Loss Limit Module for Gaming Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming devices lack features that promote responsible gaming, failing to effectively limit player losses within specified sessions or time periods, which can lead to excessive spending and negative impacts on players.
Innovation Solution
A loss limit system integrated with gaming devices and a central server, utilizing player identification, monetary input, and user interface components to enforce loss limits by calculating available funds and deactivating excessive monetary inputs, allowing only specified amounts to be spent within set time frames or sessions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If gaming devices provide features to enhance gaming experience and simplify operation (multi-denomination, bill acceptors), then player convenience and engagement improve, but player spending may exceed safe limits leading to irresponsible gaming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by establishing loss limits and time sessions before gaming begins. Players set their monetary loss limits and time parameters in advance, and the system pre-calculates available funds based on these parameters. This preliminary configuration prevents excessive spending by enforcing predetermined boundaries during gameplay.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback by monitoring player spending in real-time against the established loss limits. The loss limit module calculates available funds after each transaction and provides feedback through the user interface, informing players of their remaining budget. This feedback mechanism prevents players from exceeding their self-imposed limits.
2Duration of action of moving object
If gaming devices allow longer gaming sessions with extended play options, then player engagement increases, but control over spending and time management becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Players perform preliminary action by setting time session parameters and monetary loss limits before beginning play. The system uses these pre-established parameters to automatically control spending throughout the extended gaming session, maintaining ease of operation even during long play periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts available funds calculations based on the established time session and loss limit parameters. As time progresses and spending occurs, the system continuously updates the available funds amount, enabling players to maintain control over their spending throughout the entire gaming session duration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If no loss limit enforcement mechanism is implemented, then gaming freedom and player autonomy are maintained, but players may suffer negative impacts from uncontrolled losses
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by allowing players to autonomously set their own loss limits and time session parameters. Players maintain freedom and autonomy by making their own decisions about spending boundaries, while the system automatically enforces these self-imposed limits. This approach preserves gaming freedom while preventing harmful uncontrolled losses.
Data Source
AI summary
A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the establishment limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.