# 6 CFR § 139.40: Gambling

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.40

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 139.40
- **Heading:** Gambling
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—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

## 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 CFR § 139.1 § 139.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.1.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.5 § 139.5 Scope, applicability, and agency cooperation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.5.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.10 § 139.10 Assessments for protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.10.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.15 § 139.15 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.15.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.20 § 139.20 Admissions and inspections related to Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.20.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.25 § 139.25 Preservation of Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.25.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.30 § 139.30 Conformance with signs and directions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.30.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.35 § 139.35 Prohibited conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.35.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.40 § 139.40 Gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.40.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.45 § 139.45 Narcotics, other drugs, and drug paraphernalia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.45.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.50 § 139.50 Alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.50.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.55 § 139.55 Soliciting, vending, and debt collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.55.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.60 § 139.60 Posting and distributing materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.60.md)
- [6 CFR § 139.65 § 139.65 Photography and recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-139.65.md)

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