Abstract: A disc cutter for a cutting unit used in an undercutting operation and a method of producing the same. The disc cutter including an annular disc body made of a metal alloy or metal matrix composite having a first side, a second side arranged substantially opposite to the first side and a radially peripheral part. At least one metal alloy, metal matrix composite or cemented carbide cutting part is mounted in and substantially encircling the radially peripheral part of the disc body which protrudes outwardly therefrom to engage with the rock during the mining operation. The at least one cutting part is made from a material having a higher wear resistance than the material used for the disc body, wherein the disc body and the cutting part are joined by diffusion bonds.

Abstract: There is provided a gaming system, comprising: a plurality of gaming clients located at a first site; a site controller located at the first site; and a gaming server adapted to generate game outcomes for the gaming clients, the gaming server being located at a second site remote from the first site and in communication with the gaming clients and the site controller over a network, the gaming server comprising an operational database adapted to store operational data of each gaming client; and a communication interface arranged to communicate the operational data of each gaming client to the site controller.

Abstract: A method for managing meters in a gaming system comprises receiving meter information at a client gaming machine in a format employed by a client/server gaming system. The information is processed to be compatible with a gaming management system. The processed meter information is then provided to the gaming management system.

Abstract: A method for managing game specific meters in a gaming system comprises receiving game meter information of a specific game instance from a gaming application. The game meter information is subsequently provided to a gaming manager application capable of interfacing with the gaming system.

Abstract: A method of managing meters in a gaming system comprises a first step of temporarily storing meter information in a cache of a gaming management module. Upon receipt of an instruction from the gaming system, the meter information temporarily stored in cache is written to a storage location.