Mills-Jennings of Ohio, Inc. v. Department of Liquor Control

*97I.

The issue presented for our determination is whether Draw Poker machines are gambling devices per se as defined in R. C. 2915.01(F). Appellants contend, and the trial court agreed, that the device is an amusement device and not a gambling device per se. The foundation of the trial court’s decision was that the successful playing of the machines required some skill and the results obtained were not wholly dependent upon chance. Appellees contend, and the Court of Appeals held, that the intent of the General Assembly as set forth in the statute is clear and that the playing of poker is a game…