As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
GAMBLING
Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest
of chance or a future contingent event not under the actor's control
or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he will receive something
of value in the event of a certain outcome.
GAMBLING DEVICE
Any device, machine, paraphernalia, equipment or cards which is used
or usable in the playing phases of any gambling activity.
GAME OF CHANCE
Any contest, game, pool, gaming scheme or gaming device, including
but not limited to dice, craps, three-card monte, faro, roulette or any other
device in which the outcome depends on a material degree upon an element of
chance, notwithstanding that skill of the contestants or some other persons
may also be a factor therein.
SOMETHING OF VALUE
Any money or property, any token, object or article exchangeable
for money or property, or any form of credit or promise directly or indirectly
contemplating transfer of money or property or of any interest therein, or
involving extension of a service, entertainment or a privilege of playing
at a game or scheme without charge.
If a police officer of the Police Department shall have probable cause
to believe that any device or cards or other paraphernalia is used for gambling,
such device, cards or paraphernalia shall be seized and removed.
[Added 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 1704-06]
A bingo, raffle or other games of chance license may be suspended in
accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 5:80-57.
The following license fees shall be paid to the Legalized Games of Chance
Control Commission and to the City for issuance of the appropriate license:
A. Bingo: $20 for each occasion.
B. On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) or merchandise
(exceeding $400 total prize value): $20 for each day on which a drawing is
to be conducted under license.
C. On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) or merchandise
(not exceeding $400 total prize value): no licensing fee. If the raffle should
exceed $400, then $20 shall be submitted at the time of filing a report of
operations.
D. Off-premises draw raffle awarding merchandise as a prize
(for each $1,000 or part thereof): $20.
E. Carnival games or wheel: $20 for each game or wheel held
on any one day, or any series of consecutive days not exceeding six at one
location.
F. Off-premises cash (50/50) raffle: a fee of $20 at application;
if more than $1,000 is awarded in prizes, then $20 per $1,000 in awarded prizes
or part thereof.
G. Special door prize raffle: no fee and no license, provided
the merchandise is wholly donated and has a retail value of less than $50.
NOTE: cannot be conducted when other games of chance are being conducted,
held or operated.
H. Calendar raffle: $20 (for each $1,000 or part thereof
of the retail value of the prize).
I. Instant raffle:
(1) For each day on which instant raffle tickets are sold
or offered for sale: $20; or
(2) For a one-year license: $750.
J. Golf hole-in-one: $20 (for each $1,000 or part thereof
of retail value of ancillary prizes).
K. Armchair race: $50 per licensed day of operation.
L. Casino nights: $100 per occasion.
Games of chance licensed pursuant to this article shall be permitted
any day of the week, including Sunday.
A. No games of chance shall be conducted more than six days
in any calendar month.
B. No games of chance shall be held in any room or outdoor
area where alcoholic beverages are sold or served during the progress of the
game or games.