gambling device

gambling device
Tangible means, instrument, contrivance, or thing with or by which money may be lost or won, as distinguished from the game itself. Harris v. State, 207 Tenn. 538, 341 S.W.2d 576, 578. A machine, implement, or contrivance of any kind for the playing of an unlawful game of chance or hazard.

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  • gambling device — The tangible means, instrument, contrivance or thing with or by which money may be lost or won, as distinguished from the game itself. 24 Am J1st Gaming § 31. Gilley v Commonwealth, 312 Ky 584, 229 SW2d 60, 19 ALR2d 1224. An instrument or device… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • gambling device — Tangible means, instrument, contrivance, or thing with or by which money may be lost or won, as distinguished from the game itself. Harris v. State, 207 Tenn. 538, 341 S.W.2d 576, 578. A machine, implement, or contrivance of any kind for the… …   Black's law dictionary

  • gambling device — noun : an instrumentality, contrivance, or apparatus reasonably designed and intended for the playing of a game for a reward of money or something of value for the player in which chance is a substantial factor …   Useful english dictionary

  • keeping gambling device — A statutory offense committed by setting up, keeping, or exhibiting gaming or gambling devises, such being the tables and any other apparatus, device, or machine of any kind or description constituting the tangible means, instrument, or thing… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • device — An invention or contrivance; any result of design, as in the phrase gambling device, which means a machine or contrivance of any kind for the playing of an unlawful game of chance or hazard. A plan or project; a scheme to trick or deceive; a… …   Black's law dictionary

  • device — An invention or contrivance; any result of design, as in the phrase gambling device, which means a machine or contrivance of any kind for the playing of an unlawful game of chance or hazard. A plan or project; a scheme to trick or deceive; a… …   Black's law dictionary

  • device — Something ingeniously conceived and skil fully made, especially something whereby to work a trick or perpetrate a fraud. Armour Parking Co. v United States, 209 US 56, 71, 52 L Ed 681, 690, 28 S Ct 428. A distinguishing mark, as upon an election… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • gambling machine — See gambling device …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • gaming device — See gambling device …   Black's law dictionary

  • gaming device — See gambling device …   Black's law dictionary

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