Abstract: Information configuration method for display apparatus, and display apparatus are provided. The display apparatus includes display and communication modules, and the information configuration method for the display apparatus includes: obtaining environmental information where the display apparatus is located; determining, by the communication module, a communication mode matching with the environment information, receiving target information sent by a server; and displaying, by the display module, target content corresponding to the target information. According to the display apparatus, information required to be displayed can be display by the display module, and by displaying different information, the display apparatus can be reused, thereby reducing waste.

Abstract: Methods and systems in which a plurality of plays is offered on a plurality of games, wherein the math model of a first game differs from the math model of a second game and wherein the player may specify at least one of the first and second games to receive additional plays and/or additional wagering.

Abstract: A request to separate a transfer into a plurality of parts may be received, the request defining a total amount and a total time period. A plurality of request for transfer links may be prepared. Each of the links may be associated with a different transfer time period, each transfer time period being less than or equal to the total time period. Each of the links may be associated with a separate transfer part amount, and a summation of the separate transfer part amounts may be equal to the total amount. A plurality of request for transfer links may be provided to a transferor device, each link allowing a transfer to fulfill the separate transfer part amount to be performed without requiring input of the separate transfer part amount or recipient information.

Abstract: A safe driving currency system may obtain telematics data indicative of a driver's operation of a vehicle, determine whether a driver is engaged in safe operation of a vehicle, and award safe driving currency (e.g., driving points) for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver may also enter safe driving tournaments to obtain safe driving currency. The driver may then use the safe driving currency to obtain user-selectable electronic and/or real-world benefits. For instance, the driver may use the safe driving currency to purchase an item in a video game or a physical good or service from a vendor (e.g., hotels, gas stations, coffee shops, online stores, etc.). As the driver traverses a route, the driver may be notified of vendors along the route at which the driver may spend the driver's safe driving currency.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (“EGM”) includes a processor circuit and a memory coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the EGM to perform operations. The operations include determining a user has earned a comp. The operations further include increasing a progressive award based on the comp. The operations further include outputting an indicator of the progressive award.

Abstract: Systems and methods that offer a secondary market award based on one or more predictions made in association with a primary market award.

Abstract: A system includes a smart table for providing a wagering game to one or more players. The smart table includes a table management device operable by a dealer, and the smart table defines a plurality of player positions. The system also includes a processor configured to open a wagering window. The wagering window defines a period of time during which at least one primary player is enabled to place a primary wager and during which at least one secondary player is enabled to place a secondary wager. The instructions also cause the processor to close the wagering window in response to expiration of the period of time, and resolve the primary wager for the primary player and the secondary wager for the secondary player in response to closing the wagering window and based upon an outcome of the wagering game.

Abstract: An electronic fund transfer system and method for transferring a plurality of electronic funds from a financial account to a gaming device is described. The method includes enabling a handheld mobile communication device to receive a user instruction that transfers electronic funds from the financial account to the gaming device associated with a casino management system. A host system communicates with the gaming credit system via a local network. A funds management portal communicates with the host system and a secure payment gateway. The funds management portal receives a record of the electronic funds transfer from the user financial account. The method enables the funds management portal to send instructions to the host system that issues an electronic credit to the gaming device. The electronic credit corresponds to the electronic funds from the financial account. A ticket, which is associated with the electronic credit, is received by the gaming device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming machines, systems, and methods. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes enabling a user to interact with a game of chance via a user interface device of the electronic gaming machine, storing an amount of credit available for the player to play the game of chance in a credit meter, presenting the amount of credit available to the user via the user interface device, providing information from the credit meter to a wireless communication assembly, and transmitting, with the wireless communication assembly, the information from the credit meter to a game management system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for facilitating blockchain operations in decentralized applications by offering enhanced efficient when conducting blockchain operations using cryptography-based, digital ledgers through the use of specialized indexing. For example, as opposed to relying on raw blockchain data to power decentralized applications, the methods and systems use a blockchain indexer. The blockchain indexer provides a queryable record of a subset of blockchain operations.

