GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

摘要

A gaming device (111) and method of operation (figs. 6-11b) are provided in which the game device (111) receives a loan request (601, 701, 801), which includes a loan amount, to establish a balance without having received payment. The device (111) send a request signal (602, 801) to a controller of the gaming device communicating the loan request, and a balance is established with the gaming device (607). The gaming device (111) receives an approval signal (609) from the controller of the gaming device regarding approval of the loan request. A cash-out mechanism of the gaming device (111) is disabled (606) after intiation of a loan request (601) until receipt of the approval of the loan request (609), after which the cash-out mechanism is enabled (610) in accordance with the approval signal (609).