Gaming machines may be remotely reconfigured and/or reprogrammed, data remotely collected, and a comparison performed between at least two different configurations. Such may be done to determine optimal configurations of gaming machines for various periods (e.g., days, times, months, Holidays). The reconfiguration and/or reprogramming may, for example, change a minimum or maximum wager limit, change a payout schedule, change an aspect of a bonus, progressive or other jackpot, and/or change allocation an of gaming machines between Class II and Class III. Reports may be produced indicative of the effects of the reconfiguration or reprogramming.