Abstract: Methods and apparatus for authenticating content in wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes authenticating a first set of wagering game files stored on a storage device of a wagering game machine. The method can also include starting a wagering game on the wagering game machine if the authentication of the first set of wagering game files is successful. The method can also include authenticating, during the wagering game, a second set of wagering game files stored on the storage device of the wagering game machine, wherein the first set of wagering game files and the second set of wagering game files are mutually exclusive. The method can also include stopping the wagering game if the authentication of the second set of wagering game files is not successful.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for authenticating content in wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes authenticating a first set of wagering game files stored on a storage device of a wagering game machine. The method can also include starting a wagering game on the wagering game machine if the authentication of the first set of wagering game files is successful. The method can also include authenticating, during the wagering game, a second set of wagering game files stored on the storage device of the wagering game machine, wherein the first set of wagering game files and the second set of wagering game files are mutually exclusive. The method can also include stopping the wagering game if the authentication of the second set of wagering game files is not successful.

Abstract: An interactive system allows gambling in hotel rooms (or other remote locations that are part of a cable TV system) using a Video On Demand (VOD) system interfaced with circuit boards used to operated a corresponding plurality video gaming machines, including video slots and video card games. Player checking in as well as checking out processes are facilitated through the VOD system which is operated as a hub or a portal. Existing VOD system cabling to the hotel room can be used to connect up the gaming machines circuit boards to the VOD system, thereby allowing play any place in the hospitality environment where such cabling is in communication with responding TV sets.