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`servers is able to decode messages from the smartcard withoutpossibility
`any server 11
`compromising the system by forging messages.
`To further prevent tampering messages may be paddedout with extra
`each time a messageis
`to
`encryption, that is
`data, prior
`randomly generated
`outto the same
`sent. The messages may
`each time.
`also be padded
`length
`(eg. due to a
`error)
`mustbe resent
`Each time an
`encrypted message
`system
`to determine which
`will be different. It will not therefore be
`possible
`are associated with which events. The recipient may ignore the
`messages
`extra data.
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`Server
`serverfor a traditional distributed
`The server 11 functions much as
`gaming system would, with someadditional features:
`An account is maintained for each smartcard that exists. In addition to
`player accounting and games information the account holds the
`encryption key(s) used for the smartcard and other information required
`monitorsecurity.
`Software to detect tampering.
`Encryption for smartcard communications and highly
`smartcard keys.
`The server 11 reads the gametype played
`and verifies the gamble.
`outcome and amountbet are used to
`account.
`adjust the players
`Any
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`discrepancy betweenthe server determined result and that of the game
`or an
`console are either system bugs
`attempt at tampering.
`
`secure
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`storage of
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`The
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`to
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`Security
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`Server
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`Ensuring security of the server 11 may be a difficult and expensive
`on the server 11
`process, In theory any software modifications
`require
`complete recertification of the software.
`server 113 (See Figure 9) may be provided
`An encryption
`physically
`separate the functions of the server 11 and encryption.
`Whensoftware
`on the server 11 the security system does not
`unrelated to
`security is
`changed
`need to be recertified. All communications between the server 11 and
`server 113.
`consoles 12 passes through
`the security
`server 113
`server 11 and security
`To match the bandwidth of the game
`gameservers 11 may be used with one or more
`one or more
`to the application
`servers 113, in any combination.
`security
`Hierarchical Server Architecture
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`to
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`of servers
`network may
`A
`be constructed containing
`hierarchy
`large
`(See Figure 10). The function of the servers is somewhat different to that
`overa
`server
`described for a
`single level network
`system. Advantages
`single
`are
`possible:
`e
`the top level server 111 the
`When random numbersare
`generated by
`a
`cannot
`high level of control. The top
`operate withoutit, ensuring
`games
`level server 111 is able to maintain
`accurate
`of the
`accounting
`highly
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`entire system.
`The lowerlevel servers 112 need not have a
`level of security if they
`a
`are determined by
`are not involved in payouts, in which case
`payouts
`higher level server 111 that does have
`level security.
`high
`The low level servers 112 are used for local monitoring and
`and can
`improve response time.
`Ina very large system the load is distributed across
`multiple
`Lowerlevel servers 112 off load communicationstraffic.
`Communications from the console 12 to its server 11 must be
`relatively
`keep games responsive. Communications betweenthelevels of
`fast to
`a
`server need notbe fast, if the top level server 111 generates
`number
`large
`of random numbers and downloads them to the lowerlevel servers 112 for
`later use. Games can
`without immediate communication to the
`proceed
`of random numbers runsout.
`top level server 111 until the supply
`.
`Smartcards 23 may use
`public key encryption(ordigital signatures)
`game outcome messages, with the public key knownto eachof the
`appropriate levels of servers. In this implementation
`both the low level
`level server 111 can
`server 112 and
`track of games and
`keep
`higher
`accounting information. The low level server 112 can
`verify transactions, but
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`are:-
`possible implementations
`Examples
`an entire state, such as Nevada in the
`State wide networks
`spanning
`USAor Victoria in Australia. The lowerlevel servers 112 would be located
`in casinos or clubs and the top level server 111 controlled by the governing
`ofthat state.
`body
`OnInternet a central
`server 113 distributes games
`high security
`servers. The lowerlevel
`to lower security
`(including random numbers)
`to not loose gamesor
`servers 112 have a reduced
`results, but
`responsibility
`for them to
`since it is not
`tamper with games, security requirements
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`are reduced. Attempts
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`to tamper
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`are
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`easily detected by the top level server
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`on an
`A low level server 112 is
`aeroplane.
`implemented
`server 112 and ground based high
`Communications between the
`aeroplane
`server 113 may
`slow, or only used when the plane has
`level, high security
`be
`landed.
