In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article. “Credit” means payment by a credit card or promissory note. “Credit” includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens. “Gaming device” means: a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled. “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo. “Gaming event” means: a bingo game; a carnival; a bazaar; a raffle; a benefit performance; or any other event at which a gaming device is operated. “Organization” includes: a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization; a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit; a veterans’ organization or club; a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article. “Political committee” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article. “Token” means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.