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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer programs, downloadable; Computer hardware; Embedded software; Software; Casino management software; Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines; Interactive casino games provided through a computer or mobile platform. Slot machines [gaming machines]; Gaming machines for gambling; Poker chips; Roulette chips. Casino services; On-line casino services; Gaming services for entertainment purposes.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for presenting a dual play mode in a gaming machine. Players may interact with player stations configured to communicate with each other. The player stations may be connected virtually, or the player stations may be connected physically, or both. The player stations may allow a plurality of players to play with, against, or alongside one another in a same game at a same time. For example, two players, three players, or more than three players may be able to interact directly through the plurality of player stations to play the same game together.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live roulette gaming systems, including a dual roulette gaming table. Embodiments include a roulette table having a first roulette wheel and a second roulette wheel, at least one camera capturing a live feed of the roulette wheels, a dealer console provided at the roulette table, having a user interface to enable a dealer to manage gaming aspects of roulette events, and a gaming interface provided at a player display, the gaming interface displaying the live feed and being configured to receive a bet during a betting window set at the dealer console.
The present disclosure relates to live, hybrid card gaming systems, methods, and computing devices. Embodiments include a card gaming table having a playing surface defining at least one gaming area, at least one camera capturing a live feed of the at least one gaming area, a dealer console with an interactive user interface to enable a dealer to manage aspects of gaming events at the card table, and a gaming interface provided at a player display, such as a player display on a local or remote player station. Card gaming events include physical cards drawn in real-time at the card gaming table and reflected on the player display. Bets for the card gaming events may be received, in real-time, during a betting window defined at the dealer console.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for roulette gaming systems including an automated roulette wheel and a plurality of player stations having a display providing a gaming interface to wager on roulette gaming events at the automated roulette wheel. Embodiments may include a computing device to provide the gaming interface, set a betting window, receive at least one bet from a player station, determine a type of roulette ball (e.g., normal or multiplier) to be launched into the roulette wheel for the gaming event, a random set of symbols and a separate multiplier value for each symbol in the set of symbols. Payouts are based on the result of the roulette event, and when the result is a symbol in the set of symbols, the multiplier value associated with the symbol.
The present disclosure relates to live, hybrid card gaming systems, methods, and computing devices. Embodiments include a hybrid card gaming table comprising a cabinet having a playing surface defining a gaming area, a plurality of player stations physically connected to the cabinet, a dealer console comprising an interactive user interface configured to receive bet information from the plurality of player stations, a dealer display in communication with the dealer console, a card shoe, and a gaming interface provided at the first player station, and configured to enable a player to participate in live gaming events managed by the dealer console.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for roulette gaming systems including an automated roulette wheel and a plurality of player stations having a display providing a gaming interface to wager on roulette gaming events at the automated roulette wheel. Embodiments may include a computing device to provide the gaming interface, set a betting window, receive at least one bet from a player station, determine a type of roulette ball (e.g., normal or multiplier) to be launched into the roulette wheel for the gaming event, a random set of symbols and a separate multiplier value for each symbol in the set of symbols. Payouts are based on the result of the roulette event, and when the result is a symbol in the set of symbols, the multiplier value associated with the symbol.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live roulette gaming systems, methods, and computing devices. Embodiments include a roulette gaming table having a first roulette wheel and a second roulette wheel, and at least one computing device to manage gameplay operations at the roulette gaming table. In an example, the computing device may accept, during a first betting window, a first bet from an interactive gaming interface, and begin the first gaming event by initiating a wheel spin of the first roulette wheel. During the wheel spin of the first roulette wheel, a second betting window may be opened for a second gaming event associated with the second roulette wheel. A second bet from the interactive gaming interface may be accepted during the second betting window. The second betting window closes when the wheel spin of the first roulette wheel ends, and after a result of the first gaming event is confirmed at the dealer console, the wheel spin of the second roulette wheel is initiated to begin the second gaming event.
Improved techniques for gaming cabinet design include synchronizing animations across a plurality of displays positioned around the gaming cabinet. Synchronization of animation and/or linked curved shapes of the display may provide an improved immersive experience for both players at and observers of gaming stations in the cabinet.
Systems and methods are disclosed for operating roulette games. A betting interface on a player station may include a first betting layout to receive a bet corresponding to a first roulette game, and a second betting layout to receive a bet corresponding to a second roulette game. A timing of a first betting window and a second window may be alternated so that the first betting window enables a bet acquisition corresponding to a round of a first roulette game, and the second betting window enables a bet acquisition corresponding to a round of the second roulette game. A first roulette ball, corresponding to a round of the first roulette game may be launched when the second betting window is open, and a second roulette ball, corresponding to a round of the second roulette game may be launched when the first betting window is open for a new round.
