LOTTERY GAMES ON AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE

摘要

Method and apparatus are described which are used to provide enhanced functionality on gaming devices associated with the play of wager-based games. A secondary processor, separate from a game controller on the gaming device, can be used to provide the enhanced functionality. In one embodiment, the secondary processor can be used to control a display interface on a video display, such as a video display used to play a wager-based game on the gaming device. The display interface can be used to purchase items, such as a lottery ticket, under control of the secondary processor. After purchase, the lottery ticket can be dispensed from the gaming device using a printer. After the lottery ticket is dispensed, it can be reinserted into the gaming device and validated. If any winnings are associated with the lottery ticket, it can be credited to the electronic gaming machine.

主权项

1. A gaming machine physical item acceptor assembly comprising:
a physical item acceptor; a processor; a first communication port configured to enable the processor to communicate first data to a game controller of a gaming machine, said first data associated with a receipt, via the physical item acceptor, of a physical item associated with a monetary value, and a second communication port configured to enable the processor to communicate second data to a secondary controller, said second data being received from a mobile device and being associated with a transfer of funds to the gaming machine.