Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may determine prize payouts during game play by detecting sporting event outcomes occurring during live sporting games. Each detected sporting event outcome may correspond to a previously determined prize value. The prize values may be determined based on a data analysis of the probable occurrence of each sporting event outcome in previously completed sporting events.

Abstract: A system and method for play of a community game in a casino establishment or on a network with general purpose computing devices for offering at least two players an opportunity to work cooperatively to achieve a community jackpot. The community jackpot may be awarded based on the outcome of a base game, or an outcome on a sub-game or a bonus game that involves a sequence of movements among the players. A system and method for providing hybrid jackpot funding technique is also described in which alternating funding schemes are used to fund the community jackpot and at least one other game jackpot simultaneously.

Abstract: A smart dish (10) for food includes a dish (12) having at least one sensor (14) for detecting a predetermined level of contaminate food or beverage contacting the dish (12). A smart package (10) including a package (12) for shipping an object. The smart package (10) includes at least one sensor (14) for detecting a predetermined level of contaminate contacting the package (12).

Abstract: A gaming machine for providing a prize value, comprising: a start button for initiating at the gaming machine an activation event comprising a wagering value; and an event detection module for receiving sporting event outcomes within a data stream from multiple random sporting event sources (REG 1, REG 2, REG 3, . . . REG N), the sporting events being associated with a respective time stamp, and for detecting of sporting event outcomes occurring within a predefined time interval; a payback percentage calculation module for calculating a current payback percentage and/or current volatility based on prize values that are associated with the respective detected sporting event outcomes of the number of sporting event outcomes occurring within the predefined time interval; and an event selector for selecting, depending on the current payback percentage and/or current volatility, from the event sources (REG 1, REG 2, REG 3, . . .

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine, a touchscreen device in electronic communication with the gaming machine, and a gaming chair mechanically coupled to the touchscreen device. The position of the touchscreen device may be adjustable relative to the gaming chair. The touchscreen device is configured to display an interactive interface comprising: selection frame fixed relative to a boundary of the interactive interface; a selection bar comprising a plurality of buttons, each having assigned a desired action, rendered behind the selection frame thereby providing the selection bar to be swiped to the left or right to move the plurality of buttons relative to selection frame wherein a button from the plurality of buttons is positionable within the selection frame; and in response to the button last positioned within the selection frame, rendering or associating a corresponding selectable button at a different position of the interactive interface.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may determine prize payouts during game play by detecting sporting event outcomes occurring during live sporting games. Each detected sporting event outcome may correspond to a previously determined prize value. The prize values may be determined based on a data analysis of the probable occurrence of each sporting event outcome in previously completed sporting events.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may determine prize payouts during game play by detecting sporting event outcomes occurring during live sporting games. Each detected sporting event outcome may correspond to a previously determined prize value. The prize values may be determined based on a data analysis of the probable occurrence of each sporting event outcome in previously completed sporting events.

Abstract: A gaming machine for and method of tracking the activity of a user of a gaming machine includes a server with a database, the server being connected in communication with the gaming machine. Assigning an account number to a user and creating a tracking ticket for said user. The tracking ticket, in one embodiment, is erasable and re-printable and includes a respective code for the account number, but may not display personally identifiable information. The gaming machine provokes creation of a record in said database and assigns the account number to the record as a key value.

