Wherever the following words or phrases are used, they shall, for purposes of this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except when the context otherwise indicates.
GAMBLING: Shall have the meaning set forth in section 28-1(a) of the Illinois criminal code of 1961, 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-1(a), as may be amended, but shall not include:
A. Any of the activities described in section 28-1(b) of the Illinois criminal code of 1961, 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-1(b), as may be amended; or
B. A raffle conducted pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
GAMBLING DEVICE: Any clock, tape machine, slot machine or other machines or device for the reception of money or other thing of value on chance or skill or upon the action or which money or other thing of value is staked, hazarded, bet, won or lost, including, but not limited to: any video gaming terminal, as defined in the video gaming act, 230 Illinois Compiled Statutes 40/5; and any mechanism, furniture, fixture, equipment or other device designed primarily for use in a gambling place. However, a "gambling device" does not include:
A. A coin in the slot operated mechanical device played for amusement which rewards the player with the right to replay such mechanical device, which device is so constructed or devised as to make such result of the operation thereof depend in part upon the skill of the player and which returns to the player thereof no money, property or right to receive money or property; or
B. Vending machines by which full and adequate return is made for the money invested and in which there is no element of chance or hazard.
GAMBLING HOUSE: Any building, vessel, or other structure or premises that is used in whole or in part for gambling, including, without limitation, the use of gambling devices. (Ord. G-969, 3-27-2012)