Systems and methods are disclosed for operating roulette games. Bet information may be acquired from user input provided at a graphical user interface. The bet information may include a wager associated with a first set of symbols. A first roulette ball and a second roulette ball may be asynchronously launched on a roulette wheel. A first symbol associated with a final position of the first roulette ball may determined, and the ball is stored in a sub-pocket beneath a central cone of the roulette wheel prior to the second ball reaching a final position. A second symbol associated with the final position of the second roulette ball may be determined. An animation indicative of a payout based on the bet information, the first symbol, and the second symbol may be provided on the graphical user interface.
A roulette wheel system and method of using are disclosed. A roulette wheel may include a rotatable rim, a controller, and an optical display system. The optical display system may be configured to provide a plurality of lighting effects visible on a top surface of the rotatable rim. The controller may provide signal content to the optical display system to produce a lighting effect corresponding to current gaming information. Lighting effects may indicate simulating rotation of numbers or symbols, provide real-time game information, track a position of a roulette ball, respond to various gaming events, or promote interest and excitement towards the game.
A roulette system including two roulette machines. Standard roulette bets may be placed by a player on a first roulette machine and if no side bet is placed, only the first machine is operated. When a side bet is placed, a second roulette machine is operated in parallel with the first machine. Side bets may be based on various combinations of results from each machine, or an aggregate total of the result of both machines, and other proposition type bets. Inertial values associated with the balls of each machine may be monitored and used to adjust ball launch times, ball launch speeds, rotation velocity of roulette wheels of the machines and the braking of the roulette wheels so the machines operate in parallel.
A multi-ball roulette mechanism having an annular stationary rim with an upwardly curved face around which two or more roulette balls travel. A rotating roulette wheel is positioned in a central opening of the stationary rim, both of which are supported by a base. The two or more roulette balls travel from the curved face into pockets of the roulette wheel. A roulette ball launching system launches the two or more roulette balls spinning around the stationary rim in a direction opposite the roulette wheel. The curved face of the stationary rim includes a path around which the roulette balls travel. The path may include two or more separate tracks or a continual spiral. A first roulette ball is launched by the roulette ball launching system onto the path to rotate around the stationary rim while moving down the curved face toward the roulette wheel as the first roulette ball loses momentum. The second roulette ball is not launched by the roulette ball launching system onto the path until the first roulette ball has moved a sufficient distance down the curved face of the stationary rim.
A tilt detection system including a roulette wheel, at least one inclination sensor positioned on or within a rim of the roulette wheel, and a display module comprising a plurality of light outputs. The tilt detection system can obtain positional data during operation of the roulette wheel and determine tilt data indicative of the roulette wheel's position relative to a baseline indicative of a leveled state. A roulette wheel tilt status, e.g., level, warning, and error, may be determined based on the tilt data, and a display module can activate the plurality of light outputs based on the tilt status. Two or more stepper motors may lever the roulette wheel in response to the tilt status.
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
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Gaming cabinet with universal connection for mechanical game topper
A gaming cabinet is described that includes a base section and a replaceable topper. The base section including a controller module and a computer module. The controller module including a plurality of connectors. The base section having an upper section and a lower section. The upper section including an interactive display and one or more buttons configured to enable a player to interact with the two or more games at least partially displayed on the display. The replaceable topper being configured to connect to the base section. The replaceable topper including electronics configured to enable an aspect of a first game among the two or more games to be played and including a plurality of connectors configured to mate with the plurality of connectors of the base section, wherein replacement of the replaceable topper enables a second game among the two or more games to be played.
A wagering system including a roulette wheel, multiple balls of a first or second color, a selector for selecting a ball, and a processor that causes the system to randomly select a ball for use in the game which is determined when the selected roulette ball stops at a numbered wheel position, selects one or more side bet numbers when a side bet is placed by a player, and resolves side bet wagers as follows: side bet wagers are forfeit when a first colored ball is selected or paid at lower odds; side bet wager may be forfeit when either ball is selected and the number position on the roulette wheel does not match the side bet number; and side bet wagers are resolved at higher odds when the second colored ball is the selected roulette ball and the number position on the roulette wheel matches the side bet number.
A craps gaming system is described including a craps table and a plurality of consoles. The craps table includes a dealer console configured to control play at the craps table and a shooter console configured to enable a shooter to place bets while also being a shooter. A plurality of player consoles located in close proximity to the craps table and connected over a network to the dealer console and the shooter console each include a display having a graphical user interface and a mechanism for receiving money or credits from a player. The dealer console communicates with each player console and generates a list of players eligible to be the shooter. When a player accepts of an invitation to be the shooter, the dealer console causes the network to mirror the graphical user interface and associated content from an accepting player's player console among the plurality of player consoles to the shooter console.
