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Method and apparatus for providing secondary gaming machine functionality

  • US 9,652,934 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2015
  • Issued: 05/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A gaming system comprising:

  • a housing;

    a plurality of input devices supported by the housing, said plurality of input devices including;

    (i) an acceptor, and(ii) a cashout device;

    at least one display device supported by the housing;

    at least one printer supported by the housing;

    a master gaming controller in communication with the at least one printer, said master gaming controller configured to operate with the at least one display device, and the plurality of input devices to;

    (a) if a physical item is received via the acceptor, establish a credit balance based, at least in part, on a monetary value associated with the received physical item,(b) for a play of a game;

    (i) determine a game outcome, and(ii) cause the at least one display device to display the determined game outcome, and(c) if a cashout input is received via the cashout device, cause an initiation of any payout associated with the credit balance; and

    a secondary controller distinct from and in communication with the at least one printer, said secondary controller being interposed between the master gaming controller and the at least one printer, and said secondary controller configured to, if a triggering event occurs, cause the at least one printer to print a ticket.

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