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Whoever, by any fraud or unlawful device or malpractice in playing at or with cards, dice or other game, or in taking a part in the stakes or wagers, or in betting on the sides hands of the players, or in wagering on the event of any game, sports, past-time exercise, wins from any other person, for himself or any other or other any sum of money or valuable thing, shall be deemed guilty of cheating within the meaning of section 415 of the Indian Penal Code, and be liable to punishment accordingly. H-2057~(16) '[BOA. Whoever, assembles with others or joins any assembly in a street assembled for the purpose of or wagering shall, on conviction be punished with fine which may extend to fifty rupees or may be released after a due admonition].