Section 1422.113  Accepting a Bribe

Any person participating in, officiating or connected with any professional or amateur athletic contest, sporting event or exhibition who accepts or agrees to accept any money, bribe or other thing of value or advantage with the intent, understanding or agreement that he will not use his best efforts in connection with such contest, event or exhibition shall be fined from $1,000 to $5,000 or imprisoned in the penitentiary from one to five years or both.

(Editor's Note:  this is a quote from Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979 ch. 38, par. 29-1 prior to its amendment by P.A. 77-2638.  Current text makes this offense a class 4 felony).