Abstract: A method of operating slot machines to limit a player's losses is provided. The method comprises the steps of identifying a player; tracking an amount played and an amount paid out to the player by a first slot machine; determining if the player has lost more than a predetermined loss amount; and if the player has lost more than the predetermined loss amount after one of a predetermined number of plays, a predetermined amount played, a predetermined time of play, and the player stopping further play, crediting the player the difference between the predetermined loss amount and the player's actual loss.

Abstract: A method of playing a game and a tracking device used in connection with the game are provided. The method includes (a) using a gaming device for generating one of a first outcome and a second outcome for gaming decisions; (b) selling a chance to a player for a price s for playing a number of decisions n of the gaming device, where n is greater than 1; (c) the player selecting and wagering on one of the first and second outcomes separately for each of the number of decisions n; (d) generating a series of n decisions with the gaming device from one of the first and second outcomes; (e) tracking a correct number of decisions m made by the player out of the number of decisions n purchased by the player; and (f) paying the player having a predetermined correct number of decisions an amount based on a binomial distribution.

Abstract: A method of playing a keno-type craps game in which the outcome of possible combinations of two dice are assigned to post positions is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a game for a player to wager on the occurrence or non-occurrence of at least one of a number of outcomes or combination of outcomes of the two dice for at least one post position. A player makes a wager on at least a selected one of the outcomes or combinations of possible outcomes for the at least one post position. An outcome from possible combinations of two dice is generated for the at least one post position for a single game. The generated outcome is assigned to the at least one post position for the single game, and the player's selected one of the outcomes or combination of possible outcomes for the at least one post position is compared to the generated outcome assigned to the at least one post position for the single game.

Abstract: The method of assembling a large shipping container of the type adapted to be removably secured to the chassis of a tractor trailer on a production line basis includes producing rectangular front, rear top and bottom assemblies each having common locater points thereon, joining said assemblies to form a rectangular structure in a manner so that each locater point mates with another thereby producing a container with exact controlled external dimensions. At least one door is applied to the rear assembly.