A tilt detection system including a roulette wheel, at least one inclination sensor positioned on or within a rim of the roulette wheel, and a display module comprising a plurality of light outputs. The tilt detection system can obtain positional data during operation of the roulette wheel and determine tilt data indicative of the roulette wheel's position relative to a baseline indicative of a leveled state. A roulette wheel tilt status, e.g., level, warning, and error, may be determined based on the tilt data, and a display module can activate the plurality of light outputs based on the tilt status. Two or more stepper motors may lever the roulette wheel in response to the tilt status.
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
A single player vertical roulette mechanism is directed that includes a stand, a wheel, a rotating rim and two drive mechanisms. The wheel is configured to be mounted to the stand and rotate relative to the stand. The wheel includes a plurality of numbers corresponding to a roulette wheel. One drive mechanism is affixed to the stand and configured to rotate the wheel. A second drive mechanism is affixed to the stand and configured to rotate the rotating rim. A roulette ball is fixedly mounted to the rotating rim. A plurality of lights are fixedly mounted to the stand between the stand and the wheel. A light illuminates the ball. The plurality of lights illuminate the wheel so the numbers are visible to a player of the vertical roulette mechanism. The stand is further connected to a seat for a single player such that the roulette mechanism can be substituted for a traditional slot machine cabinet.
Methods are described for controlling movement of dice in a gaming system. The gaming system includes an input device controllable by a user and a platform for holding the dice. The platform may be moved up and down by a drive to cause the dice to be moved upward and thrown above the surface of the platform. Data received from the input device may be used to determine the upward motion of the platform. The data may include the distance a user is from the input device. The data may also include how hard, how far and/or how fast a user pushes the input device. Data received from the input device may not be used to determine the upward motion of the platform. The time at which the platform may be moved may be randomly determined.
A rotating wheel system includes face segments separated by posts positioned around a perimeter and a flexible pointer that interacts with the pegs as the wheel rotates. The system controls rotation of the wheel, randomly selects a segment at which to stop prior to the wheel being rotated based on a randomly selected friction deceleration and a randomly selected damping time constant, and controls rotation of the wheel to make it appear as though the wheel randomly stopped at the preselected segment. The system includes one or more player stations that are notified of the selected segment after the wheel is stopped. The system includes a second bonus wheel that is triggered when the selected segment is a trigger segment. The bonus wheel can be a physical wheel that is part of the wheel, a display that is part of the wheel, or displayed on a player station.
c) at least 37 randomly numbered receptors are on the wheel. Attached to the wheel assembly above the upper track is a panel of multicolor light elements with a direction of light emission of individual light emitting elements in the light panel oriented to direct emitted light towards the receptors, the panel circumscribing the bowl and providing at least two different color light elements. At least some of the multicolor light emitting elements varying individual light intensity of individual ones of the multicolor light emitting elements to variably color the wheel assembly. An audio system also replicates gaming sounds of roulette.
A gaming apparatus having electronic input controls therein includes: a player input panel; a video display system; and a gaming processor. The player input panel may have a first input control specific to providing a command to the gaming processor and the player input panel. The command enables a second player input control on the player input panel. This second player input control is specific to alteration of game play so that physical activity at the player panel will enter commands to the gaming controller to execute gaming play without placing any economic value at risk during a demonstration period. The gaming processor allows the demonstration period to continue for only a predetermined time limit or event occurrence that does not result in resolution of a wager.
A craps gaming system is directed to a craps table including a dice area and one or more sensors configured to sense when dice are added to the dice area and when dice are removed from the dice area. A plurality of player consoles located in close proximity to the craps table are connected over a network to the one or more sensors. Each player console is configured to enable players to place bets on a craps game played on the craps table. Each player console is configured to disable the player console from accepting further bets on the craps game when a signal is received from the one or more sensors indicating that dice have been removed from the dice area.
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for providing a selection of dice to use in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a method for providing a selection of dice may include providing X selection items corresponding to Y separate dice systems, where each of the Y separate dice systems are configured to throw at least one dice in an enclosed space. The method may further include receiving a selection of the X selection items corresponding to the Y separate dice systems. The method may additionally include visually indicating the selection of the X selection items.
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for reading at least one dice. In one aspect, a method may include transmitting an RFID signal proximate to at least one dice, for example, which is contained within a dice gaming system. The method may also include receiving at least two RFID responses, with each of the RFID responses associated with different faces of at least one dice. A first RFID response may be associated with a first signal strength and the second RFID response associated with a second signal strength. The method may further include determining which side of the dice is facing upwards based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength using machine learning.
