Abstract: A token sensor for a gaming table and a related system and method are provided. In a typical configuration, multiple token sensors are positioned at respective locations of a game layout installed above a cushioning layer of the gaming table that covers a support surface (top) of the gaming table. In accordance with some embodiments, each token sensor includes an electronic display for displaying a randomly selected potential award. Each potential award may be won when a token has been detected by its associated sensor and a qualifying hand occurs at its respective location. In some embodiments, a qualifying hand is not required for the displayed award to be won. The potential awards may include progressive awards and award modifiers such as multipliers. The token sensor may include one or more gesture sensor subassemblies to detect and signal movement of hands or objects above the token sensor.

Abstract: A token sensor for a gaming table and a related system and method are provided. In a typical configuration, multiple token sensors are positioned at respective locations of a game layout installed above a cushioning layer of the gaming table that covers a support surface (top) of the gaming table. In accordance with some embodiments, each token sensor includes an electronic display for the display of a randomly selected potential award. Each potential award may be won when a token has been detected by its associated sensor and a qualifying hand occurs at its respective location. In some embodiments, a qualifying hand is not required for the displayed award to be won. The potential awards may include, but are not limited to, progressive awards and award modifiers such as multipliers.

Abstract: A token sensor for a gaming table and a related system and method are provided. In a typical configuration, multiple token sensors are positioned at respective locations of a game layout installed above a cushioning layer of the gaming table that covers a top of the gaming table. Top surfaces of the token sensors lie flush with or slightly above the top surface of the game layout. Each token sensor includes a plurality of paired light radiation emitters and light radiation detectors. When none of the detectors receive light from their paired emitter, the presence of a token is indicated. Such planar detection of the presence of a token allows the upper surface of the sensor to be used for other purposes when presence of a token is not expected. Each token sensor may thus include a touchscreen display for the issuance and acceptance of game information and commands.