Section 3: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"enactment" means any Act or law, and includes any subsidiary legislation made under any of the foregoing;
"gaming house" means premises or part thereof licensed under any enactment for the playing of games of chance (including operation of gaming machines) and, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a casino;
"gaming machine" includes any gaming or gambling machine or other mechanical device capable of being operated automatically or by means of a lever or other device whatsoever, by any person, after insertion of a coin or token and with a view to obtaining pecuniary reward;
"operation" in relation to a gaming machine, means operation thereof in any manner whatsoever for pecuniary reward and, subject to section 2 of this Act, includes installation thereof in any premises of whatever description in any place in Nigeria.