System and method of data handling for table games
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1. A device for obtaining data for use in a table game system comprising:
- a handle;
a straight portion extending downwards from the handle, configured for insertion into a game table cash slot; and
a data entry device receiving user-entered data and providing the user-entered data to the game table system wherein the data entry device is disposed on the straight portion, such that a dealer can enter a currency amount after sweeping currency with the device from a position on the table to a position adjacent to the same table cash slot.
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Abstract
A table game system is provided. The table game system includes a position system that generates position data, such as the positions of one or more players and the value of cards, dice, roulette wheels, or other game table positions. A wager system generates wager data, such as the wager placed by each player at each position. A payout system receives the position data and the wager data and generates payout data, such as by using the position data to determine the outcome of the table game and the wager data to determine the payout data based on the outcome of the table game.
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1. A device for obtaining data for use in a table game system comprising:
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a handle;
a straight portion extending downwards from the handle, configured for insertion into a game table cash slot; and
a data entry device receiving user-entered data and providing the user-entered data to the game table system wherein the data entry device is disposed on the straight portion, such that a dealer can enter a currency amount after sweeping currency with the device from a position on the table to a position adjacent to the same table cash slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system for obtaining data for use in a table game system comprising:
- a handle;
a straight portion extending downwards from the handle, configured for insertion into a game table cash slot; and
a data entry device receiving user-entered data and providing the user-entered data to the game table system wherein the data entry device is disposed on the straight portion, such that a dealer can enter a currency amount after sweeping currency with the device from a position on the table to a position adjacent to the game table cash slot;
a weight sensor system receiving weight data for a location; and
a cheque system receiving the weight data and image data and generating cheque value data. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for obtaining data for use in a table game system comprising:
- a handle;
a straight portion extending downwards from the handle, configured for insertion into a game table cash slot; and
a data entry device receiving user-entered data and providing the user-entered data to the game table system wherein the data entry device is disposed on the straight portion, such that a dealer can enter a currency amount after sweeping currency with the device from a position on the table to a position adjacent to the game table cash slot;
a tray having one or more tubes, wherein each tube is configured for holding a plurality of cheques, each tube having a window slot;
a sensor generating image data of each window slot; and
a cheque system receiving the image data and generating tube value data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A device for obtaining data for use in a table game system comprising:
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a handle;
a straight portion extending downwards from the handle, configured for insertion into a game table cash slot;
a data entry device receiving user-entered data and providing the user-entered data to the game table system;
a data transfer device coupled to the data entry device, the data transfer device connecting to a game table system data transfer device so as to allow the user-entered data to be transferred to the game table system when the device is inserted into the cash slot; and
wherein the data entry device and the user-readable display are disposed on the straight portion, such that a dealer can enter a currency amount after sweeping currency with the device from a position on the table to a position adjacent to the game table cash slot, and can view the currency amount on the user-readable display prior to inserting the device and the currency into the game table cash slot.
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