GAMING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CHANGE REPORTING
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1. A method of auditing gaming machines, the method comprising:
- receiving information indicative of a configuration change for a plurality of gaming machines;
automatically collecting data indicative of at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines while the gaming machines are configured in accordance with the configuration change indicated by the information; and
generating a report indicative of the at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines.
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Abstract
Gaming machines may be remotely reconfigured and/or reprogrammed, data remotely collected, and a comparison performed between at least two different configurations. Such may be done to determine optimal configurations of gaming machines for various periods (e.g., days, times, months, Holidays). The reconfiguration and/or reprogramming may, for example, change a minimum or maximum wager limit, change a payout schedule, change an aspect of a bonus, progressive or other jackpot, and/or change allocation an of gaming machines between Class II and Class III. Reports may be produced indicative of the effects of the reconfiguration or reprogramming.
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1. A method of auditing gaming machines, the method comprising:
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receiving information indicative of a configuration change for a plurality of gaming machines; automatically collecting data indicative of at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines while the gaming machines are configured in accordance with the configuration change indicated by the information; and generating a report indicative of the at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A download and configuration management system to manage a plurality of gaming machines distributed through at least one casino property, the system comprising:
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at least one computer-readable memory that stores executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the at least one computer-readable memory and operable to execute the executable instructions, the at least one processor configured to receive information indicative of a configuration change for a plurality of gaming machines, receive data indicative of at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines while the gaming machines are configured in accordance with the configuration change indicated by the information, and generate a report indicative of the at least one performance parameter for the plurality of gaming machines. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A download and configuration management system to manage a plurality of gaming machines distributed through at least one casino property, the system comprising:
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at least one computer-readable memory that stores executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the at least one computer-readable memory and operable to execute the executable instructions, the at least one processor configured to produce a graphical representation of a floor layout indicative of a position of each of the gaming machines relative to one another and at least one performance parameter indicative of a performance of at least some of the gaming machines while in one operational configuration. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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