Abstract: A casino credit access instrument comprises a source of funds for a player, such as for placing wagers to play casino-style games or to purchase other goods or services. The instrument defines a period of timed during which credit may be accessed up to a predetermined amount, defines a redemption period during which any accessed credit may be re-paid, and defines settlement terms if the instrument is not redeemed. Controls may be utilized which control access to the credit. Credit may be granted based upon financial collateral, which collateral may be executed upon to settle the instrument. The instrument provides a convenient source of funding for players at low risk to the casino or other lender.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a mystery degressive bonus system. Instead of a bonus that increases its value as the likelihood of winning the bonus increases, embodiments of the invention disconnect the likelihood of winning a mystery bonus from the amount awarded for triggering the mystery bonus. In some embodiments as the likelihood of winning the mystery bonus increases, the award for winning the mystery bonus decreases. Some embodiments include a minimum value for winning the mystery bonus. Additional embodiments are directed to an indicator system to show to the player a present amount of the mystery bonus award as well as the likelihood of winning the award. Further embodiments include a gaming device that includes a bonus game in which the amount awarded to the player decreases over time.

Abstract: A blockchain system for providing ticketing within a blockchain network of participating electronic devices includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) configured to participate in the blockchain network. The EGM a memory storing a local blockchain and a system blockchain. The EGM also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to identify a first ticket creation blockchain transaction in the local blockchain from a ticket creation device of the first plurality of electronic gaming devices, the first ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least a ticket value and a ticket identifier (ID), create a system ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least the ticket value and the ticket ID, and broadcast the system ticket creation blockchain transaction to the system blockchain.

Abstract: A system and method that provide non-cash avenues to redeem a ticket voucher associated with an amount of funds.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system to authorize a mobile electronic device to play games of chance includes a gaming system manager and a docking station, The docking station can be configured to: (i) detect whether the mobile electronic device is connected to a receiver of the docking station; (ii) receive device information from the mobile electronic device if it is detected that the mobile electronic device is connected to the receiver; (iii) determine whether a game of chance can be played on the mobile electronic device based on the received device information; (iv) authorize the mobile electronic device to play the game of chance; and (v) transmit gaming data to the mobile electronic device if it is determined that the game of chance can be played on the mobile electronic device and if the mobile electronic device is authorized.

Abstract: In an aspect, fantasy sports data is analyzed to generate and/or manage the delivery of and user experience of fantasy sports games and contests, including timing and payout structure(s) for short-term fantasy contests, such as daily, weekly, etc. fantasy sports contests, that motivate and appeal to contestants and is/are reasonably structured and concisely represented. In yet another aspect, a daily fantasy contest system is provided to automatically adjust to user demand without overshooting profitable levels and offer a variety of different contests, as well as offer contests with guaranteed and non-guaranteed payouts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for facilitating the configuration of multigame bonuses on independent gaming devices. Accordingly, a gaming device including a display, input device, memory, and processor can be configured to be part of a multigame bonus while not requiring a direct connection to a multigame bonus controller, or to other gaming devices involved in the multigame bonus. This may be accomplished by configuring the gaming device to provide a mechanism for an operator to set up bonus parameters with a specified side wager or bet to be eligible for a particular jackpot prize. Since each gaming device can be independently set up to be part of the multigame bonus, unrelated gaming devices running different primary gaming events with different wager or game characteristics can be part of the same multigame bonus without affecting game play of the primary gaming events.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, provided is a chip recognition system that recognizes a chip on a gaming table in an amusement place having the gaming table, the chip recognition system including: a game recording apparatus that records, as an image, a state of chips stacked on the gaming table, using a camera; an image analysis apparatus that performs an image analysis on the recorded image of the state of chips; a plurality of chip determination apparatuses including at least a first artificial intelligence apparatus that determines a number of the chips stacked, using an image analysis result obtained by the image analysis apparatus; and a second artificial intelligence apparatus that decides a correct number of the chips stacked, when the plurality of chip determination apparatuses obtain different determination results for the number of the chips stacked.

