A gaming
machine includes a base, a columnar pedestal extending vertically from the base, and a button
deck adjustably coupled to the pedestal. The button
deck includes an upper surface including a transparent
touchscreen element, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a button
deck body extending therebetween. At least one of the lower surface and the body include one or more
transparent display elements, the one or more
transparent display elements are configured to generate images of gaming
machine control actuators viewable on the upper surface. The transparent
touchscreen element is configured to receive touches and gestures indicating control inputs. The gaming
machine also includes a player tracking
card reader positioned within the button deck and accessible through a slot in a
front edge of the button deck, the player tracking
card reader communicatively coupled to a player tracking display area of the gaming machine.