Abstract: A system and method for play of a community game in a casino establishment or on a network with general purpose computing devices for offering at least two players an opportunity to work cooperatively to achieve a community jackpot. The community jackpot may be awarded based on the outcome of a base game, or an outcome on a sub-game or a bonus game that involves a sequence of movements among the players. A system and method for providing hybrid jackpot funding technique is also described in which alternating funding schemes are used to fund the community jackpot and at least one other game jackpot simultaneously.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine, a touchscreen device in electronic communication with the gaming machine, and a gaming chair mechanically coupled to the touchscreen device. The position of the touchscreen device may be adjustable relative to the gaming chair. The gaming machine may perform an action in response to a signal from the touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may communicate with the gaming machine via a conduit plugged into a hardware port of the gaming machine, for example. The action performed by the gaming machine in response to the signal may include, for example, starting a game, cashing out, retrieving information, selecting pay lines, adjusting a bet, or requesting an attendant.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may determine prize payouts during game play by detecting sporting event outcomes occurring during live sporting games. Each detected sporting event outcome may correspond to a previously determined prize value. The prize values may be determined based on a data analysis of the probable occurrence of each sporting event outcome in previously completed sporting events.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor may be coupled to the wager input device and a memory device. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. The wagering game may include a jackpot winnable based on an outcome of the wagering game. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may also determine a plurality of parameters relating to the jackpot, track a turnover of the gaming machine, and change a parameter of the plurality of parameters in response to comparison of the turnover to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine, a touchscreen device in electronic communication with the gaming machine, and a gaming chair mechanically coupled to the touchscreen device. The position of the touchscreen device may be adjustable relative to the gaming chair. The gaming machine may perform an action in response to a signal from the touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may communicate with the gaming machine via a conduit plugged into a hardware port of the gaming machine, for example. The action performed by the gaming machine in response to the signal may include, for example, starting a game, cashing out, retrieving information, selecting pay lines, adjusting a bet, or requesting an attendant.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine, a touchscreen device in electronic communication with the gaming machine, and a gaming chair mechanically coupled to the touchscreen device. The position of the touchscreen device may be adjustable relative to the gaming chair. The gaming machine may perform an action in response to a signal from the touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may communicate with the gaming machine via a conduit plugged into a hardware port of the gaming machine, for example. The action performed by the gaming machine in response to the signal may include, for example, starting a game, cashing out, retrieving information, selecting pay lines, adjusting a bet, or requesting an attendant.

Abstract: A gaming machine system and method for retrofitting the gaming machines to track activity of users. The gaming machine system includes gaming machines in communication with a server with a database. The gaming machines each include a cash ticket reader and a cash ticket printer. The gaming machines retrofitted with software that adapts the cash ticket reader and the cash ticket printer to additionally read and print tracking tickets. The cash tickets include a cash value and the tracking tickets include a code representative of a user.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor may be coupled to the wager input device and a memory device. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. The wagering game may include a jackpot winnable based on an outcome of the wagering game. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may also determine a plurality of parameters relating to the jackpot, track a turnover of the gaming machine, and change a parameter of the plurality of parameters in response to comparison of the turnover to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A gaming system may include a gaming machine having a monetary input device, a wager input device, and a processor may be coupled to the wager input device and a memory device. The processor may establish a credit balance based on the monetary value, decrease the credit balance by the selected wager, and present the wagering game at an interface. The wagering game may include a jackpot winnable based on an outcome of the wagering game. A game server may transmit content for the wagering game to the gaming machine. The game server may also determine a plurality of parameters relating to the jackpot, track a turnover of the gaming machine, and change a parameter of the plurality of parameters in response to comparison of the turnover to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A system and method for play of a community game in a casino establishment or on a network with general purpose computing devices for offering at least two players an opportunity to work cooperatively to achieve a community jackpot. The community jackpot may be awarded based on the outcome of a base game, or an outcome on a sub-game or a bonus game that involves a sequence of movements among the players. A system and method for providing hybrid jackpot funding technique is also described in which alternating funding schemes are used to fund the community jackpot and at least one other game jackpot simultaneously.

Abstract: A gaming machine for and method of tracking the activity of a user of a gaming machine includes a server with a database, the server being connected in communication with the gaming machine. Assigning an account number to a user and creating a tracking ticket for the user. The tracking ticket, in one embodiment, is erasable and re-printable and includes a respective code for the account number, but may not display personally identifiable information. The gaming machine provokes creation of a record in the database and assigns the account number to the record as a key value.

Abstract: A gaming machine system and method for retrofitting the gaming machines to track activity of users. The gaming machine system includes gaming machines in communication with a server with a database. The gaming machines each include a cash ticket reader and a cash ticket printer. The gaming machines retrofitted with software that adapts the cash ticket reader and the cash ticket printer to additionally read and print tracking tickets. The cash tickets include a cash value and the tracking tickets include a code representative of a user.