`
`Verification Server
`In an alternate implementation verification of games and accountsalso
`on a verification server, in addition to verification by the normal
`takes place
`as some
`at
`game server. This enables enhanced security
`types of tampering
`on the system implementation
`server canbe detected, depending
`the game
`a
`used. The verification server may be run, for example, by
`government
`to audit commercial establishments.
`controlled regulator
`of all communications to the smartcard affecting game
`Copies
`outcomes, from the smartcard to server
`reporting game outcomes, and
`by the gameserver to the verification server.
`are sent
`acknowledgments,
`suchthat the verification server can read
`are
`Messages
`encrypted,
`messages between the gameserver and smartcard. This may require that the
`server and
`verification server has the encryption keys shared by the game
`encryption methodis used that allows a three way
`smartcard, or that an
`secure communication. Preferably, the game and verification server cannot
`of the other.
`the identity
`forge
`Verification Mode
`with a verification mode in
`means may be
`The secure
`storage
`provided
`means may downloaded to
`which the memory contents of the secure
`storage
`secret
`an external device. Preferably,
`in the interests of security,
`encryption
`means are not disclosed. Crytographic
`keys stored within the secure
`storage
`an authorised party is able to initiate the
`are used to ensure
`only
`technuiques
`it is the server
`using its secret
`key which is
`verification mode. Typically
`meansis
`authorised, but other parties may be used whenthe secure
`storage
`with a secret verification key. Preferably invocation of device
`provided
`verification disables the secure
`means from futher use, except for
`storage
`are made to memory contents.
`device verification, and minimal changes
`Downloaded Console Code
`Traditional gaming machinesdo notallow the
`of code
`downloading
`because tampered code can cheat the system.
`Because console security is
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`on the smartcard and encrypted communications, thenit is
`solely dependent
`reasonable to download code to the console 12 as
`part of the game
`perfectly
`code can
`compromise the security of the system,
`No
`possible
`package.
`except in so far as it may mislead the player into the nature of the game
`code may be
`being played. However, to further enhance security,
`or
`authenticated with methods such as
`digital signatures
`appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous
`It will be
`variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention as shownin
`or scopeof the
`from the spirit
`the specific embodiments without departing
`invention as
`broadly described. The present embodimentsare, therefore, to
`as illustrative and notrestrictive.
`be consideredin all respects
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`encryption.
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`a
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`or
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`outcome information in the secure
`storage
`gamble
`or
`a game
`outcome
`the console to
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`produce
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`gamble
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`CLAIMS:
`gaming systemincludingat least one
`A method of
`1,
`gaming
`operating
`userinterface
`means and
`secure
`console, the console including
`storage
`game and observe a result, the method including
`a userto initiate a
`allowing
`the steps of:
`storing game
`meansforuse
`by
`and
`
`respectively;
`a game
`game, producing
`uponreceipt
`inputinitiating
`outcomeindication
`game and/or gamble
`play sequence including
`or
`outcome information stored in the
`determined by the game
`gamble
`meansaloneor in combination with a user
`secure
`storage
`input.
`The method of claim 1, wherein the information stored in the secure
`to a
`meansis a
`sequential list of outcome information relating
`storage
`on the console.
`sequence of future gamesto be played
`The methodof claim 2, wherein the game outcomeinformation stored
`3.
`means, is in the form of a set
`in the secure
`random numbers
`storage
`an entire game outcome.
`sufficient to
`generate
`The methodof claim 1, wherein the information stored in the secure
`4,
`means is a random numberseed from which outcome information
`on the consoleis
`to a sequence of future gamesto be
`played
`relating
`generated by operation of a random number generator.
`The method of claim 4, wherein the random number generatoris
`as a
`numberalgorithm.
`provided
`pseudo-random
`The method of claim 4 or 5, wherein the game outcome information
`6.
`generated by the random numbergenerator,is in the form ofa set of random
`an entire game outcome.
`numbers sufficient to generate
`The methodof claim 4 or 5, wherein the outcome informationis a
`7.
`outcome and the secure
`random numberused to determine a
`gamble
`meansin the console then chooses a game outcome whichwill
`processing
`outcome.
`achieve that
`gamble
`The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the game outcome chosen
`8.
