Nothing in this article shall in any way be construed to authorize or permit any gambling devices whatsoever, or any mechanism that has been judicially determined to be a gambling device, or in any way contrary to law, or that may be contrary to any future laws of the State. Any person allowing any gambling, or making a payoff in money or merchandise, on any mechanical amusement device as defined in Section 705.01 shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 101.99
(1968 Code §5-3)