(A) Defined. For the purposes of this section, the following definition shall apply.
SWEEPSTAKES MACHINE. Any stand-alone, table top, or similar mechanically, electrically or electronically operated device in which, upon payment, a participant is automatically entered into a sweepstakes or similar promotion wherein the participant has the option to reveal the results of entry into said sweepstakes or promotion via a display mimicking slot machines, poker, keno, bingo, or any other similar gambling game and thereafter exchange any credits, whether in the form of a printed ticket or otherwise, for cash or merchandise as a prize. Any such device shall be considered a sweepstakes machine regardless of whether a coupon for a product or service is provided in exchange for the payment.
(B) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful to own, lease or operate any sweepstakes machine in any place of public resort within the city.
(C) Video gaming terminals. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as prohibiting video gaming terminals as otherwise authorized by this Code.
(Ord. 18-21, passed 8-14-2018)