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Gaming system having retractable gaming unit

US8118681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2007
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3216
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various aspects are directed to a gaming system configured or designed for use with a bar top or table top. In at least one embodiment, the gaming system may include a movable gaming unit, the movable gaming unit which is operable to be lowered below an upper surface of the bar top or table top, and which is operable to be raised, at least partially, above the upper surface of the bar top or table top. In at least one embodiment, the gaming system may be operable to control a wager-based game played on the gaming system. The gaming system may be further operable to lower the gaming unit below the upper surface of the bar top or table top in response to detecting at least one first condition or event. The gaming system may be further operable to raise a first portion of the gaming unit above the upper surface of the bar top or table top in response to detecting at least one second condition or event.

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