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Sec. 19-67. Same—Definition.

Any machine, apparatus or device is a slot machine or device
within the provisions of section 19-66 if it is one that is
adapted for use in such a way that, as a result of the insertion
of any piece of money or coin or other object, such machine
or device is caused to operate or may be operated, and
by reason of any element of chance or of other outcome of
such operation unpredictable by him, the user may receive or
become entitled to receive any piece of money, credit, allowance
or thing of value or any check, slug, token or memorandum,
whether of value or otherwise, which may be exchanged
for any money, credit, allowance or thing of value, or which
may be given in trade, or the user may secure additional
chances or rights to use such machine, apparatus or device,
irrespective of whether it may, apart from any element of
chance or unpredictable outcome of such operation, also sell,

deliver or present some merchandise, indication of weight,
entertainment or other thing of value. (Code 1959, § 19-67.)