Gaming system with ticket-in/ticket-out capability
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1. A gaming system, comprising:
- a first slot machine, comprising;
a player input device that allows a player to select a game parameter;
game software that allows a player to play a casino game;
a printing apparatus that prints a visually perceptible image having a monetary value associated therewith on a ticket; and
a reading device that is capable of reading said visually perceptible image printed on said ticket when said ticket is inserted into said reading device for the purpose of activating said slot machine;
a second slot machine, comprising;
a player input device that allows a player to select a game parameter;
game software that allows a player to play a casino game;
a printing apparatus that prints a visually perceptible image having a monetary value associated therewith on a ticket; and
a reading device that is capable of reading said visually perceptible image printed on said ticket by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
a host computer comprising;
a central processing unit;
a memory; and
a computer program, said host computer being programmed to store data relating to said visually perceptible image printed by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
said host computer being programmed to receive data from said reading device of said second slot machine, said received data having been generated in response to inspection by said reading device of said second slot machine of said visually perceptible image that was printed by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
said host computer being programmed to determine whether credit should be authorized by comparing said stored data with said received data; and
said host computer being programmed to transmit a signal to said second slot machine, if credit should be authorized as determined by said host computer, to authorize credit to allow play of said second slot machine.
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Abstract
A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of “winnings”. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier'"'"'s Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.
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1. A gaming system, comprising:
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a first slot machine, comprising;
a player input device that allows a player to select a game parameter;
game software that allows a player to play a casino game;
a printing apparatus that prints a visually perceptible image having a monetary value associated therewith on a ticket; and
a reading device that is capable of reading said visually perceptible image printed on said ticket when said ticket is inserted into said reading device for the purpose of activating said slot machine;
a second slot machine, comprising;
a player input device that allows a player to select a game parameter;
game software that allows a player to play a casino game;
a printing apparatus that prints a visually perceptible image having a monetary value associated therewith on a ticket; and
a reading device that is capable of reading said visually perceptible image printed on said ticket by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
a host computer comprising;
a central processing unit;
a memory; and
a computer program, said host computer being programmed to store data relating to said visually perceptible image printed by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
said host computer being programmed to receive data from said reading device of said second slot machine, said received data having been generated in response to inspection by said reading device of said second slot machine of said visually perceptible image that was printed by said printing apparatus of said first slot machine;
said host computer being programmed to determine whether credit should be authorized by comparing said stored data with said received data; and
said host computer being programmed to transmit a signal to said second slot machine, if credit should be authorized as determined by said host computer, to authorize credit to allow play of said second slot machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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Current AssigneeMGM Grand, Inc.
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Original AssigneeMGM Grand, Inc.
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InventorsBurns, James G., Maxey, Robert R.
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Primary Examiner(s)SAGER, MARK ALAN
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Application NumberUS10/119,791Publication NumberTime in Patent Office755 DaysField of Search463/9-13, 463/16-17, 463/25, 463/29, 463/30, 463/36, 463/42, 463/43, 235/379-381, 235/375, 902/23, 700/91-93, 273/138.1, 273/138.2, 273/139, 273/143.R, 273/292-293, 273/236-237, 273/269US Class Current463/25CPC Class CodesG07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3248 involving non-monetary medi...G07F 17/42 for ticket printing or like...G07F 7/04 by paper currencyG07G 5/00 Receipt-giving machines cas...
