For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GAME. Any amusement machine, video or device operated by means of insertion of a coin, token, prepaid card or similar object or pool or billiard tables for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term does not include vending machines that do not incorporate gaming or amusement features or any coin-operated mechanical or electrical musical device.
GAME ROOM. Any place where games are displayed for use by the public and fees from the use or play of the games are the primary source of income to the proprietor, whether or not another business is conducted on the premises.
POOL HALL. Any place where a game or games of billiards, bagatelle, pool or other games played on tables requiring the use of cue and balls; the term does not include any such table in a private residence.
VIDEO ARCADE. Anyplace where games using computer technology and type of video display are available for use by the public and fees from the use or play of such games are the primary source of income to the proprietor, whether or not another business is conducted on the premises.
(1994 Code, § 9-501) (Ord. 494, passed 9-2-1993; Ord. 613, passed 5-28-2002)