Method and system for monitoring and directing poker play in a casino
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring play at a poker table, the poker table defining a plurality of player areas, the system comprising:
- a. a control panel at the poker table to receive player identification information into the system;
b. means for indicating when a specific player area is unoccupied, occupied, or reserved;
c. a central computer; and
d. a terminal device at the poker table for receiving data from the control panel and transmitting that data to the central computer.
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Abstract
A system and method for quickly and easily clocking in a player to a poker table in a casino are provided. A control panel is installed on the poker table at a location that is easily accessible by a dealer. When a player sits down at an empty spot at the table, the dealer accepts the players ID card, swipes the player'"'"'s identification into the system, and then presses a dedicated button on the control panel associated with that seat. The information is received by the system and transmitted to a central computer. If the player wants to take a break from play, such as for example to go to eat, then the dealer presses a button on the control panel to indicate that the player is still assigned to that seat, but is temporarily away from the poker table. The system further includes means for maintaining a waiting list of players awaiting play in the poker room and for tracking the play of a plurality of poker players in a tournament setting.
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28 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring play at a poker table, the poker table defining a plurality of player areas, the system comprising:
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a. a control panel at the poker table to receive player identification information into the system;
b. means for indicating when a specific player area is unoccupied, occupied, or reserved;
c. a central computer; and
d. a terminal device at the poker table for receiving data from the control panel and transmitting that data to the central computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for monitoring play in a poker room having a plurality of poker tables, each of the plurality of poker tables defining a plurality of player areas, the system comprising:
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a. a control panel at at least two of the poker tables to receive player identification information into the system;
b. means for indicating when a specific player area is unoccupied, occupied, or reserved;
c. a central computer; and
d. a terminal device at each of the at least two poker tables for receiving data from the control panel and transmitting that data to the central computer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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