§ 17-401. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Free-play console machine. -- "Free-play console machine" means a machine that:

   (1) has a backboard that displays combinations of numbers or symbols;

   (2) has 2 or more reels that spin on the insertion of 1 or more coins or tokens; and

   (3) when the reels stop on combinations that match those on the backboard, rewards the player with a specified number of free games, allowing the player to continue to play the machine without inserting additional coins or tokens.

(c) Free-play pinball machine. -- "Free-play pinball machine" means a machine that:

   (1) on insertion of 1 or more coins or tokens, releases 1 or more balls for the player to propel by a plunger; and

   (2) if the player gets a certain score or combination of numbers, rewards the player with a specified number of free games, allowing the player to continue to play the machine without inserting additional coins or tokens.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 18, 19; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.