`depends upon the game being played.
`oneof claims7 or 8, wherein the game
`The methodas claimed in any
`9.
`the
`is chosen by
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`2.
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`storage
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`a
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`a
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`of
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`player.
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`the
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`wherein
`
`The methodas claimedin any oneof claims 7, 8, or 9,
`10.
`gameis chosen by
`console.
`the
`The methodas claimed in any oneof claims 7, 8, 9 or 10, wherein the
`11.
`gamebeing played includesa
`plurality of game outcomes
`correspondingto
`to the random numberandoneof the
`outcome
`the gamble
`corresponding
`game outcomesis chosen by
`console.
`the
`The method as claimed in any one of claims 10 or 11, wherein games
`,
`12.
`or outcomes chosen by the console are chosen at random.
`The methodas claimed in any one of claims 10 or 11, wherein games
`13.
`or outcomes chosen bythe console are chosen sequentially.
`The methodas claimed in any one of the preceding
`claims wherein the
`14.
`meansis removably connectable to or readable and writable
`secure
`storage
`the console.
`by
`to future
`15.
`The method of claim 14, wherein the information relating
`meansis stored before the secure
`gaine outcomesstored in the secure
`storage
`means is connected to the console.
`storage
`meansis a
`The method of claim 15, wherein the secure
`16.
`storage
`with outcome information
`card which is
`preprogrammed
`programmable
`a user and is inserted into the console by the
`before orafter acquisition by
`one or more game outcomeson the respective console.
`user to
`produce
`The method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the
`17.
`production of the game or
`ina
`outcome determination is
`performed
`gamble
`means
`means connectedto the secure storage
`secure
`by way ofa
`processing
`secure communications
`path.
`The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein communications over the
`18.
`are secured by encryption.
`secure communications
`path
`The methodas claimed in claim 17, wherein communications over the
`19.
`means.
`are secured by physical security
`secure communications path
`oneof claims 17, 18 or 19, wherein the
`The method as claimedin any
`20,
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard chip
`secure
`whichis
`processing
`fixed in the console.
`permanently
`oneof claims 1 to 13, wherein the
`21.
`The methodas claimed in any
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard chip which is permanently
`secure
`storage
`fixed in the console.
`The method as claimedin any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the
`22.
`meansis a smartcard which is removable from the console.
`secure
`storage
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`23.
`
`means
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`storage
`
`The method of claim 21 or 22, wherein the secure
`identification and credit information.
`carries
`player
`one of claims 1 to 14, wherein a
`serveris
`The method of any
`24.
`gaming
`andis in communication with each gaming console, the gaming
`provided
`to calculate the outcomeinformation in relation to a
`server
`being arranged
`means and to send outcome
`game for storage in a secure
`to
`storage
`signals
`meansis located, the method
`the console in which the secure
`the steps of:
`or
`data whichpartially
`server,
`in the gaming
`precalculating
`defines an outcomeof at least one game on one console,
`completely
`and generating and sendingto the respective console a
`signal
`to a user
`the
`initiating the game
`data prior
`indicating
`precalculated
`on the console;
`in the console, receiving the data signal and storing the data as
`information in the secure
`or
`orall of the game
`part
`gambleoutcome
`means.
`storage
`The method of claim 24, wherein the console, uponreceiptof the user
`server
`to initiate a game, generates and sends a
`to the gaming
`signal
`input
`indicating that the stored information has been used to determine the
`or
`outcome.
`respective game
`gamble
`one of claims 1 to 14, wherein a
`gamingserveris
`26.
`The method of any
`provided and is in communication with each gaming console, and each
`to initiate a game, generates and
`console, uponreceipt of the user
`input
`sends a
`to the gamingserver indicating that the stored information has
`signal
`been used to determine the respective game or
`outcome.
`gamble
`The method as claimed in claim 24, 25
`or 26, wherein the gaming
`27.
`server
`the function of an
`server
`accounting
`whereby
`additionally performs
`server is
`to maintain credit account information in
`the accounting
`arranged
`a
`on the gaming system and to send
`relation to a
`game
`player playing
`accounting information to the console on whichthe player
`is
`playing.
`The method as claimedin any oneof claims 1 to 26, wherein an
`28.
