Abstract: Interactions between a player, an electronic gaming machine being played by the player, and a control system that is interfaced with both the electronic gaming machine and the player's smart device are described. The player registers with the electronic gaming machine and also registers with the control system using an application residing on the player's smart device which establishes the player's identity and physical location as being within the venue containing the electronic gaming machine and/or near the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, when both registrations are active, a control command can be sent from the player's smart device that controls an operation of the electronic gaming machine.

Abstract: Dynamic, automatic establishment of social distancing on electronic gaming machines (EGMs). An electronic notice of a game play triggering event that takes place at a first EGM is sent to a control system, and in response to receiving the electronic notice, the control system automatically temporarily deactivates other EGMs that are within a first deactivation zone adjacent to the first EGM. Thereafter, at cessation of game play on the first EGM, the deactivated EGMs are reactivated by the control system. The first EGM may optionally be deactivated to allow the first EGM to be cleaned before the first EGM is activated and made available for additional game play.

Abstract: Interactions between a player, an electronic gaming machine being played by the player, and a control system that is interfaced with both the electronic gaming machine and the player's smart device are described. The player registers with the electronic gaming machine and also registers with the control system using an application residing on the player's smart device which establishes the player's identity and physical location as being within the venue containing the electronic gaming machine and/or near the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, when both registrations are active, a control command can be sent from the player's smart device that controls an operation of the electronic gaming machine.

Abstract: A system tracks information indicative of operations of one or more gaming tables, a dealer, a floor manager or a player. An electronic input device is placed at each table and receives the information.