§ 10-26. Definitions.

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:

Cardroom means any place where gaming is conducted and to which the public is invited to participate.

Gaming and gambling mean any game of chance played with cards, dice, or any device for currency, money, check, credit, or other thing of value which is not prohibited and made unlawful by Penal Code §§ 319—329 or §§ 330—337s or by this article. The term "gaming" or "gambling" does not mean the following:

(1)

The game of bingo conducted pursuant to and regulated by article III of this chapter.

(2)

Any lottery game conducted and regulated by the state lottery.

(3)

Parimutuel wagering on horseraces regulated by the state horse racing board.

(4)

Games played with cards in private homes or residences in which no person makes money for operating the game, except as a player.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(4.22.000, 4.22.005), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.