G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
A rotating wheel system includes face segments separated by posts positioned around a perimeter and a flexible pointer that interacts with the pegs as the wheel rotates. The system controls rotation of the wheel, randomly selects a segment at which to stop prior to the wheel being rotated based on a randomly selected friction deceleration and a randomly selected damping time constant, and controls rotation of the wheel to make it appear as though the wheel randomly stopped at the preselected segment. The system includes one or more player stations that are notified of the selected segment after the wheel is stopped. The system includes a second bonus wheel that is triggered when the selected segment is a trigger segment. The bonus wheel can be a physical wheel that is part of the wheel, a display that is part of the wheel, or displayed on a player station.
A gaming cabinet is described that includes a base section and a replaceable topper. The base section including a controller module and a computer module. The controller module including a plurality of connectors. The base section having an upper section and a lower section. The upper section including an interactive display and one or more buttons configured to enable a player to interact with the two or more games at least partially displayed on the display. The replaceable topper being configured to connect to the base section. The replaceable topper including electronics configured to enable an aspect of a first game among the two or more games to be played and including a plurality of connectors configured to mate with the plurality of connectors of the base section, wherein replacement of the replaceable topper enables a second game among the two or more games to be played.
A craps gaming system is described including a craps table and a plurality of consoles. The craps table includes a dealer console configured to control play at the craps table and a shooter console configured to enable a shooter to place bets while also being a shooter. A plurality of player consoles located in close proximity to the craps table and connected over a network to the dealer console and the shooter console each include a display having a graphical user interface and a mechanism for receiving money or credits from a player. The dealer console communicates with each player console and generates a list of players eligible to be the shooter. When a player accepts of an invitation to be the shooter, the dealer console causes the network to mirror the graphical user interface and associated content from an accepting player's player console among the plurality of player consoles to the shooter console.
A craps gaming system is directed to a craps table including a dice area and one or more sensors configured to sense when dice are added to the dice area and when dice are removed from the dice area. A plurality of player consoles located in close proximity to the craps table are connected over a network to the one or more sensors. Each player console is configured to enable players to place bets on a craps game played on the craps table. Each player console is configured to disable the player console from accepting further bets on the craps game when a signal is received from the one or more sensors indicating that dice have been removed from the dice area.
A roulette wagering system is described that includes a roulette machine configured to operate live roulette games in which a roulette ball is launched into an angled annular track encircling a roulette wheel. A controller associated with the roulette machine may regulate one or more inertial values associated with the roulette ball. A bet close time of a betting window associated with the live roulette games may be determined based on the one or more inertial values associated. A rotation velocity of the roulette wheel may be adjusted subsequent to a bet close time of a live roulette games. Game cycle events may be detected using audio associated with the live roulette games and audible and/or visual effects may be generated based on the audio. A controller associated with the roulette machine may synchronizes the live roulette games operated by the roulette machine with live roulette games operated by one or more additional roulette machines. Bets may be placed based on a player selected betting risk level.
A roulette wagering system is described that includes a roulette machine configured to operate live roulette games in which a roulette ball is launched into an angled annular track encircling a roulette wheel. A controller associated with the roulette machine may regulate one or more inertial values associated with the roulette ball. A bet close time of a betting window associated with the live roulette games may be determined based on the one or more inertial values associated. A rotation velocity of the roulette wheel may be adjusted subsequent to a bet close time of a live roulette games. Game cycle events may be detected using audio associated with the live roulette games and audible and/or visual effects may be generated based on the audio. A controller associated with the roulette machine may synchronizes the live roulette games operated by the roulette machine with live roulette games operated by one or more additional roulette machines. Bets may be placed based on a player selected betting risk level.
A single player vertical roulette mechanism is directed that includes a stand, a wheel and a motor. The wheel is configured to be mounted to the stand and rotate relative to the stand. The wheel includes a plurality of numbers corresponding to a roulette wheel. The motor is affixed to the stand and configured to rotate the wheel. A roulette ball is also fixedly mounted to the stand. A plurality of lights are fixedly mounted to the stand between the stand and the wheel. The plurality of lights illuminate the wheel so the numbers are visible to a player of the vertical roulette mechanism. A seat for a single player may also be connected to the stand enabling the roulette mechanism to be substituted for a traditional slot machine cabinet.