Abstract: A method for displaying a pre-ordered prop includes: displaying a process of performing actions by a virtual character in a virtual environment; updating an existing virtual resource of the virtual character after the virtual character completes the actions; and displaying, in response to a satisfaction of a pre-order reminder condition, all or part of pre-ordered props on a virtual environment picture using an entry control as a reference position, at least one of the pre-ordered props requiring a redemption resource higher than the existing virtual resource of the virtual character, the entry control being a control related to purchase of a virtual prop for the virtual character, and the pre-ordered props being set before or during a battle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for associating a player identifier with a financial account. The financial account can holds funds that are accessible through the player's use of a payment vehicle. The payment vehicle can be, for example, a credit payment vehicle or a debit payment vehicle. The player can load funds from the financial account to a wagering account.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing an augmented reality (AR). The method includes identifying a horizontal surface to place an augmented reality arcade machine upon receiving a press gesture on a start button of an application displayed over a display screen of a computing device. The method includes placing the augmented reality arcade machine on a grid. The method includes transmitting a “gameStart” command to an application server upon receiving the press gesture on the play button. The application server utilizes a game token to load prize items into the slots. The method includes facilitating the user to use at least two controls to decide where the user wants to place the key. The method includes transmitting a command to the display screen to display one or more of a win user interface, and a lost user interface based on the computation performed by the application server.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to electronic playing cards, each of the playing cards comprising opposing first and second planar playing card surfaces such that, when being viewed by the corresponding player, the first planar playing card surface faces the other players and the second planar playing card surface faces the corresponding player. The first and/or second planar playing card surface can comprise a digital display. A gaming system can assign an electronic playing card to each player in a card game and determine and provide to each of the electronic playing cards an assigned playing card parameter (e.g., card suit and rank) for depiction by a digital display of the respective playing card.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device comprising a display device, at least one input mechanism, a processor, and a memory storing a plurality of reel strips, and instructions which cause the processor to: select symbols from the reel strips for display at a plurality of symbol positions; display the symbols selected at the symbol positions; in response to a trigger condition being met, initiate an icon selection instance from which one prize of a set of prizes may be awarded, wherein each prize has an associated prize symbol; determine whether to remove one or more prizes from the set of prizes; display a plurality of selectable icons, each of the icons representing a prize; visually remove the one or more prizes; receive selections of the icons until an end condition of a plurality of end conditions is met; and provide an award.

Abstract: A method and system for using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess and adjust the betting odds for live game wagers before they are presented to users based correlations between various parameters and user betting behavior, and to adjust the betting odds while the betting window is open based on how users are currently betting compared to expected user betting behavior.

Abstract: A fraud detection system which detects fraud in a game of performing collection and redemption of chips in accordance with a win or lose result includes a camera which captures an image of chips contained in a chip tray of a dealer, an image analyzing apparatus which analyses the image captured by the camera to detect an amount of the chips contained in the chip tray, a card distribution device which determines a win or lose result of a game, and a control device which compares the win or lose result of the game and the amount of the chips contained in the chip tray before and after collection and redemption of the chips to detect fraud.

Abstract: A method and system for using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess and adjust the betting odds for live game wagers before they are presented to users based correlations between various parameters and user betting behavior, and to adjust the betting odds while the betting window is open based on how users are currently betting compared to expected user betting behavior.

Abstract: A method and system for using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess and adjust the betting odds for live game wagers before they are presented to users based correlations between various parameters and user betting behavior, and to adjust the betting odds while the betting window is open based on how users are currently betting compared to expected user betting behavior.

Abstract: Some embodiments may relate to wagering one or more events. Such events may include sporting events. For example, one or more races may be wagered upon. In some embodiments, one or more wager may include an in running or in game wager. In some embodiments, one or more wagers may include a wager on a group of participants. Various apparatus and methods are described.

Abstract: Various arrangements for authorizing content viewing are detailed herein. Sports wager data corresponding to a sports wager placed by a user may be provided to a television service provider system. The television service provider system can perform a lookup action to determine a content event based on the sports wager data. In response to the received sports wager data, a user account may be authorized using a rights scheme for access to a television channel on which the content event is scheduled to be broadcast. The television service provider system may deauthorized the user account for access to the television channel by removing the rights scheme such that access to the television channel on which the content event was broadcast is blocked after the event.

