8/20/19
THE JOHNSON ACT: GAMBLING DEVICE The Johnson Act defines a “gambling device” as any: Slot machine ... and other machine or mechanical device (including but not limited to, roulette wheels and similar devices) designed and manufactured primarily for use in connection with gambling, and (A) which when operated may deliver, as the result of the application of an element of chance, any money or property, or (B) by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of the application of an element of chance, any money or property. Any subassembly or essential part intended to be used in connection with any such machine or mechanical device, but which is not attached to any such machine or mechanical device as a constituent part.
IN OTHER WORDS…
Just about any item or equipment that facilitates gambling from slot machines to roulette wheels and even component parts or sub-assemblies
And, the Johnson Act was broadly construed in this manner.
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