An electronic gaming system with a visual display system has a player input station for at least entering wagers on an underlying wagering event. The system includes a processor providing signal content to the visual display system. The player input station further has an electronic-field communication input device that is simultaneously responsive to a player's hand movements in three dimensions and with respect to velocity. A communication link exists from the electronic-field communication input device to the processor and then to the visual display system to provide image signals transmitted from the processor to the visual display system. The image signals are varied in response to sensed hand movements in at least one of the three dimensions and velocity, wherein the visual display system displays an image varied in response to sensed hand movements. The caused variations have no effect on a random outcome in the underlying wagering event.
A gaming system and method where at least two player terminals, each including a seat, a display, inputs/outputs, a reader system, and an electro-mechanical component that provides a first gaming event unique to the terminal on which wagers can be placed and resolved based on a random event outcome. The system and method also includes a communal gaming system connected to terminals and including a processor and memory for storing code that executes a second gaming event that is common to each terminal and displayed on a display visible to each player of the terminals. The first gaming events are carried out on the terminals during or between each second gaming event.
A system enables group play for table games of craps and/or roulette comprising. The gaming table surface enables play of craps or roulette. A processor receives event outcomes from outcomes on the gaming table surface from game play. Multiple player input terminals are distributed around the gaming table surface in an arc including of more than 200 degrees. The multiple player input terminals are in two-way communication with the processor. An elevated display system is supported above and around the gaming table surface. The elevated display system shows a dynamic rendition of craps or roulette game play including at least a display of event outcomes from play of craps or roulette on which the wagers are resolved by the processor.
a) multiple player input terminals having player input controls in communication with a gaming processor and a display screen; b) a library of motion images or a motion capture suit in communication with a display processor. The display processor is in communication with a community display system viewable from all of the multiple number of player input terminals in communication with the gaming processor. The gaming processor is configured to execute software to accept and resolve wagers from the player input terminals and the player input terminal is in communication with the display processor and a controller for the library and/or motion capture suit such that command input can be conveyed to the controller for the motion capture suit.
A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
H04N 13/366 - Image reproducers using viewer tracking
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Terminal, system and game play method for random number selection events
A virtual entertainment system supports holographic display for multiple players. The system has multiple viewing screens, each screen displaying thematic events. Multiple carriages have seating supporting multiple audience members. A track system supports and directs the multiple carriages through a sequence of the multiple viewing screens. A processor accesses memory of more than one theme and multiple holographic data content related to a single theme to each of the video display screens. A theme selecting input system provides a signal identifying a single theme for display to a single carriage as it moves along the track system. The processor identifies location of individual carriages with respect to individual viewing screens. The processor provides thematic content of the single identified theme to the at least two players in the individual respective ones of the multiple carriages. The theme may be gaming activity and include gaming input.
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for calibrating displacement of a platform for throwing dice in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a method may include obtaining a configured platform displacement during a throw of one or more dice by the dice gaming system. The throw of the dice may be associated with at least one dice throw parameter. The method may also include measuring an actual platform displacement during the throw of dice by the dice gaming system, and comparing the configured platform displacement with the measured actual platform displacement to determine a displacement delta. The method may additionally include adjusting at least one dice throw parameter based on the comparison to decrease the displacement delta for future throws of the one or more dice.
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Oscillation and magnetic braking assembly for dice gaming system
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for controlling movement of a platform in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a dice system may include a platform and at least one member extending from the platform. The at least one member may include at least one magnet. The system may also include a first magnetic movement limiter positioned in a first direction from the at least one magnet and a second magnetic movement limiter positioned in a second direction opposite to the first direction from the at least one magnet. The first magnetic movement limiter and the second magnetic movement limiter may limit movement of the member in the first and second directions.
c) at least 37 randomly numbered receptors are on the wheel.
Attached to the wheel assembly above the upper track is a panel of multicolor light elements with a direction of light emission of individual light emitting elements in the light panel oriented to direct emitted light towards the receptors, the panel circumscribing the bowl and providing at least two different color light elements. At least some of the multicolor light emitting elements varying individual light intensity of individual ones of the multicolor light emitting elements to variably color the wheel assembly. An audio system also replicates gaming sounds of roulette.
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for reading at least one dice. In one aspect, a method may include transmitting an RFID signal proximate to at least one dice, for example, which is contained within a dice gaming system. The method may also include receiving at least two RFID responses, with each of the RFID responses associated with different faces of at least one dice. A first RFID response may be associated with a first signal strength and the second RFID response associated with a second signal strength. The method may further include determining which side of the dice is facing upwards based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength using machine learning.
G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
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A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for controlling movement of a platform for rolling at least one dice in a gaming system. In one aspect, a method for controlling movement of a platform for rolling at least one dice in a gaming system is described. In one aspect, a method for controlling movement of a dice includes causing a platform holding at least one dice to move upward with a first force. The method may further include causing the platform to move downward a first distance or over a first period of time. The method may additionally include causing the platform to move upward with a second force, with a height that the dice moves upward being configured by selecting at least one of the first force, the first distance, the first period of time, or the second force.
Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for providing a selection of dice to use in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a method for providing a selection of dice may include providing X selection items corresponding to Y separate dice systems, where each of the Y separate dice systems are configured to throw at least one dice in an enclosed space. The method may further include receiving a selection of the X selection items corresponding to the Y separate dice systems. The method may additionally include visually indicating the selection of the X selection items.
A system enables group play for table games of craps and/or roulette comprising. The gaming table surface enables play of craps or roulette. A processor receives event outcomes from outcomes on the gaming table surface from game play. Multiple player input terminals are distributed around the gaming table surface in an arc including of more than 200 degrees. The multiple player input terminals are in two-way communication with the processor. An elevated display system is supported above and around the gaming table surface. The elevated display system shows a dynamic rendition of craps or roulette game play including at least a display of event outcomes from play of craps or roulette on which the wagers are resolved by the processor.
A convertible gaming system that can be switched for different methods between fully automatic play with no live dealer and semi-automatic play with a live dealer and electronic wagering from player input controls. The system may include a table top; multiple independent player input positions; and a processor. Both an automatic card randomization and delivery for view-only system, and a semi-automatic system including communication link on the table top for engagement with a delivery shoe having or providing knowledge of playing card suit and rank for delivery to multiple independent player positions for use in a wagering event are provided. The processor is configured to determine individual hand count and/or hand rank at the multiple independent player positions for use in determining wagering event outcomes whether the playing card hand count or hand rank is transmitted from the automatic system or the semi-automatic system.
a) multiple player input terminals having player input controls in communication with a gaming processor and a display screen; b) a library of motion images or a motion capture suit in communication with a display processor. The display processor is in communication with a community display system viewable from all of the multiple number of player input terminals in communication with the gaming processor. The gaming processor is configured to execute software to accept and resolve wagers from the player input terminals and the player input terminal is in communication with the display processor and a controller for the library and/or motion capture suit such that command input can be conveyed to the controller for the motion capture suit.
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Demonstration mode in skill-based gaming technology
a gaming processor.
The player input panel may have a first input control specific to providing a command to the gaming processor and the player input panel. The command enables a second player input control on the player input panel. This second player input control is specific to alteration of game play so that physical activity at the player panel will enter commands to the gaming controller to execute gaming play without placing any economic value at risk during a demonstration period. The gaming processor allows the demonstration period to continue for only a predetermined time limit or event occurrence that does not result in resolution of a wager.
An electronic wagering system may have a player input system, a game processor and a random outcome wagering event system in communication with the game processor. The electronic wagering system receives wagers on a wagering event generating a random outcome event that is used to determine outcomes on received wagers. The processor accounts for wagers placed, credits entered, wagers lost and wagers won and credit status. When the gaming system does not require a contribution to a non-gaming institution, the player input system must contain a specific control that enables a player to input instructions on each of or at least one of recipient(s) of a charitable contribution, amount of contribution from either credit status or directly from winnings before being contributed to the credit status.
A gaming apparatus has both a base wagering game apparatus with a processor, symbol display component and player input controls, and a secondary game element visible from the base wagering game. The secondary game element has a see-through container that is liquid proof, a fluid source and a pump to move fluid into and out of the see-through container. Winning outcomes in the base wagering game cause the pump in the secondary game element to change a visible volume of liquid within the container so that a changed level of liquid within the container can be seen. When a predetermined level of liquid is attained within the container, a bonus payment or bonus game is initiated as a resolution of wagers placed through the player input controls.
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Roulette system with side bet and random multiplier event
A wagering system having: a physical roulette wheel; a source of multiple drop balls; a selection system that selects a single drop ball from a roulette ball storage area; and the roulette ball storage area storing a first roulette ball of a first color in a first accessible area and storing a second roulette ball of a second color in a second accessible area. The processor recognizing wagers on roulette wagering event outcomes and side bets placed at a player position on roulette wagering event outcomes. The processor is configured to resolve wagers at a player position with the side bet being recognized on roulette wagering event outcomes that do occur at odds against a second paytable with odds on at least some winning event outcomes that are higher than odds on the same at least some winning event outcomes without a side bet.
A combination lock system has a lock body with a central portion and an surrounding portion on a face of the lock system. The central portion has a biometric scanner and the surrounding portion has a set of visible symbols that may be individually activated in sequence to indicate an unlocking code. An intelligent component in communication with the combination lock system is configured to compare scanned biometric data with stored biometric data to confirm a user identity A locking and unlocking component is attached to the lock body and is configured to be unlocked by the unlocking code being provided and the intelligent component confirming the user identity by compared biometric data.
