Abstract: A gaming machine includes a button panel having a front surface, wherein at least a portion of the front surface is an optically restrictive material, and a plurality of light devices aligned relative to the optically restrictive material. The gaming machine also includes a controller coupled to the plurality of light devices, wherein the controller is configured to control at least one of an order of illumination for at least a portion of the plurality of light devices and a duration of illumination for at least a portion of the plurality of light devices.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a button panel having a front surface, wherein at least a portion of the front surface is an optically restrictive material, and a plurality of light devices aligned relative to the optically restrictive material. The gaming machine also includes a controller coupled to the plurality of light devices, wherein the controller is configured to control at least one of an order of illumination for at least a portion of the plurality of light devices and a duration of illumination for at least a portion of the plurality of light devices.

Abstract: A token for use in a cashless transaction involving an electronic device includes a token body having a coin shape. The token has a digital circuit embedded within the token body and a memory embedded within the token body that is coupled to the digital circuit. The token also includes an input/output interface embedded within the token body that is coupled to the digital circuit and which enables the digital circuit to communicate with the electronic device.

Abstract: A gaming terminal with one or more input devices in the form of a programmable display switch is provided. The programmable display switch is preferably configured to provide different types of labels, legends, unction indications, instructions and the like depending on the state of the game and/or the type of game being played. In this way, a wide variety of game functions, game themes or types of games can be implemented while reducing the total number of switches on the gaming terminal. In some embodiments, programmable display switches replace some or all functions normally provided by less cost-effective devices such as CRTs or touch screens.