Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for a live electronic table game (ETG) pit that comprises a plurality of live ETGs arranged on a casino floor in a pit having an interior area and a perimeter, each live ETG having a physical game component involving one or more of a physical card, a physical ball, and a physical die, wherein at least part of each game played on each live ETG involves the physical game component, a community display, and at least one dealer console for enabling a dealer to manage various aspects of each game; and one or more player consoles physically arranged around each of the plurality of live ETGs, each of the player consoles physically arranged around a live ETG having a graphical user interface for enabling a player to enter bets associated with each game to be played on the live ETG and to resolve the bets based on a result of each game.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live gaming, remote gaming, and video stream switching. Various embodiments may stream a live video output of a gaming event to a plurality of remote user devices. The gaming event may be associated with a player machine being played by a live, local player. At least one remote user device may provide a wager corresponding to an outcome of a gaming event. Remote user devices may independently update the live video output to customize gameplay experience. The outcome of the gaming event may be provided, in real-time to the plurality of remote user devices, and wagers are resolved based on the outcome.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live gaming with dice and roulette systems. Various embodiments may include a gaming apparatus comprising a dice shaker and a gaming wheel providing a plurality of outcomes. Examples may be configured to activate the dice shaker to generate a roll outcome and activate the gaming wheel based on the roll outcome. The results of the gaming wheel may apply a multiplier to the gaming event. The dice shaker and gaming wheel elements may include physical and/or virtual elements associated with the gaming apparatus.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for operating roulette games. Bet information may be acquired from user input provided at a graphical user interface. The bet information may include a wager associated with a first set of symbols. A first roulette ball and a second roulette ball may be asynchronously launched on a roulette wheel. A first symbol associated with a final position of the first roulette ball may determined, and the ball is stored in a sub-pocket beneath a central cone of the roulette wheel prior to the second ball reaching a final position. A second symbol associated with the final position of the second roulette ball may be determined. An animation indicative of a payout based on the bet information, the first symbol, and the second symbol may be provided on the graphical user interface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live gaming and video stream switching. Various embodiments may receive a wagering selection to initiate a first wager amount on a first round of a blackjack gaming event. A graphical user interface may provide a virtual play area and a plurality of side bet icons associated with the blackjack gaming event. A decision cycle time may be set for a duration of the gaming event. The decision cycle time defines a time window for making a gaming decision during a round of the blackjack gaming event. In some examples, a second decision cycle time may be set to define a time window for making bets between rounds of the blackjack gaming event.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gaming pod providing a plurality of individual gaming machines, including at least one gaming machine remotely playable by a user device. Various embodiments include a structure surrounding the plurality of individual gaming machines, located on a casino floor. The structure may define and at least partially enclose a gaming floor on which the plurality of individual gaming machines is located.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live gaming, remote gaming, and video stream switching. Various embodiments may stream a live video output from a camera to a display associated a user device, and receive, from the user device, a selection to initiate a game on the player machine. Live gaming output may be streamed from the player machine to the user device, and the player machine may be operated based on gaming input received at the user device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live gaming and video stream switching. Various embodiments may stream a video output from a camera to a display associated a user device. Player input at the user device may update the video output, and when the updated video corresponds to a gaming region on a play station, video output from the play station may be streamed to the user device. The play station video output may correspond to a live game, and the live game may be operated based on input from the user device.

Abstract: A roulette system including two roulette machines. Standard roulette bets may be placed by a player on a first roulette machine and if no side bet is placed, only the first machine is operated. When a side bet is placed, a second roulette machine is operated in parallel with the first machine. Side bets may be based on various combinations of results from each machine, or an aggregate total of the result of both machines, and other proposition type bets. Inertial values associated with the balls of each machine may be monitored and used to adjust ball launch times, ball launch speeds, rotation velocity of roulette wheels of the machines and the braking of the roulette wheels so the machines operate in parallel.

Abstract: A roulette system including a roulette generator having a number circle corresponding to pockets of a roulette wheel of the roulette generator, a plurality of the pockets of the roulette wheel being identified by a number and a color and one or more pockets being identified by a symbol, a betting layout configured to enable a player to place one or more bets by placing a betting amount on one or more of the numbers, colors and symbols corresponding to the numbers, colors and symbols of the number circle, wherein a payout corresponds to any winning bet and a bonus event system that is triggered when the result of the roulette generator corresponds to the one symbol on the number circle.

