Abstract: A system for real time attendance, from a remote game site, at a game going on at relocated game site.

Abstract: A gaming and/or entertainment device, in the form of a coin or token-operated slot machine and/or gambling device, having a plurality of separate display units for displaying game information. At least one of the display units is provided with a touch panel for inputting control commands by touch. The touch panel is of continuous design over, in each case, at least part of at least two different display units, at least one display unit of which has a concave display surface. As a result of the touch panel extending over the boundary region or the intermediate space between two display units, it is possible, despite the use of a plurality of display units, to obtain a continuously closed-off device front. The design of the corresponding device wall is simplified and the protection against penetration into the housing at gap areas is increased.

Abstract: A gaming system may comprise a processor, a gaming machine in electronic communication with the processor, and a memory device in electronic communication with the processor with a first game and a second game stored thereon. The first game may have a first return percentage and the second game may have a second return percentage, wherein the first return percentage and the second return percentage are different. A player may elect to play the first game or the second game by selecting a first game selection device or a second game selection device, respectively, with a goal of figuring out which game has the higher return percentage.

Abstract: A system and method for play of a community game in a casino establishment or on a network with general purpose computing devices for offering at least two players an opportunity to work cooperatively to achieve a community jackpot. The community jackpot may be awarded based on the outcome of a base game, or an outcome on a sub-game or a bonus game that involves a sequence of movements among the players. A system and method for providing hybrid jackpot funding technique is also described in which alternating funding schemes are used to fund the community jackpot and at least one other game jackpot simultaneously.

Abstract: A gaming system comprising a gaming server, and a plurality of user terminals, the gaming server and the gaming machines being connected via a network; the gaming server providing a database to store a plurality of records, each record having an account number as a key value; each of the gaming machines comprising a biometric interface for requesting a user's biometric data for storing with the account; and means for handling e-wallet cash information of the user; and wherein at least one user terminal is adapted as a cash out terminal to provide cash payout of the users e-wallet to the user upon authentication by means of the biometric interface and the stored biometric data.

Abstract: An amusement machine including a housing for receiving a computer-controlled game process control, connected to a display device for depicting the game process, which is connected to an actuator allocated to the housing for signaling information sent by the game process control. Wherein the signals of the actuator designed as an infrared light diode can be perceived by a monitoring device designed as a monitoring camera.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device comprising at least one display unit and an illumination device for illuminating an edge region of the at least one display unit. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a display device and to an entertainment device comprising such a display device. The display device according to the invention comprises, in addition to the at least one display unit and the illumination device, at least one determination means for determining a color information from an image block of the at least one display unit, and further comprises a color control means for controlling the color and/or color spectrum of the light emitted by the illumination device as a function of the color information. The color information can be obtained from the light which is actually emitted by the display unit in said image block, for which a light detection device having an observation region that is limited to the image block can be provided.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine, a touchscreen device in electronic communication with the gaming machine, and a gaming chair mechanically coupled to the touchscreen device. The position of the touchscreen device may be adjustable relative to the gaming chair. The gaming machine may perform an action in response to a signal from the touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may communicate with the gaming machine via a conduit plugged into a hardware port of the gaming machine, for example. The action performed by the gaming machine in response to the signal may include, for example, starting a game, cashing out, retrieving information, selecting pay lines, adjusting a bet, or requesting an attendant.

Abstract: A gaming system having a gaming server, and a plurality of user terminals, the gaming server and the gaming machines being connected via a network. The gaming server providing a database to store a plurality of records, each record having an account number as a key value; each of the gaming machines including a biometric interface for requesting a user's biometric data for storing with the account. A system is provided for handling e-wallet cash information of the user. Wherein at least one user terminal is adapted as a cash out terminal to provide cash payout of the users e-wallet to the user upon authentication by way of the biometric interface and the stored biometric data.

Abstract: An auto-stereoscopic monitor and method for the presentation of a three-dimensional scene on an auto-stereoscopic monitor, wherein a number of basic images of a scene is predefined, b) an image mask is predefined for each of the basic images, c) the individual basic images are weighted pixel by pixel or subpixel by subpixel with the values of the respectively associated image mask and are then added to form a raster image, d) the determined raster image is displayed on the screen of the auto-stereoscopic monitor, e) a current normal distance of the viewer from the monitor is determined, and f) a stretch factor is determined as a function of the determined current normal distance and a nominal distance off the screen, wherein the image masks are stretched or compressed in the direction of the horizontal image axis as a function of the stretch factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control device having at least one movably mounted barrier element, which can be moved to a blocking position, in which it blocks access, and an access position, in which access is enabled. In order to enable a variable use in different locations without time-consuming assembly, for example in order to variably delimit different spaces in a casino or an event location, the movable barrier element is mounted on a barrier support which includes free-standing ground contact means for the anchor-free, position-variable putting up of a barrier element on the ground. A lateral delimitation laterally enclosing or extending the at least one barrier element has a modular design and can be assembled from a number of side pieces which can be variably joined end to end under different angles and which together form the lateral delimitation.

