Abstract: Various embodiments include game configurations that are specific to a location.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.

Abstract: In various embodiments a display may allow a secondary player to select a game of an appropriate primary player.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.

Abstract: Various embodiments include game configurations that are specific to a location.

Abstract: In various embodiments a single reel on a gaming device contains multiple symbols.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a player may view a list of popular games.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users. The apparatus may further emit a time varying signal to enhance security.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying the eligibility of players attempting to participate in gaming events are disclosed. Communication objects having RFID tags and closed electrical circuits are individually assigned to and worn by players within a gaming player verification system. These RFID tags may communicate with associated player tracking units attached to gaming machines and other devices via radio frequency waves, and each communication object may alter its communication pattern in response to any break of its closed electrical circuit. In some embodiments, a communications object may emit a signal that conveys a privilege of the player wearing the communications object. Bracelets, wristwatches, or collars can be used as communication objects, such that the removal of such an object from a player cannot be accomplished without breaking the closed electrical circuit contained therein, thereby disabling, or de-authenticating the device.

Abstract: In various embodiments a single reel on a gaming device contains multiple symbols.

Abstract: An apparatus for implementing a game having a deterministic component and a non-deterministic component wherein a player uses the game through at least one player interface unit. Each player interface unit generates a player record indicating player-initiated events. A random number generator provides a series of pseudo-random numbers, and a rules library stores indexed rules for one or more games. An interface registry stores mapping records used to associate the player-initiated events to pre-selected rules in the rules library. A control means processes the player record and returns an output record to the player interface unit where the output record is determined by executing the game's rules with reference to the pseudo-random numbers and predefined combinatorial algorithms for selecting sets of the pseudo-random numbers. Random numbers may be generated for use in a particular game or set of games, but not for use in all games.

Abstract: Various embodiments may include an apparatus operable to determine a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a broker pools funds from multiple clients and uses the funds to place bets in casinos.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the motion of a wristband is used to control games.

Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users. The apparatus may further emit a time varying signal to enhance security.

Abstract: In various embodiments players may compete with one another in a gaming context.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a device may test the health of race participants in order to ensure the fairness of a bet on an order of finish.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the motion of a wristband is used to control games.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a broker pools funds from multiple clients and uses the funds to place bets in casinos.