`serveris provided
`and is in communication with each gaming
`accounting
`server
`to maintain credit account
`console, the accounting
`being arranged
`on the gaming system and
`information in relation to a
`a game
`player playing
`to send accounting information to the console on which the
`is
`playing.
`player
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`including
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`storage
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`The method of claim 27 or 28, wherein the console, upon receipt by
`of
`29.
`to initiate a
`the user
`game, generates and sends-data to the accounting
`input
`server to
`account.
`serverto allow the accounting
`the players
`update
`The method of claim 24, wherein the console communicates to the
`30.
`server to
`the game.
`gamingserver data to enable the gaming
`verify
`one of claims 24 to 30, wherein the console saves
`31.
`The method of any
`data sent to each server and uponreceipt of a secure
`signal indicating that
`serverhas received the data thendeletes the data from
`the
`respective
`memory.
`oneofclaims 24 to 31, wherein the
`32.
`The methodof any
`precalculated
`meansin the
`data is transmitted from the gameserverto the secure
`storage
`console and the gameverification data is transmitted by the secure
`,
`server.
`meansto the game
`The method of claim 27, 28 or 29, wherein the accounting data is
`33.
`meansin the console.
`transmitted from the server to the secure
`storage
`means,
`The method of claim 25 or 26, wherein the secure
`is not
`34.
`storage
`server when the gameis
`played, and each
`in communication with the gaming
`server,it will
`time the secure
`means is next connected to the gaming
`storage
`generate and senda signalto the server
`indicating the stored game outcome
`information that has been used.
`The method as claimedin any oneofclaims 24 to 34, wherein
`35.
`signals
`generated by the server and console to transmit game outcomesorto indicate
`to beingsent.
`gaine play,
`encrypted prior
`are each
`The method of claim 35, wherein encrypted signals
`36.
`provided
`suchthatdifferent
`with a
`to
`piece of unique information prior
`encryption
`are different to one another
`signals containing the same gameinformation
`after encryption.
`oneof claims 24 to 36, wherein the
`The method as claimedin any
`37.
`server includes an
`auditing function to check the game and/or gamble
`outcome data returned from the secure device in the console.
`The method as claimed in claim 35, 36 or 37, wherein the game
`38.
`to and
`and decryption of signals
`outcome calculation and the
`encryption
`from the gameserverare
`the smartcard.
`in the console by
`performed
`The method as claimedin any oneof claims 24 to 38, wherein an
`39.
`servers are
`with the console
`hierarchical network of gaming
`provided
`connected to a low order, low security network server which performs
`
`are
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`low
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`security and routine control and communication, while passing high security
`servers
`to
`higher level gaming
`having highersecurity.
`signals
`or
`The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the game
`40.
`a
`of
`outcome information represents
`plurality
`outcomes which are stored in the secure
`storage
`The method as claimed in claim 40, wherein the game outcome
`41.
`a
`information is stored as
`plurality of game
`list of values representing
`outcomes.
`The methodas claimed in claim 41, wherein all unused values in the
`42.
`storage means, exceptforan initial value, are hidden and playing
`secure
`gamesdiscloses the values one
`one.
`by
`The methodas claimed in claim 40, wherein the game outcome
`43.
`a game outcome, and
`information is stored as aninitial value representing
`values representing subsequent gamesare
`fromtheinitial value
`generated
`a
`number
`algorithm.
`using
`pseudo-random
`.
`The method as claimed in claim 40, 41, 42 or 43, wherein the secure
`44.
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard chip.
`storage
`can redeem the
`The method as claimed in claim 44, wherein the
`45.
`player
`smartcard device at any time for the amountof the last disclosed value.
`The methodas claimed in claim 45, wherein the redemption of the
`46.
`value on the smartcard is carried out via secure communication between
`server.
`smartcard and an
`accounting
`The method as claimed in claim 45 or 46, wherein the last disclosed
`47.
`value of the smartcard is the sum of the value of
`outcomesfor all
`on the smartcard.
`games played
`or 47, wherein uponinitiation
`The method as claimed in claim 45, 46
`48.
`the consoleretrieves the new value of the smartcard
`of a game by
`player,
`an
`device and
`appropriate game sequence.
`displays
`The method as claimed in claim 48, wherein the
`49.
`smartcard device with a fixed numberof values.
