§ 12-194. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Gaming establishment means a building in which one or more gaming tables, wagering devices or machines, or other games of chance are present and available for person to wager money or something of value on an uncertain outcome, with an unassured prospect of winning money or other stakes, prizes or something of value, including by way of illustration, but not limitation, bingo, keno, raffles, video poker, roulette, parimutuels, blackjack and other card games; excluding those gambling or gaming establishments whose location and/or right to operate is preempted by state law.

(Code 1985, § 15-17(a))