Patent ID: 6048269
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G07F,G07G

Abstract:
A gaming apparatus that pays credits responsive to the outcome of a game played, said gaming apparatus comprising:a. an electronic memory means for storing an amount of credit available for the play of said game, said amount of credit being determined by at least one of the outcome of the game played and an amount of currency inputted into said gaming apparatus;b. a first input associated with means for recognizing and validating paper currency, said first input providing a first input signal to said electronic memory means representing an amount of credit represented by said paper currency;c. means for generating a first code on a first permanent storage record, said first code representing credit stored in said electronic memory means, and an outlet for said first permanent storage record;d. a second input associated with means for reading said first code on said first permanent storage record; ande. means for providing a second input signal to said electronic memory means representing an amount of credit represented by said first code, said electronic memory means generating a second signal representing at least one of an amount of credit and currency to be dispensed by said gaming apparatus.