Dynamic gaming machine table

Abstract

An electronic gaming machine is incorporated into a table, having a rotatable top, such that multiple players sitting around the table can each individually play the gaming machine. A base member of the table supports a table top having a cut-out for receiving the external gaming features, including a display, selection buttons, coin and bill insert, coin hopper, etc. A receptacle secured to an under-side of said table top supports the internal components of the gaming machine within the base member. In this arrangement, the gaming machine may be rotated along with the table top to properly orient the external features of the machine for any of a plurality of individual players sitting around the table. A door in the base provides access to said internal components of the machine such that it may be serviced and monies may be collected.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A gaming machine apparatus including: 
 a) an upper surface having a cut-out;    b) a base member supporting said upper surface;    c) means for supporting a gaming machine within said base member, said means for supporting said gaming machine attached to said upper surface;    d) means for rotating said upper surface about said base member; and    e) a gaming machine display being received by said cut-out.    
     
     
         2 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said means for supporting said gaming machine is a U-shaped receptacle.  
     
     
         3 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said means for supporting said gaming machine is an enclosed receptacle.  
     
     
         4 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said means for supporting said gaming machine is attached to an underside of said upper surface.  
     
     
         5 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said means for rotating said upper surface about said base member includes a plurality of elongated vertical members, each said vertical member supporting a wheel in communication with an underside of said upper surface.  
     
     
         6 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 5  wherein said elongated vertical members rest atop a shelf within said base member and are secured to inner walls of said base member.  
     
     
         7 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said means for rotating said upper surface about said base member comprises a rotatable surface sub-adjacent a receptacle supporting said gaming machine.  
     
     
         8 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  further including a door in said base member for providing access to internal components of said gaming machine.  
     
     
         9 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said display is angled for providing a user with an advantageous view thereof.  
     
     
         10 . The gaming machine apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said upper surface extends beyond parameters of the base member such that the upper surface can be rotated by grasping the extended portion of the upper surface and moving it in either rotational direction.  
     
     
         11 . A table incorporating a gaming machine including: 
 a) a table top having an opening therein for receipt of at least a gaming machine display;    b) a base unit for supporting said table top;    c) a support member for supporting said gaming machine within the base unit; and    d) means for rotating said gaming machine.    
     
     
         12 . The table according to  claim 11  wherein said means for rotating said gaming machine includes a plurality of elongated vertical members, each said member supporting a wheel in communication with an underside of said table top.  
     
     
         13 . The table according to  claim 12  wherein said elongated vertical members rest atop a shelf within said base unit and are secured to inner walls of said base unit.  
     
     
         14 . The table according to  claim 11  further including a door in said base unit for providing access to internal components of said gaming machine.  
     
     
         15 . The table according to  claim 11  wherein said display is angled for providing a user with an advantageous view thereof.  
     
     
         16 . In combination a table and a gaming machine comprising: 
 a. a table having a cut-out for receipt of a gaming machine display, said table top supported by an base;    b. a support member for supporting a gaming machine within said base; and    c. means for rotating said table top and gaming machine.    
     
     
         17 . The combination according to  claim 16  wherein said means for rotating said gaming machine includes a plurality of elongated vertical members, each said vertical member supporting a wheel in communication with an underside of said table top.  
     
     
         18 . The combination according to  claim 17  wherein said elongated vertical members rest atop a shelf within said base and are secured to inner walls of said base.  
     
     
         19 . The combination according to  claim 16  further including a door in said base unit for providing access to internal components of said gaming machine.  
     
     
         20 . The combination according to  claim 16  wherein said display is angled for providing a user with an advantageous view thereof.