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Amending Chapter 9-5900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games," to add additional prohibitions and provide for remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 9-5900 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS
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CHAPTER 9-5900. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN
[GAMBLING MACHINES AND SKILLS GAMES]
GAMING AND SKILL-BASED DEVICES
? 9-5901. Prohibition on Certain [Gambling Machines and Skills Games] Gaming and Skill-Based Devices.
[It shall be unlawful for a business to operate any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward and is not otherwise regulated by the State of Pennsylvania.]
(1) Definitions.
(a) "Gambling or skill-based cash payout device." Means a device that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward in connection with playing one or more casino-style game, one or more skill-based game, or a combination of such games.
(b) "Cash." Means currency or any cash equivalent, such as a debit card, credit card, ticket, token or other type of card, any of which can be exchanged for currency.
(2) Except at the locations identified in subsection (c) below, it is unlawful to:
(a) to operate a gambling or skill-based cash payout device or to allow the operation of such a device at a business location; or
(b) operate a business at which a gambling or skill-based cash payout device is present.
(c) Exceptions:
(.1) licensed facilities as authorized and defined in the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 Pa.C.S ? 1103;
(.2) any location operating under a valid Commonwealth license to sell alcohol that has 30 or more seats readily available and in place for regular use by customers to consume food and beverag...
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