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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2002
Joseph R. Hedrick, Reno, NV (US);
Jean Pierre Legras, Reno, NV (US);
Noel D. Brodzinski, Reno, NV (US);
International Game Technology, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A gaming machine with an extendable bet button is disclosed. In most known gaming machines, the bet button is the most often accessed control of the gaming machine. In order to improve player comfort, an extendable bet button is provided which enables a player to lean back while playing a gaming machine to provide increased player comfort. The extendable bet button may be carried by the front housing portion in an non-extended position similar to conventional gaming machines. The extendable bet button is connected to the gaming machine by way of an electrical cable which allows the extendable bet button to be pulled away form the machine to improve player comfort. A stop assembly is provided to prevent the extendable bet button from being pulled out of the machine. The electrical cable may be provided as an armored cable to prevent unauthorized access as well as protect the cable from wear.