`The methodas claimed in claim 49, wherein the smartcard device is
`with a list of predetermined outcomes, and gameplay includes a
`provided
`step in which the player makes a bet on the outcome of each game.
`The method as claimed in claim 50, wherein for each outcome
`51.
`first makes a
`bet, which is written to non-volatile
`disclosed the
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`predetermined gamble
`means.
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`gamble
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`player acquires
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`a
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`player
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`player
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`on the
`storage
`the smartcard
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`provided by
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`on the
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`memory in the smartcard device, and the total value owedto the
`calculated from the wins andlosses for each bet and outcome.
`The method as claimed claim 51, wherein the
`redeems the
`52,
`smartcard device for a latest value owed to the
`player.
`The method as claimed in claim 52, wherein the secure
`53.
`smartcard device is accessed via controlled access
`device.
`The method as claimed in claim 53, wherein the secure
`54.
`storage
`smartcard is accessed via a secure communications system within the
`console.
`The method as claimed in claim 54, wherein the secure
`55.
`a further smartcard device.
`is
`communications system
`provided by
`oneof claims 40 to 55, wherein the
`The method as claimed in any
`56.
`one of which
`smartcard device is
`with multiple functions, only
`programmed
`is a
`accelerator.
`gaming
`The method of claim 56, wherein the smartcard device is
`57,
`programmed
`a bank ATMcard.
`a credit card and/or
`for use as an ID card and/or
`to access the smartcard
`58.
`The methodof claim 57, wherein the
`protocol
`with another mode of the smartcard.
`device is compatible
`The method as claimedin any oneof claims 24 to 39, wherein the
`.59,
`stateof a
`means
`to the secure
`console sendsa
`storage
`signal
`to the gameto the server.
`gamebeing played
`The method of claim 59, wherein the secure
`60.
`message for transmission to the server.
`The method of claim 59 or 60, wherein the message indicates start of
`61.
`or amountbet.
`game, end of game, player selections, gametype,
`gaming system includingat least one
`gaming console, the console
`62.
`A
`a userto
`means and a userinterface allowing
`secure
`storage
`including
`game and observe a
`initiate a
`result, the system including:
`or
`meansfor storing game
`secure
`storage
`gamble
`a
`or
`information used by the console to
`game
`produce
`outcome; and
`gamecontrol meansin the console arranged
`a
`a
`game and to
`game play sequence
`input initiating
`produce
`a
`outcomeindication determined by
`game and/or gamble
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`describing
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`storage
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`means encodes the
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`outcome
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`gamble
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`to receive a user
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`storage
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`outcomeinformation stored in the secure
`the game or
`gamble
`meansaloneor in combination with a user
`input.
`The system of claim 62, wherein the information stored in the secure
`to a
`meansis a
`sequential list of outcome information relating
`storage
`on the console.
`sequenceof future games to be played
`The system of claim 63, wherein the game or
`outcome
`64.
`gamble
`means, is in the form ofa set of
`information stored in the secure
`storage
`an entire
`outcome.
`random numberssufficient to
`generate
`gamble
`The system of claim 64, wherein the information stored in the secure
`65.
`meansis a random numberseed from which outcomeinformation
`storage
`on the consoleis
`to a
`sequenceof future gamesto be played
`relating
`generated by operation of a
`number algorithm.
`pseudo-random
`The system of claim 65, wherein the game outcomeinformation
`66.
`generated by the pseudo-random number algorithm,is in the form ofa set of
`an entire game outcome.
`random numberssufficient to
`The system of claim 66, wherein the outcome information is a random
`67.
`outcome value and the console then chooses a
`a
`numberindicating
`gamble
`outcomevalue.
`game outcome which will achieve that gamble
`as claimedin any oneof claims 62 to 67, wherein the
`68.
`The system
`means is removably connectableto or readable and writable
`secure
`storage
`by the console.
`to future
`The system of claim 68, wherein the information relating
`69.
`means is stored before the secure
`game outcomesstored in the secure
`storage
`means is connected to the console.
`storage
`meansis a
`of claim 69, wherein the secure
`70.
`The
`storage
`system
`with outcome information
`card which is
`preprogrammed
`programmable
`a user andis inserted into the console
`before orafter acquisition by
`the
`by
`one or more game outcomesonthe respective console.
