Abstract: A token sorting apparatus is arranged to supplement a game using gaming tokens, the game having a plurality of stages. The sorting apparatus includes an entry aperture arranged to accept gaming tokens; a sorting mechanism arranged to sort gaming tokens according to a predetermined characteristic of the gaming tokens; a displacement member arranged to urge gaming tokens accepted by the entry aperture to the sorting mechanism; a camera arranged to obtain an image of the sorting mechanism and the displacement member; a display member in digital communication with the camera, the display member arranged to display the image to a user; and a signaling member arranged to provide a signal to the user, the signal being arranged to indicate a stage of the game or a status of the game.

Abstract: A gaming system is provided to maximise the number of betting opportunities in a set period. The gaming system comprises, at least two physical random number generators each having an operative period comprising an available period and an unavailable period; a selecting member arranged to select one physical random number generator during an available period of said physical random number generator and further arranged to deselect said physical random number generator during an unavailable period of said physical random number generator; wherein the gaming system further comprises abetting member arranged to accept betting information from a user for the selected physical random number generator; wherein one physical random number generator is selected at any one time. The aim of the gaming system of the present invention is to provide the maximum number of betting opportunities in a given time period, in order to increase player satisfaction and enhance the overall consumer experience.

Abstract: A personal progressive jackpot system is provided, with the aim of improving player satisfaction. The personal progressive jackpot system comprises, an input member arranged to accept identification information unique to a user, and wager information, the wager information having a wager value. The system further comprises a physical random number generator arranged to generate and output a random number during an operative period; a memory arranged to access and store the identification information, the wager information and the random number, the memory further comprising a personal progressive jackpot value associated with the identification information; a controller arranged to modify the personal progressive jackpot value; and a processor.

Abstract: A gaining system is provided to maximise the number of betting opportunities in a set period.

Abstract: A token sorting apparatus is provided, the apparatus arranged to supplement a game using gaming tokens, the game having a plurality of stages, the sorting apparatus comprising: an entry aperture arranged to accept gaining tokens; a sorting mechanism arranged to sort gaming tokens according to a predetermined characteristic of the gaming tokens; a displacement member arranged to urge gaming tokens accepted by the entry aperture to the sorting mechanism; a camera arranged to obtain an image of the sorting mechanism and the displacement member; a display member in digital communication with the camera, the display member arranged to display the image to a user; and a signalling member arranged to provide a signal to the user, the signal being arranged to indicate a stage of the game or a status of the game. The invention aims to provide a readily available prompt to a user of a token sorting apparatus in order to maintain awareness of stages of play of the game and to optimise user performance.

Abstract: There is described a method and apparatus for monitoring the play at a gaming table. The disclosed embodiment comprises a dealing shoe adapted to output signals when cards are dealt, and an input device operable by means of sensors and/or by the dealer to output signals indicating the occurrence of events during game play such as the arrival and departure of players from the table, the placing of the first bet for each game, and the resolution of the wagers to end the game. Output signals are received and stored in a memory with an associated timestamp, and analysis of the signals and their respective timestamps enables the apparatus to determine the number of players present for each game, and to calculate the number of games played, and the duration of each game.

Abstract: There is described a method and apparatus for monitoring the play at a gaming table. The disclosed embodiment comprises a dealing shoe adapted to output signals when cards are dealt, and an input device operable by means of sensors and/or by the dealer to output signals indicating the occurrence of events during game play such as the arrival and departure of players from the table, the placing of the first bet for each game, and the resolution of the wagers to end the game. Output signals are received and stored in a memory with an associated timestamp, and analysis of the signals and their respective timestamps enables the apparatus to determine the number of players present for each game, and to calculate the number of games played, and the duration of each game.