Abstract: A partition wall element having a plate-shaped stand base and a wall element extending at a right angle thereto. The wall element can be fastened non-positively and/or positively to the stand base so that the wall element stands with its end side on the stand base. Linear electric conductors for at least one electric circuit and/or data lines of a data bus extend over the length of the stand base, wherein the at least one electric circuit and the at least one data bus or the at least one data connection can be connected to at least one electric circuit and at least one data bus or a data connection of the wall element. A partition wall can be built up from such a partition wall element in a simple and flexible manner, on which partition wall electrical and/or data connections can be made available without interfering cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control device having at least one turnstile which has at least one barrier element that forms a turnstile arm and can be moved into a blocking position in which it blocks the access and into an access position in which it opens the access, an illumination device for illuminating the barrier element being provided. According to the invention, the barrier element forms an at least approximately planar illuminating panel that is made of a transparent material at least in sections and is fastened to a turnstile post at one end section and otherwise projects out freely. In particular an on-screen display element can be integrated into the barrier element and/or can form the barrier element, wherein said on-screen display element can be made of electronic paper with an image-storing function for the changeable display of information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device comprising at least two display units as well as an illuminating device for illuminating a transition area between the at least two display units. The disclosure further relates to a method of operating such a display device as well as an entertainment machine comprising such a display device.

Abstract: A lighting system including a lighting panel, wherein at least one light source, assigned to a narrow side of the lighting panel, is provided for coupling light into the lighting panel. The lighting system also includes a reflector facing a flat side of the lighting panel, wherein the flat side of the lighting panel facing the reflector and/or the reflector and/or an intermediate layer between the reflector and the lighting panel is provided with a surface structure. The surface structure is formed as a line grid made of continuous and intersecting grid lines. According to the lighting system, a high level of homogenization of the light emission from the lighting panel can be achieved in a simple manner. In this way, in particular, greater transmission losses in the edge regions of the lighting panel are prevented.

Abstract: A gaming system may comprise a processor, a gaming machine in electronic communication with the processor, and a memory device in electronic communication with the processor with a first game and a second game stored thereon. The first game may have a first return percentage and the second game may have a second return percentage, wherein the first return percentage and the second return percentage are different. A player may elect to play the first game or the second game by selecting a first game selection device or a second game selection device, respectively, with a goal of figuring out which game has the higher return percentage.

Abstract: A roulette wheel display arrangement and system is disclosed for displaying a winning result from the roulette wheel. The arrangement comprises a display screen which is arranged to extend around a periphery of the wheel, and a plurality of screen facets, each facet being arranged to extend adjacent a corresponding player wagering position. The arrangement further comprises a plurality of image projection units which are separately arranged to project the winning result onto a respective facet of the display screen, the screen facets being inclined toward the roulette wheel away from the respective player wagering position, such that a player can view the winning result from the wagering position on the respective screen facet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device comprising at least one display unit and an illumination device for illuminating an edge region of the at least one display unit. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a display device and to an entertainment device comprising such a display device. The display device according to the invention comprises, in addition to the at least one display unit and the illumination device, at least one determination means for determining a color information from an image block of the at least one display unit, and further comprises a color control means for controlling the color and/or color spectrum of the light emitted by the illumination device as a function of the color information. The color information can be obtained from the light which is actually emitted by the display unit in said image block, for which a light detection device having an observation region that is limited to the image block can be provided.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may determine prize payouts during game play by detecting sporting event outcomes occurring during live sporting games. Each detected sporting event outcome may correspond to a previously determined prize value. The prize values may be determined based on a data analysis of the probable occurrence of each sporting event outcome in previously completed sporting events.

Abstract: A wagering interface is disclosed for a gaming apparatus, for applying a wager when playing a game. The wagering interface comprises a display screen for displaying at least a portion of the game being played and a slider which is repositionable along a slider path orientated to extend from a lower portion of the display to an upper portion of the display. The wager applied when playing the game is dependent on the position of the slider along the path which thus provides a gamer with a visual indication of the wager applied, and thus enables the gamer to better coordinate the application of the wager.