Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A roulette system provides an enhanced gaming experience with: a) a wheel assembly of a bowl accommodating a roulette ball and an inner diameter of the wheel assembly; b) raised deflection elements are disposed within an annular lower track; and 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Wagering games, bonus games, secondary games and/or progressive games can be enabled on a gaming system having: a set of gaming elements having a readable indicia thereon or a sensing system indicating the presence of a gaming element at a specific location and the generation of a gaming value for a sensed gaming element; a motivating system for physically moving and distributing random individual gaming elements from a set of gaming elements to individual positions within a receptor element; a sensing system configured to sense information on individual gaming elements, the information relating to at least one of game values or symbols; 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.

Abstract: A console for enabling play of a casino wagering game has: a video display screen; a player input system; a wager accepting and resolving system; a ball drop-and-capture gaming system; sensors for the gaming system; and a processor. Separate areas are provided on the video display screen for display of distinct results from at least two consecutive separate ball drop-and-capture events. The processor is configured to: a) receive information from sensors as to results of each ball drop-and-capture event; b) transmit viewable information to each separate area provided on the video display screen for each consecutive separate ball drop-and-capture event; and c) to compare all ball drop-and-capture events to a preselected number of memorialized ball drop-and-capture outcomes.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A roulette system provides an enhanced gaming experience with: a) a wheel assembly of a bowl accommodating a roulette ball and an inner diameter of the wheel assembly; b) raised deflection elements are disposed within an annular lower track; and 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A roulette system provides an enhanced gaming experience with: a) a wheel assembly of a bowl accommodating a roulette ball and an inner diameter of the wheel assembly; b) raised deflection elements are disposed within an annular lower track; and 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.