5.16.010 Definitions.
   A.   For the purpose of this chapter, a "cardroom" is defined to be any space, room or enclosure, furnished or equipped with a table used or intended to be used as a card table for the playing of cards and similar games and the use of which is available to the public, or any portion of the public; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any bona fide nonprofit society, club, fraternal, labor or other organization, as defined in Section 5.16.090.
   B.   "Gambling" is defined to be the playing of any games with cards or otherwise or the playing of any contrivance or device, mechanical or otherwise for money, credit, merchandise or other things of value. It is unlawful to gamble in the city or for a person to permit gambling on any premises occupied, leased or owned by him or under his control, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 296 § 1, 3, 1977).