Gaming system in which a central repository of a game application is in communication with a gaming client via a network

Abstract

A gaming system is provided. Included is a plurality of gaming clients each including a display and at least one input device. In addition, the gaming clients are each positioned on at least one of a casino floor, a hotel room, and an arcade room. Also included is a central repository of at least one game application in communication with the gaming clients via a network. The central repository is further situated in an impenetrable housing with a security door.

1 . A system comprising: 
 a plurality of gaming clients each including a display and at least one input device, the gaming clients each positioned on at least one of a casino floor, a hotel room, and an arcade room; and    a central repository of at least one game application in communication with the gaming clients via a network, the central repository situated in an impenetrable housing with a security door.    
   
   
       2 . the system of  claim 1 , wherein the central repository includes a plurality of computer processing units.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the computer processing units execute the at least one game application.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of computer processing units is dedicated to only one of the gaming clients.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one game application is executed for play by users utilizing the gaming clients.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the centralized repository is located separate from the gaming clients.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the centralized repository includes a rack.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the rack is utilized for stacking computer boards associated with computer processing units of the centralized repository.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the rack includes interfaces for interfacing computer processing units of the centralized repository.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the network utilizes a fiber optic link.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the network utilized a wireless link.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the network includes a daisy chain network.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the network includes a tapped configuration network.  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the network includes a star-type network.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the communication is provided by an Ethernet connection.  
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the gaming clients communicate independently.  
   
   
       17 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the communication between the central repository and the gaming clients is digital.  
   
   
       18 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the communication between the central repository and the gaming clients is analog.  
   
   
       19 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the communication between the central repository and the gaming clients is provided by a transport medium.