A check given for an illegal gambling contract does not provide a defense to payment against a holder in due course.

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An instrument that is associated with duress or an illegal act, such as twisting one's arm or drug trafficking, would be void and uncollectible by anyone, even a holder in due course. This provision is true even if the holder in due course is unaware of the illegal acts or conditions.

A Check Given for an Illegal Gambling Contract Does Not