A no skill, automatic play blackjack game and apparatus enables fully automated play of a blackjack machine with no skill required and the player enabled to wager one or more of three player hands against the dealer hand and/or on a dealer hand against one or more of three player hands. All play is automatic with ability to exercise choices in any hit, stand, double down or split decisions.
A system and method obtains random award-content information on an economic entity associated with a gaming establishment. The system has an award identifier selected from the group consisting of an article or purchase receipt intimately associated with an electromagnetically functional such as a hand-held information receiving and transmission device that can interrogate the award identifier. The award identifier contains communicable information relating to a random value that can be used for wagering credit in the gaming establishment. A distal server is in wireless two-way communication with the intermediate system entry device, the distal server capable of receiving, storing and transmitting information from the award identifier transmitted through the intermediate system entry device. Information specific to at least available gaming value available through the intermediate system entry device is identified only after communication has been first established between the intermediate system entry device and the server.
A virtual entertainment system supports holographic display for multiple players. The system has multiple viewing screens, each screen displaying thematic events. Multiple carriages have seating supporting multiple audience members. A track system supports and directs the multiple carriages through a sequence of the multiple viewing screens. A processor accesses memory of more than one theme and multiple holographic data content related to a single theme to each of the video display screens. A theme selecting input system provides a signal identifying a single theme for display to a single carriage as it moves along the track system. The processor identifies location of individual carriages with respect to individual viewing screens. The processor provides thematic content of the single identified theme to the at least two players in the individual respective ones of the multiple carriages. The theme may be gaming activity and include gaming input.
(1) Slot machines and replacement parts therefor; video slot machines and replacement parts therefor; gaming machines and replacement parts therefor; gaming machines with a liquid crystal display and replacement parts therefor; mechanical reel type slot machines with a liquid crystal display and replacement parts therefor; multi-terminal gaming machines with or without displays.
A method and apparatus provide a side bet game play method for dice games and particularly Sic Bo. Multiple outcomes may be wagered on for occurrence of Trips. Excess numbers of dice beyond what are needed for a dice game outcome are reduced to the necessary number for use in the dice game by visual identification selection or exclusion by input or automatic processor selection/exclusion.
A gaming system provides a wagering venue for multiple wagering positions. A processor executes code to simulate a physical random gaming event outcome using a random number generator. Memory stores three-dimensional video displayable image data of a device for the physical random gaming event outcome. A three-dimensional video display system has a three-dimensional image display field. At least two player input terminals and seating for the player input terminals within the at least 30 degree field of view. The processor i) identifies a wager from a specific player input terminal, ii) initiates generation of an event outcome in a random event outcome game, iii) generates an event outcome simulating a physical random event generating outcome; iv) selects image data from the memory of a three-dimensional event outcome in which the generated simulated physical random event outcome is shown; v) displays the selected image data; and resolves the wager based upon the generated event outcome.
wherein the sensing system is in data communication connectivity with a processor and the processor is configured to determine a specific game value related to a basis for determining a game outcome.
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A wagering game is played with three wheels having three parallel but not coincident axes of rotation. Each wheel is spun so they are spinning at the same time. Wagers are placed on any one, two or three of the spinning wheels to predict outcomes of symbol identification on each of the wheels. Each wheel may be similar to a Big 6 wheel.
(1) Slot machines and replacement parts therefor; video slot machines and replacement parts therefor; gaming machines and replacement parts therefor; gaming machines with a liquid crystal display and replacement parts therefor; mechanical reel type slot machines with a liquid crystal display and replacement parts therefor.
A shuffling apparatus comprising: at least three card holders, each adapted to hold at least one deck of cards; a conveying mechanism adapted to convey cards between each card holder and at least two other card holders, the conveying mechanism controllable to select a destination card holder of the at least two card holders; and a controller arranged to control the conveying mechanism in a shuffling mode in which cards are sent between a source card holder and selected ones of the at least two destination card holders.
Games, gaming machines, including table top electronic games, electro-mechanical roulette table with wheel, ball, keyboard and touch screen; parts, components and accessories for the aforesaid goods.
A roulette machine having a launch device including an automatic ball-change magazine is described. The magazine includes a revolving mechanism positioned over a plate with a through hole. The magazine stores a plurality of roulette balls for future use and facilitates changing a current game ball for a next ball once the current game ball has been used a predetermined number of times. A roulette ball change is facilitated by rotating the revolving mechanism sufficient to trap the current game ball and prevent it from being used, then rotating the revolving mechanism further to release the next ball from storage. The magazine further facilitates the utilization of a special ball for one game cycle in place of the current game ball and then switching back to the current game ball at the conclusion of the one game cycle.
