摘要 |
Abstract An electronic gaming machine, an electronic gaming machine method, and an electronic monitoring device for interfacing with 5 a gaming machine are provided to permit game play for a time period and to allow subsequent periods of game play for the time period following the expiration of each preceding time period of game play. The arrangement permits monitoring data concerning the amount of game credits, winnings and losses on the gaming 10 machine during each time period of game play. On the occurrence of aggregated losses reaching a set threshold amount there is inhibition of further game play for the remainder of the time period of game play. A computer programme code for enabling the above to be achieved is disclosed. A tangible computer readable 15 medium comprising the programme code is also disclosed. A data signal comprising that programme code is also disclosed. 3273566_1 (GHMatters) P87039 AU 14/04/12 801 _Start Game Play __ -8017 Time Period[ Aggregate 802_ Game Credits Inhibit Game Winnings Play Losses Have Game Yes Losses Reached Threshold No No as Game Time Period Expired Yes Permit New 805- Game Play Time Period To Start 806 / as G m Pl y N aStaredla No Wait - - - - - - - Yes Figure 8 |