| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a closed-loop system that allows the operator of video gaming machines or other systems to define promotional events for the particular machines or systems, monitor the activity of the particular machines or systems, and grant awards. More specifically, the promotional events may include scheduling information, winning criteria and awards. During the period of time that the promotional event is active, the activity of the machine or system is monitored to determine if the winning criteria has been satisfied. If the winning criteria are satisfied, information pertaining to event is recorded. The present invention is applicable to a variety of embodiments including video poker machines, black jack machines or other gaming and gambling machines, as well as other systems that include a display mechanism and an activity that can be monitored. |
| 主权项 |
1. A device comprising:
a processor; a memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
(a) receive content from a server, said server being distinct from the processor, and(b) thereafter, cause a service window of a gaming machine display device of a gaming machine to display the received content, said gaming machine including a gaming machine processor distinct from the processor, said gaming machine processor configured to execute a plurality of gaming machine instructions stored by a gaming machine memory device to cause the gaming machine processor to:
(i) if a physical item is received via an acceptor, establish a credit balance based, at least in part, on a monetary value associated with the received physical item,(ii) for a play of a game:
(A) determine a game outcome,(B) cause the gaming machine display device to display the determined game outcome,(C) determine any award associated with the determined game outcome, and(D) cause the gaming machine display device to display any determined award associated with the determined game outcome, and(iii) if a cashout input is received via a cashout device, cause an initiation of a payout associated with the credit balance. |