Abstract: A method for using a roulette mechanism where a ball is launched onto a rim having a central opening and a face around which balls travel until falling pockets distributed around a central cone. The pockets are configured hold the balls. The pockets correspond to unique identifiers on the roulette wheel. The cone includes an edge, sub-pockets under the edge and a motor. The edge stops a ball in a pocket. The motor raises and lowers the edge so that ball move from a pocket to the sub-pocket. When a ball falls into a pocket the ball is moved to a sub-pocket. The outcome for the ball is indicated based on the pocket and then more balls are launched while the ball is in the sub-pocket.

Abstract: A multi-ball roulette mechanism having an annular stationary rim with an upwardly curved face around which two or more roulette balls travel. A rotating roulette wheel is positioned in a central opening of the stationary rim, both of which are supported by a base. The two or more roulette balls travel from the curved face into pockets of the roulette wheel. A roulette ball launching system launches the two or more roulette balls spinning around the stationary rim in a direction opposite the roulette wheel. The curved face of the stationary rim includes a path around which the roulette balls travel. The path may include two or more separate tracks or a continual spiral. A first roulette ball is launched by the roulette ball launching system onto the path to rotate around the stationary rim while moving down the curved face toward the roulette wheel as the first roulette ball loses momentum.

Abstract: A roulette mechanism having a base, a stationary rim mounted on the base having a central opening and a curved face around which roulette balls travel, a rotating roulette wheel configured to spin and positioned in the central opening of the and supported by the base. The roulette wheel includes a movable central cone and pockets distributed around the movable central cone, the pockets hold one or more roulette balls that fall from the rim into pockets. Each pocket corresponds to unique identifiers on the roulette wheel. The cone includes an edge, a number of sub-pockets under the edge and a motor. The edge is configured to stop a roulette ball that has entered a pocket. The motor is configured to raise the edge so that the roulette ball moves from the pocket to the sub-pocket and to lower the edge once the roulette ball is in the sub-pocket.

Abstract: Training equipment is described, and in particular training equipment that can be punched for exercise or for training, e.g., by boxers. The training equipment includes an outer ring-shaped punchbag and an inner punchball positioned within an inner opening of the punchbag. The punchball is connected to the punchbag by a pair of flexible elongate members that can be elasticated cords, for example.

Abstract: A roulette system including two roulette machines. Standard roulette bets may be placed by a player on a first roulette machine and if no side bet is placed, only the first machine is operated. When a side bet is placed, a second roulette machine is operated in parallel with the first machine. Side bets may be based on various combinations of results from each machine, or an aggregate total of the result of both machines, and other proposition type bets. Inertial values associated with the balls of each machine may be monitored and used to adjust ball launch times, ball launch speeds, rotation velocity of roulette wheels of the machines and the braking of the roulette wheels so the machines operate in parallel.

Abstract: Training equipment is described, and in particular training equipment that can be punched for exercise or for training, e.g., by boxers. The training equipment includes an outer ring-shaped punchbag and an inner punchball positioned within an inner opening of the punchbag. The punchball is connected to the punchbag by a pair of flexible elongate members that can be elasticated cords, for example.

Abstract: Presently disclosed sliding joint kits, sliding joints, and systems including the same may be configured to join a first panel and a second panel together such that at least a portion of the first panel and second panel are in sliding contact with one another, thereby allowing movement of one panel with respect to the other. In this manner, panels may be joined together while still allowing thermal expansion and resulting movement of one panel relative to the other. For example, presently disclosed sliding joints may be used to join panels of an aircraft heat shield together, which may result in reduced buckling and/or reduced joint stress of the panels of the heat shield. Related methods of assembling a sliding joint kit to join a first panel and a second panel are also disclosed.

Abstract: Presently disclosed sliding joint kits, sliding joints, and systems including the same may be configured to join a first panel and a second panel together such that at least a portion of the first panel and second panel are in sliding contact with one another, thereby allowing movement of one panel with respect to the other. In this manner, panels may be joined together while still allowing thermal expansion and resulting movement of one panel relative to the other. For example, presently disclosed sliding joints may be used to join panels of an aircraft heat shield together, which may result in reduced buckling and/or reduced joint stress of the panels of the heat shield. Related methods of assembling a sliding joint kit to join a first panel and a second panel are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermal insulation support includes a body including a first edge portion and a second edge portion extending generally along a longitudinal axis of the body. A first flange extending a first distance from the first edge portion of the body is coupled to a first wall. A second flange extending a second distance from the second edge portion of the body is coupled to a second wall.

Abstract: A thermal insulation support includes a body including a first edge portion and a second edge portion extending generally along a longitudinal axis of the body. A first flange extending a first distance from the first edge portion of the body is coupled to a first wall. A second flange extending a second distance from the second edge portion of the body is coupled to a second wall.