Methods and apparatus forplayer tracking and gaming table setup using a gaming table device

Abstract

A gaming table device for player tracking and gaming table setup. The gaming table device connects a gaming table to host systems such as a Player Tracking System and Gaming Table System. A user interface provides visual representation of the gaming table and seat locations to configure a table layout and assign a player to a seat. A card reader/writer scans a player's card for tracking. Player and seating data allows for player tracking for issuance and redemption of incentives based on game play activity.

1 . A gaming table device, comprising:
 means for tracking a player and the play activity selected from a group of players;   means for associating a player with a gaming table;   means for scanning a player card;   means for assigning a player to a seat at the gaming table; and   means for issuing an incentive to a player based on game play activity selected from a group of incentives including bonuses, points, and coupons.   
     
     
         2 . A gaming table device, comprising:
 means for configuring the layout of a gaming table selected from a group of gaming table layouts;   means for selecting the layout of a gaming table; and   means for displaying the layout of a gaming table.