As used in this chapter:
(a) "Computerized Sweepstakes Device" means a computer, machine, game or apparatus including an individual computer terminal screen which may be operated by the public generally for participation in a sweepstakes and which does not violate the Ohio Revised Code or municipal ordinance prohibitions upon gambling. No electronic or computerized sweepstakes device, game play or outcome shall have as a component thereof, or shall be operated or determined by, a random number generator (RNG) or compensating algorithm. The game play and outcome shall be determined by or from a finite pre-determined pool, with the odds of winning stated in the sweepstakes "Official Game Rules".
(b) "Operator" means the person or persons having control of the premises of a Sweepstakes Terminal Café or authority over the computerized sweepstakes devices located therein.
(c) "License" means the person or persons who sign an application for a license hereunder and to whom the license is issued.
(d) "Owner" means a person who possesses an interest, either directly or indirectly, in a Sweepstakes Terminal Café.
(e) "Sweepstakes" means a game, advertising program or plan, or other promotion, which without payment of any consideration, a person may enter to win or become eligible to receive a prize, the determination of which is based upon chance.
(f) "Sweepstakes Terminal Café" and "Computerized Internet Sweepstakes Café" means the premises or the portion of the premises upon which computerized sweepstake devices are located for the use or entertainment of the public, whether or not such premises are operating under a zoning certificate for another use or business purpose. (Ord. 2651. Passed 4-14-11.)
(g) “Sweepstakes Prize Winner” means a person who wins a prize with a value of six hundred dollars ($600.00) or more which may be redeemed immediately for cash or merchandise. (Ord. 2710. Passed 2-9-12.)