`user to
`produce
`as claimed in any one of claims 62 to 70, wherein a secure
`The system
`or
`outcome
`meansis provided
`to
`produce the game
`gamble
`processing
`way
`a secure
`means
`indication and is connected to the secure
`storage
`
`63.
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`generate
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`by
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`of
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`communications path.
`as claimed in claim 71, wherein the secure
`72.
`The system
`processing
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard
`which is
`permanently fixed in the
`
`chip
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`35
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`console.
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`storage
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`meanscarries
`
`serveris
`
`as claimed in any one of claims 62 to 67, wherein the
`73.
`The system
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard chip which is permanently
`secure
`storage
`fixed in the console.
`as claimed in any oneof claims 62 to 72, wherein the
`74,
`The system
`meansis a smartcard or smartcard chip which is removable
`secure
`storage
`from the console.
`The system of claim 74, wherein the secure
`75,
`identification and credit information.
`player
`The system of any oneof claims 62 to 75, wherein a
`76.
`gaming
`gaming console, the server
`in communication with each
`being
`provided
`to calculate the outcome information in relation to a
`gamefor
`arranged
`or
`means and to send game
`storage in a secure
`outcome
`storage
`gamble
`meansis located, and the
`to the console in which the secure
`storage
`signals
`or
`meansforreceiving the game
`outcome
`console including receiving
`gamble
`as the game or
`signal and storing the information carried in the signal
`means.
`outcomeinformation in the secure
`storage
`as claimed in claim 76, wherein the server includes an
`77.
`The system
`means for checking game and/or gamble
`outcomedata returned from
`auditing
`;
`the secure device in the console.
`The system of any one of claims 62 to 75, wherein a
`78.
`gaming
`in communication with each gaming console, the server
`including
`provided
`means for checking game and/or gamble
`an
`outcome data returned
`auditing
`from the secure device in the console.
`as claimedin claim 76, 77 or 78, the server and console
`79.
`The system
`means to encode transmission of
`each includes encryption and
`decryption
`game outcomesand/ortransmissions indicating gameplay.
`as claimed in claim 77, wherein the encryption and
`80.
`The system
`meansin the console is a smartcard.
`decryption
`as claimedin any oneof claims 76 to 80, wherein an
`81.
`The system
`are
`with the console
`hierarchical network of gamingservers
`provided
`security network server which performs
`connectedto a low order, low
`low
`security and routine control and communication, while passing high security
`servers
`to
`level gaming
`having higher security.
`higher
`signals
`as claimed in claim 62, wherein the game outcome
`82,
`The system
`a
`outcomes which
`information represents
`plurality of
`predetermined gamble
`are stored in the secure
`means.
`storage
`
`gamble
`
`serveris
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`means
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`storage
`
`as claimed in claim 82, wherein the secure
`83.
`The system
`is a smartcard or a smartcard
`chip.
`as claimed in claim 83, wherein the secure
`84.
`The system
`hiddenall unused values until disclosed
`to
`
`is
`
`storage device
`a
`by playing
`
`keep
`arranged
`respective game.
`as claimed in claim 84, wherein the console is
`to
`85.
`The system
`arranged
`appropriate game sequence in whichit retrieves, the new value of
`an
`display
`a
`the smartcard device uponinitiation of a
`game by
`player.
`as claimed in claim 85, wherein the smartcard device is
`86.
`The system
`with a fixed number ofvalues.
`originally provided
`as claimed in claim 86, wherein the smartcard device is
`87.
`The system
`list of predetermined outcomes, and the console includes a
`with
`provided
`meansarrangedto receive a bet on the outcomeof a game.
`bet input
`as claimed in claim 87, wherein a non-volatile memory
`88.
`The system
`in the smartcard device for recording player bet values , and the
`provided
`total value owed to the
`player.
`as claimed in claim 88, wherein the smartcard deviceis
`89.
`The system
`provided with controlled access means in communication with the secure
`means for secure communication therewith.
`storage
`as claimed in claim 88, wherein the console is
`90.
`The system
`provided
`with a secure communications system for secure communication with the
`secure
`storage device.
`as claimed in claim 91, wherein the secure
`91.
`The system
`a further smartcard device.
`communications system is
`provided by
`one of claims 83 to 91, wherein the
`as claimedin any
`92.
