It shall be unlawful for any person to deal in, play or engage in gaming such as faro, roulette, dice, cards or other device or game of chance, hazard or skill, either as bookmaker, dealer, keeper, player or otherwise, for the purpose of gambling for money or other valuable thing or to knowingly attend or be found frequenting any place where gambling is permitted or allowed or is taking place.
(1993 Code, § 34-267)