Coin Slot Magazine - #083 - 1982 - January [International Arcade Museum]
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
ALASKA
involving the playing of a machine; "gambling device"
does not include
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or designed to affect ownership, custody, or use of, a
gambling device knowing that the device is used or is to be
used in unlawful gambling.
(b) it is an affirmative defense in a prosecution under
this section that the gambling device possessed by the
defendant was used or intended to be used only in a social
(A) lottery tickets, policy slips, or other items used in the
playing phases of lottery or policy schemes; or
(B) an amusement device as described in (2)(B) of this
section;
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(c) Possession of a gambling device is a class A misde
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meanor. (§ 8 ch 166 SLA 1978)
As to what constitutes a gambling device, see note to AS
11.66.280.
Am. Jur. and ALR References. — 24 Am. Jur. Gaming and
Prize Contests, § 12 et seq.
Possession of gambling device as offense, 162 ALR 1188.
Sec. 11.66.270. Forfeiture. If used in violation of § §
200—280 of this chapter, the following property shall be
forfeited:
(1) a gambling device or gambling record;
(2) money, not found on the person, used as a bet or
stake;
(3) money used as a bet or stake which is found on the
person of one who conducts, finances, manages, super
vises, directs, or owns all or part of an unlawful gambling
enterprise. (§ 8 ch 166 SLA 1978)
Sec. 11.66.280. Definitions. As used in § § 200—280
of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,
(1) "contest of chance"means a contest, game, gaming
scheme, or gaming device in which the outcome depends
in a material degree upon an element of chance, notwith
standing that the skill of the contestants may also be a
factor;
(2) "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 his control
or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he
or someone else will receive something of value in the
event of a certain outcome; "gambling" dos not include
(A) bona fide business transactions valid under the law
of contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of
securities or commodities and agreements to compensate
for loss caused by the happening of chance, including
contracts of indemnity or guaranty and life, health, or
accident insurance; or
(B) playing an amusement device that
(i) confers only an immediate right of replay not ex
changeable for something of value other than the privilege
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1013 to H2326 ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE from floor
Senate Committee of Whole
Page 1, strike lines 2 through 14 and insert:
"Section 1. Sec. 13-3306, Arizona Revised Statutes, is
amended to read:
13-3306. Seizure and forfeiture of gambling devices;
exception
A. In addition to any other remedy provided by law any
machine or other device, the possession or control of
which is penalized by the laws of this state prohibiting
lotteries or gambling, may be seized by any peace officer,
and any such machine or device heretofore or hereafter
seized by such officer may be forfeited as provided in this
title.
B. IF A GAMBLING DEVICE IS AN ANTIQUE SLOT
MACHINE AND IS NOT USED FOR GAMING PURPOSES
OR IN VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, POS
SESSION OF SUCH ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE IS LAW
FUL AND IT SHALL NOT BE CONFISCATED OR DE
STROYED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS
SECTION. IF A GAMBLING DEVICE IS CONFISCATED
AND THE OWNER SHOWS THAT THE GAMBLING DEVICE
IS AN ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE AND IS NOT USED FOR
GAMING PURPOSES OR IN VIOLATION OF THE LAWS
OF THIS STATE, THE COURT ACQUIRING JURISDICTION
SHALL ORDER THE ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE RE
TURNED TO THE PERSON FROM WHOM IT WAS CON
FISCATED. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AN
ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINE MEANS A GAMBLING DE
VICE MANUFACTURED FOR USE AS A SLOT MACHINE
WHICH IS AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD."
Amend title to conform
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In future issues of The Coin Slot state laws
concerning the ownership of antique coin oper
ated machines will be reprinted to keep you
informed and updated on current legislation.
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January 1982
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