Patent ID: 6802778
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A. method for configuring a paytable for a gaming terminal, the gaming terminal having a processor which controls game play of said gaming terminal, said processor coupled to a memory, a display device, and at least one input device, comprising:receiving identification information from a gaming operator; comparing said identification information with authorized identities to verify that said gaming operator is authorized to access paytables of said gaming terminal; displaying, on said display device, a setup routine including paytables which are available; enabling said gaming operator, using said input device, to either select one of said available paytables without modification, or to modify the paytable thereby creating a new paytable; the displayed available paytables having advance government approval; said game operator chooses to modify a paytable, then displaying on said display device, information for enabling the operator to modify said paytable; thereafter electronically transmitting information relating to said modified paytable from said gaming terminal resulting from said operator selection for government regulatory approval; thereafter electronically receiving at said gaming terminal a message if said modified paytable fails to obtain government regulatory approval; and storing said modified paytable in said memory and enabling play with said modified paytable only if government approval is obtained.