation and removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_70.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.75 (2026) § 139.75   Firearms, dangerous weapons, and explosives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_75.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.80 (2026) § 139.80   Animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_80.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.85 (2026) § 139.85   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_85.md)

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