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10.34.020 BINGO—DEFINED.

As used in this chapter "bingo" means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random. The game of bingo shall include cards having numbers or symbols which are concealed and preprinted in a manner providing for distribution of prizes. The winning cards shall not be known prior to the game by any person participating in the playing or operation of the bingo game. Bingo as defined in this section applies exclusively to this chapter and shall not be applied in the construction or enforcement of any other provision of law.