Abstract: An electronic slot machine, having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols arrayed in at least three vertical columns of symbols, and at least three horizontal rows of symbols where game play is initiated by selecting a sequence for sequentially spinning selected columns and rows up to three total. The resulting display of symbols are analyzed to determine whether the array of symbols constitute a winning combination. Additional game playing occurs when the player selects a new sequence of rows and columns for spinning to achieve a new set of symbols for analysis to determine a winning combination.

Abstract: An electronic slot machine, having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols arrayed in at least three vertical columns of symbols, and at least three horizontal rows of symbols where game play is initiated by selecting a sequence for sequentially spinning selected columns and rows up to three total. The resulting display of symbols are analyzed to determine whether the array of symbols constitute a winning combination. Additional game playing occurs when the player selects a new sequence of rows and columns for spinning to achieve a new set of symbols for analysis to determine a winning combination.

Abstract: A system and process for determining the optimal device layout and configuration within a gaming environment using a computer implemented environment module configured to generate spatial representations of the gaming environment and the configuration of the gaming device agents within the gaming environment using environment data and device agent data, a computer implemented player agent module configured to characterize gaming players within the gaming environment using player agent data, and a computer implemented optimization module for applying optimization criteria to the environment module and the player agent module to determine the optimal gaming device spatial orientations and gaming configurations.

Abstract: An electronic slot machine, having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols arrayed in at least three vertical columns of symbols, and at least three horizontal rows of symbols where game play is initiated by selecting a sequence for sequentially spinning selected columns and rows up to three total. The resulting display of symbols are analyzed to determine whether the array of symbols constitute a winning combination. Additional game playing occurs when the player selects a new sequence of rows and columns for spinning to achieve a new set of symbols for analysis to determine a winning combination.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for providing a lottery game for a plurality of players. The method may include accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occurrence of the lottery game, and each entry may include a predetermined number of multi-digit entry numbers. The method may further include determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, and the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game may include selecting a predetermined number of multi-digit drawing numbers. Still further, the method may include comparing the multi-digit entry numbers for each entry to the multi-digit drawing numbers for the occurrence of the lottery game, and determining whether each entry is a winning entry based on the level of correspondence between entry numbers and the drawing numbers.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for providing a lottery game for a plurality of players. The method may include accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occurrence of the lottery game, and each entry may include a predetermined number of multi-digit entry numbers. The method may further include determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, and the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game may include selecting a predetermined number of multi-digit drawing numbers. Still further, the method may include comparing the multi-digit entry numbers for each entry to the multi-digit drawing numbers for the occurrence of the lottery game, and determining whether each entry is a winning entry based on the level of correspondence between entry numbers and the drawing numbers.

Abstract: A system for expanding the operation and play of gaming devices such as slot machines is disclosed. It employs an enhanced gaming device including an audio and a video channel between the gaming device and a central location manned by one or more concierges who can communicate with the player, answer questions, make reservations and, in general, attend to the requests of the player. Selected video displays under the control of the concierge are substituted for the normal video display such as a pay table at the gaming device. Communication is initiated by the player by lifting a handset, operating a call button or by inserting a club card into a card slot. Any of these actions will place the call in a queue for answering. If a club card was inserted, player data is displayed before a concierge and the player views an image of the concierge. Player requests may then be addressed. Other calls are likewise addressed. Machine malfunction, jackpot win and coin in/coin out data also trigger concierge response.