§ 9.24.020. Gambling and betting.

A.

It is unlawful for any person in any public place within the city to gamble at cards, dice or any other game, device or contrivance, or to bet money upon the result of any game, or upon the occurring of a future contingency; or to knowingly visit any public place where gambling or betting is being carried on or conducted; or to knowingly keep, maintain or conduct, or contribute to the support of, any public place where gambling or betting is being carried on or conducted; or to knowingly let, or sub-let, or transfer the possession of, any premises for use for said purposes; or to entice or persuade any person or persons to visit any public place known by the person so inviting or enticing or persuading to be a place where gambling or betting is being carried on or conducted; or to buy or sell anything of value won in any game, or as the result of any bet, or as the result of the determination of any uncertain event.

B.

Internet sweepstakes cafes are prohibited within the City.

C.

It is unlawful for any person to establish, manage or otherwise engage in the business of operating an internet sweepstakes café.

D.

It is unlawful for any person, either as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgagor, or otherwise, to permit any room, building or premises, or any furniture, fixtures, equipment or other article or anything of value to be used in the City for or in connection with any internet sweepstakes café.

E.

The operation, conduct, or maintenance of an internet sweepstakes café is a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 13245, § 2, 7-15-2014; Prior code § 3-5.06)