Defendants are not guilty

1. Summary of the facts charged in this case

가. 피고인 A은 2011. 9. 16.경부터 2011. 10. 10. 17:10경까지 광주 광산구 F에 있는 건물 2층 ‘G게임장’에서, 사행성 유기기구인 ‘디스커버리(Discovery)' 게임기(이하 ’이 사건 게임기‘라고 한다) 60대를 설치하고, 실장 C, 종업원 B를 고용하여 그곳을 찾은 다수의 손님들로 하여금 현금을 투입하고 자동실행장치인 이른바 ’똑딱이‘를 이용하여 자동으로 게임을 진행하면 포커게임 룰에 따라 정해진 일정한 점수를 획득하고, 손님들에게 획득한 점수를 다시 이용할 수 있는 ’쿠폰‘을 발급하여 주는 방법으로 영업하였다.

Accordingly, the defendant was engaged in speculative activities by using speculative gaming devices.

B. From October 2, 201 to October 17, 2011, Defendant B: (a) exchanged cash to customers on condition that they work as the place specified in the said paragraph; (b) and (c) receive a City level of KRW 5,000 from the business owner A; and (b) made it easy for Defendant B, a business owner, to perform the said speculative activities by making it easy for them to perform the said speculative activities, such as cleaning, tobacco, and coffee.

C. From September 16, 201 to October 17, 2010, Defendant C provided a game by explaining the game to customers under the condition that he/she works as the head of the place specified in the said paragraph, and receives a City level of KRW 5,000 from the main business owner A, Defendant C provided a game, and made the game run, Defendant C issued “conphone” for the result, and made it easier for Defendant C, a business owner, to perform the said speculative activities, such as cleaning, tobacco, and coffee.

2. 공소제기의 근거 이 사건 공소제기의 근거는, ① 피고인들이 위 게임장의 손님들에게 이른바 똑딱이를 제공하여 사용하게 함으로써 이용자의 능력이나 실력과 관계없이 우연적인 게임결과를 발생케 하였고, 점수보관증 명목의 쿠폰을 발행함으로써 환전을 가능하게 하여...