`The system
`means is
`smartcard device which provides the secure storage
`programmed
`one of which is a
`accelerator.
`with multiple functions, only
`gaming
`The system of claim 92, wherein the smartcard device which provides
`93.
`storage means, is programmedforuse as an ID card and/ora credit
`the secure
`a bank ATM card.
`card and/or
`The system of claim 93, wherein the protocol
`94.
`the secure
`storage means, is
`device which provides
`modeof the smartcard.
`as claimed in any one of claims 76 to 61, wherein the
`95.
`The system
`means
`signalto the server via the secure
`console sends a
`storage
`state of a
`to the server.
`to the
`game being played
`game
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`is
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`to access the smartcard
`with another
`
`compatable
`
`describing
`
`a
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`storage
`
`means encodes the
`
`The method of claim 95, wherein the secure
`96.
`message for transmission to the server.
`The method of claim 95 or 96, wherein the message indicates start of
`97.
`or amountbet.
`game, end of
`game, playerselections, game type,
`gaming console which includes a
`meansfor use in a
`A secure
`98.
`storage
`a userto initiate a game and observea result, the
`user interface allowing
`or
`means
`outcome
`to store game
`secure storage
`gamble
`being arranged
`a
`outcome.
`information used by the console to
`gamble
`produce
`meansof claim 98, wherein the informationstored
`The secure
`99.
`storage
`meansis a
`list of outcome information
`in the secure
`storage
`sequential
`on the console.
`offuture games to be played
`to a sequence
`relating
`meansof claim 99, wherein the game outcome
`100. The secure
`storage
`storage means, is in the form ofa set of
`information stored in the secure
`an entire
`outcome.
`random numberssufficient to
`generate
`gamble
`meansof claim 100, wherein the information stored
`101. The secure
`storage
`means is a random numberseed from which outcome
`in the secure
`storage
`on the
`to a sequence of future gamesto be played
`informationrelating
`generated by operation of a
`number algorithm.
`console is
`pseudo-random
`meansof claim 101, wherein the game outcome
`102. The secure
`storage
`numberalgorithm,is in the
`information generated by the pseudo-random
`an entire
`form of a set of random numberssufficient to generate
`game
`outcome.
`meansof claim 101, wherein the outcome
`103. The secure
`storage
`a
`information is a random numberindicating
`outcomevalue.
`gamble
`meansas claimed in any one claims98 to 105,
`104. The secure
`storage
`connectable to
`wherein the secure
`meansis
`to be removably
`arranged
`storage
`or readable and writable by
`the console.
`meansof claim 98, wherein the information relating
`105. The secure
`storage
`to future game outcomesstored in the secure storage meansis stored before
`meansis connected to the console.
`the secure
`storage
`meansof claim 105, wherein the secure
`106. The secure
`storage
`meansis a
`with outcome
`card which is
`preprogrammed
`programmable
`a user andis arrangedto be
`information before orafter acquisition by
`one or more
`the user to
`‘insertable into the console
`game
`by
`outcomes on the respective console.
`
`storage
`
`produce
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`meansas claimed in any one of claims 98 to 106,
`107. The secure
`means
`and the secure
`meansis
`wherein a secure
`storage
`processing
`provided,
`by way of a
`to be connected to the secure
`means
`is
`processing
`arranged
`,
`meansis
`secure communications path, and the secure
`arranged
`outcome.
`provide the gamble
`meansas claimed in any one of claims 98 to 103,
`108. The secure
`storage
`means is a smartcard or smartcard chip whichis
`wherein the secure
`storage
`to be
`permanently fixed in the console.
`arranged
`oneof claims 98 to 107,
`means as claimed in any
`109. The secure
`storage
`meansis a smartcard which is removable from the
`wherein the secure
`
`storage
`
`storage
`
`processing
`
`to
`
`storage
`
`storage
`
`console.
`meansofclaim 109, wherein the secure
`110. The secure storage
`meanscarries
`identification and/or credit information.
`player
`111. The secure
`meansof any oneof claims 98 to 110, wherein the
`storage
`server via a
`to communicate with a
`meansis
`secure
`gaming
`storage
`arranged
`to calculate the game or
`gaming console, the server
`gamble
`being arranged
`ga