COINLESS SLOT MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

2132019 9416781 PCTABS00033 A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine (200) capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine (200) also includes a printer (208) that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of ''winnings''. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a cashier's station (300) for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (100) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out ticket. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.