Abstract: Systems and methods for combined or hybrid online and in-casino wagering game tournaments are provided. Combined online and in-casino tournaments may permit both online and in-casino players at non-dedicated machines to participate in the same tournament asynchronously. Hybrid online and in-casino tournaments may permit a single player to utilize both online and in-casino gaming sessions conducted at non-dedicated machines to participate in the same tournament asynchronously.

Abstract: A game table reading system comprises: a game table having a plurality of read areas including a plurality of betting areas; a plurality of read antennas installed corresponding to each of the plurality of read areas for reading RFID tags embedded in game tokens; a read-restricted antenna that restricts reading by the read antennas so that the read antennas do not read the RFID tags of the game tokens other than the read area corresponding to the read antennas; a read control device that acquires the information stored in the RFID tag; a read restriction control device that controls the read restriction antenna; a database that stores information on RFID tags; and a management control device that updates the database based on the relationship between the information on the RFID tag read by the read antenna and the read area where the RFID tag was read.

Abstract: A computer-based method is provided for conducting games of chance. The method includes first defining a target overall house advantage for a game of chance having multiple instances of randomized gameplay. The method then defines a first potential game results set for generating randomized results defining a house advantage greater than the target overall house advantage and a second potential game results set for generating randomized results defining a house advantage less than the target overall house advantage. The method then determines a position of a user in the context of the game of chance and defines one of the potential game results sets as active based on the position of the user. Upon receiving instructions from the user to initiate an instance of the random gameplay, the method returns a result of the instance of the randomized gameplay based on the active potential game results set.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for data mirroring are described. In one embodiment, a method for implementing country-specific data locality to cause data related to local transactions to be stored within the country in which the transactions occurred, comprises: capturing a set of transaction data associated with a set of transactions into a first cloud-based storage resource; and, according to a configuration file, performing data mirroring across a heterogeneous set of cloud providers using a plurality of stages executed by one or more processors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system that utilizes a mobile device to facilitate the transfer of funds between a gaming establishment retail account and a cashless wagering account, and further between the cashless wagering account and an electronic gaming machine.

Abstract: To provide a technology related to a gaming table with an antenna detection range defined more appropriately. The gaming table includes a plurality of antennas, a placement board, and a control unit. Each of the plurality of antennas is provided at such a position that a detection range is located above a placement surface of the placement board. Each of the plurality of antennas is provided such that a portion of a first antenna overlaps a portion of a second antenna. The control unit exerts control to identify a tip on the placement board and not to identify the same tip repeatedly.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for enabling all wins multiplier features on gaming devices during multiplayer gaming tournament play. The all wins multiplier features may be simultaneously engaged on multiple gaming devices at a predetermined point in time, and may generally all simultaneously terminate the all wins multiplier feature at the same time. Multiple different all wins multiplier features using different multiplier values may be enabled at different times during a particular tournament session.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of playing a game of chance and/or skill in a centralized gaming system. Illustratively, a method may include receiving information from a centralized gaming server describing a prize value to award a player in response to the player playing a game at a gaming device; determining a game outcome of the game results in a payout value that is different from the prize value; and providing the player with a split award that reconciles the difference between the prize value and the payout value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining authenticity of non-fungible digital assets are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store information, wherein the stored information includes information regarding a given type of digital assets, including a first digital asset; generate a first quantity of encoded information, based on encoding an identifier of a smart contract and an asset-specific identifier that identifies the first digital asset; generate a digital signature of the first quantity of encoded information, wherein the digital signature is based on a private key associated with the smart contract; and record the first quantity of encoded information and the digital signature as part of the metadata of the first digital asset.

Abstract: A system for peer-to-peer wagering on outcomes of a live sporting event. Users can select from a set of available wagers and set their own odds and terms, other users can then accept those odds and terms. The system may hold all involved user's money or credit in an escrow account until the actual outcome of the subject of the wager has been determined. Then the system handles the settlement of the wager, either directly or by communicating with a third party.