A craps gaming system is described including a craps table and a plurality of consoles. The craps table includes a dealer console configured to control play at the craps table and a shooter console configured to enable a shooter to place bets while also being a shooter. A plurality of player consoles each include a display having a graphical user interface and a mechanism for receiving money or credits from a player. The dealer console communicates with each player console and generates a list of players eligible to be the shooter. When a player accepts of an invitation to be the shooter, the dealer console causes the network to mirror the graphical user interface and associated content from an accepting player's player console among the plurality of player consoles to the shooter console.
A single player vertical roulette mechanism is directed that includes a stand, a wheel and a motor. The wheel is configured to be mounted to the stand and rotate relative to the stand. The wheel includes a plurality of numbers corresponding to a roulette wheel. The motor is affixed to the stand and configured to rotate the wheel. A roulette ball is also fixedly mounted to the stand. A plurality of lights are fixedly mounted to the stand between the stand and the wheel. The plurality of lights illuminate the wheel so the numbers are visible to a player of the vertical roulette mechanism. A seat for a single player may also be connected to the stand enabling the roulette mechanism to be substituted for a traditional slot machine cabinet.
A roulette wagering system is described that includes a roulette machine configured to operate live roulette games in which a roulette ball is launched into an angled annular track encircling a roulette wheel. A controller associated with the roulette machine may regulate one or more inertial values associated with the roulette ball. A controller associated with the roulette machine may synchronizes the live roulette games operated by the roulette machine with live roulette games operated by one or more additional roulette machines. Bets may be placed based on a player selected betting risk level.
A roulette wagering system is described that includes a roulette machine configured to operate live roulette games in which a roulette ball is launched into an angled annular track encircling a roulette wheel. A controller associated with the roulette machine may regulate one or more inertial values associated with the roulette ball. A bet close time of a betting window associated with the live roulette games may be determined based on the one or more inertial values associated. A rotation velocity of the roulette wheel may be adjusted subsequent to a bet close time of a live roulette games. Game cycle events may be detected using audio associated with the live roulette games and audible and/or visual effects may be generated based on the audio. A controller associated with the roulette machine may synchronizes the live roulette games operated by the roulette machine with live roulette games operated by one or more additional roulette machines. Bets may be placed based on a player selected betting risk level.
A rotating wheel system includes face segments separated by posts positioned around a perimeter and a flexible pointer that interacts with the pegs as the wheel rotates. The system controls rotation of the wheel, randomly selects a segment at which to stop prior to the wheel being rotated based on a randomly selected friction deceleration and a randomly selected damping time constant, and controls rotation of the wheel to make it appear as though the wheel randomly stopped at the preselected segment. The system includes one or more player stations that are notified of the selected segment after the wheel is stopped. The system includes a second bonus wheel that is triggered when the selected segment is a trigger segment. The bonus wheel can be a physical wheel that is part of the wheel, a display that is part of the wheel, or displayed on a player station.
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
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ROULETTE SYSTEM WITH SIDE BETS BASED ON DIFFERENT BALLS
A wagering system including a roulette wheel, multiple balls of a first or second color, a selector for selecting a ball, and a processor that causes the system to randomly select a ball for use in the game which is determined when the selected ball stops at a numbered wheel position, selects one or more side bet numbers when a side bet is placed by a player, and resolves side bet wagers as follows: side bet wagers are forfeit when a first colored ball is selected or paid at lower odds; side bet wager may be forfeit when either ball is selected and the number position on the roulette wheel does not match the side bet number; and side bet wagers are resolved at higher odds when the second colored ball is the selected ball and the number position on the roulette wheel matches the side bet number.
A tilt detection system including a roulette wheel, at least one inclination sensor positioned on or within a rim of the roulette wheel, and a display module comprising a plurality of light outputs. The tilt detection system can obtain positional data during operation of the roulette wheel and determine tilt data indicative of the roulette wheel's position relative to a baseline indicative of a leveled state. A roulette wheel tilt status, e.g., level, warning, and error, may be determined based on the tilt data, and a display module can activate the plurality of light outputs based on the tilt status. Two or more stepper motors may lever the roulette wheel in response to the tilt status.
A63F 7/00 - Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
A63F 7/02 - Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks using falling playing bodies or playing bodies running on an inclined surface, e.g. pinball games
A63F 7/30 - ObstaclesTargetsScoring or pocketing devicesPlaying-body-actuated sensors, e.g. switchesTilt indicators
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
