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Secure automated electronic casino gaming system

  • US 5,326,104 A
  • Filed: 02/07/1992
  • Issued: 07/05/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An automated writing station for transmitting wager information to a central game controller to which a plurality of said writing stations are attached for playing a game of chance in which a group of symbols is selected from a large number of predetermined possible symbols, and for displaying results of the game, comprising:

  • keypad means operable by a patron for receiving wager information identifying symbols selected by the patron for the game of chance, said keypad means including a plurality of switching means each associated with one of the possible symbols for alternatively selecting and deselecting the symbol associated with the individual switching means when the switching means is activated by the patron;

    account identifying means for receiving account identification information from the patron identifying a wagering account having a balance maintained within the central game controller;

    wager activation means for generating a wager signal, in response to action by the patron, indicating that the wager information currently selected by the keypad means is to be entered as an irrevocable wager;

    processing means connectable to said central game controller and connected to the keypad means, account identifying means, and wager activation means for receiving said wager information and said account identification information, and in response to receiving said wager signal, irrevocably transmitting signals to said central game controller, including the wager information and the account identification information, indicating that the wager information should be entered by the central game controller as an irrevocable wager associated with the patron account identified by the account identification information, and for subsequently receiving game results from said central game controller;

    display means connected to the processing means for displaying the game results to the patron.

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