Abstract: The innovations herein concern a general service architecture and flexible backend platform design for a novel game development kit (GDK). In particular, a hosted gaming platform may be used to provide backend data services to a number of different players and/or for a number of different games, such as slot games or other wagering games. Many slot games and other wagering games may be developed by many different gaming studios concurrently, and such games may have many shared components, as well as many unique or custom-developed components for a particular game. Thus, presented herein are techniques, devices, and software architectures to provide a novel GDK having a general service architecture and a flexible, platform-agnostic backend design to support customizable, composable, and interoperable game development.

Abstract: A method of displaying a subset of all available wagers on the different possible outcomes for a play inside of a live sporting event that is dependent upon the portion of the game the user is watching so that the user may view available wagers and the live sporting event on the same display.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method to create new wagers and optimize odds in an online play by play sports betting game by creating odds for the beginning of an offensive possession for what the offensive possession will result in, allowing the user to wager on one or more of the offensive possession results wager odds, then after a play concludes create new wagering odds for the continuation of the offensive possession for the next possible outcomes of the play and allow the user to wager on the new or old wagering odds for what the offensive possession will result in.

Abstract: A first transceiver of a gaming device receives a validation request from a mobile device. The gaming device determines that the mobile device is authorized to provide remote input to the gaming device and provides a token to the mobile device. A signal strength threshold for a second transceiver of the gaming device is modified from a first signal strength threshold associated with a first distance between the second transceiver and the mobile device to a second signal strength threshold associated with a second distance greater than the first distance. The second transceiver receives a remote connection request from the mobile device. In response to determining that the remote connection request meets the second signal strength threshold and that the remote connection request comprises the token, the gaming device allows the mobile device to provide remote input instructions to the gaming device.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for secondary game creation and management include a plurality of gaming machines, and a scheduler configured to initiate a secondary game in response to a request from one or more players or a schedule defined by an administrator, the secondary game including one or more games executed on the plurality of gaming machines. A controller is also provided that is configured to validate each player to participate in the secondary game on respective ones of the plurality of gaming machines and enable secondary gameplay by the validated players on the plurality of gaming machines. Further, a data analyzer is provided that is configured to receive primary game player data and secondary game player data from the plurality of gaming machines and process the primary game player data and secondary game player data to determine at least one of a progression, position, or score of a player of a secondary game.

Abstract: Multi-currency digital wallet systems for use in casino gaming and other contexts are described. Such digital wallets may allow for balances of a variety of different types of currencies to be tracked and managed by a user. Multi-currency gaming machines are also described; such gaming machines may provide award amounts in different currencies dependent on a particular game outcome.

Abstract: A new type of RFID tag is provided. A gaming chip that incorporates a sticker-type RFID tag comprises: an enclosing member having a predetermined shape for enclosing the RFID tag; a body member that is injection-molded to encapsulate the enclosing member with the RFID tag; and a gaming chip for amusement. The enclosing member consists of a first part and a second part, and at least the first part or the second part has a flat surface to which a sticker-type RFID tag can adhere, and the first part and the second part are combined to form an enclosing member, in which the sticker-type RFID tag is covered by the first part and the second part.

Abstract: Disclosed are new and innovative methods and systems for coordinating a game having a plurality of players. One of the methods comprises: enabling each of the plurality of players to create a team of champions; and creating a one or more real-time battles between a plurality of human players.

Abstract: Systems and methods employing a ticket voucher handling device, such as an electronic gaming machine or a ticket voucher redemption kiosk, that issues and/or redeems ticket vouchers associated with different ticket voucher systems corresponding to different activities.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method to determine if a user had placed a wager and verify that the wager was placed before the wagering market closed in a play-by-play wagering network. This method provides the ability to receive a wager from a user and allows the wagering network to receive a timestamp from the user's device to determine if the wager was placed before the market closing. Also, this method provides the ability to verify that there is no fraud, malicious activity, or cheating from the user by verifying that through a 3rd party network, such as the user's network connecting the user to the internet, that the timestamps provided by the network are correct and allowing the user to confirm their wager if received a few moments after the market has closed.