Patent ID: 8684360
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming table apparatus comprising: a) a substrate layer defining a first surface and an opposing second surface; b) a protective layer, wherein the protective layer includes a layer of resilient material adjacent to the first surface of the substrate layer and a fabric layer disposed over the layer of resilient material; c) a plurality of illumination devices mounted in the substrate layer, wherein each of the illumination devices includes an elongated lens with a portion thereof extending from the first surface of the substrate layer and through the layer of resilient material; d) a memory device configured to store data relating to one or more preset game layout configurations, wherein each preset game layout configuration provides positional data relating to one or more designated areas to be defined on the gaming table as visible through the protective layer via illumination of a portion of the plurality of illumination devices defining areas on the protective layer for the placement of gaming implements which facilitate play of a game based on the preset game layout configuration at the gaming table; e) a controller configured to receive a first selection of a first preset game layout configuration from the one or more preset game layout configurations stored in the memory device; and f) a power source responsive to the controller device and in electrical communication with the plurality of illumination devices configured to provide power to cause the illumination of a first portion of the plurality of illumination devices mounted in the substrate layer corresponding to the first preset game layout configuration for use with a first wagering game played at the gaming table; wherein, the gaming table is enabled to be reconfigured from the first preset game layout configuration to a second preset game layout configuration via the power source causing the illumination of a second portion of the plurality of illumination devices mounted in the substrate layer corresponding to the second preset game layout configuration, in response to the controller receiving a second selection of the second preset game layout configuration, the second preset game layout configuration being different from the first preset game layout configuration; and wherein the plurality of illumination devices are LED lights.