# 5 CFR § 735.201: What are the restrictions on gambling?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-735.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 735.201
- **Heading:** What are the restrictions on gambling?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 735—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT > Subpart B—Standards of Conduct

## Text

(a) While on Government-owned or leased property or on duty for the Government, an employee shall not conduct or participate in any gambling activity, including operating a gambling device, conducting a lottery or pool, participating in a game for money or property, or selling or purchasing a numbers slip or ticket.
(b) This section does not preclude activities:
(1) Necessitated by an employee's official duties; or
(2) Occurring under section 7 of Executive Order 12353 and similar agency-approved activities.

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