A person who engages in gambling is guilty of a misdemeanor. “Gambling” means that a person stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the person’s control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that that person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome (AS 11.66.280(2)).
(S.G.C. 10.40.010; Ord. 73-59 § 3, 1973; Ord. 15-18 § 4, 2015)
A. 
It shall not be considered a violation of SGC § 10.20.010 when a permit is obtained by a municipality or qualified organization, as defined in AS 5.15.690(39), from the state, pursuant to state law for the purpose of conducting bingo, raffles, lotteries, ice classics, dog mushers contest, fish derbies or lawful contests of skill or chance and such games are operated by that municipality or qualified organization.
B. 
Operators, as defined by AS 5.15.690(34), are prohibited from conducting activities under this chapter within the city and borough of Sitka.
(S.G.C. 10.40.020; Ord. 89-872 § 4, 1989; amended during 3/2015 supplement)
A place where gaming or gambling is carried on or where a banking or other game is played with cards, dice, or other device, whether played for any prize, money, checks, chips, credit representing money, or other representative of value, or where unlicensed manufacture, sale, or drinking of intoxicating liquor is allowed or where persons are permitted to resort for the purpose of gaming or gambling, and all implements or property used and kept in maintaining such places are declared to be common nuisances. A person who maintains, aids or abets or is associated in maintaining such a place is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(S.G.C. 10.40.030; Ord. 73-59 § 3, 1973)