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Abstract

An electronic gaming apparatus which preferably corresponds to and effectively electronically automates games of chance as for example, that game of chance known as 'Pull-Tab.' A primary strip of a suitable substrate in the form of a roll is provided in the apparatus. Indicia is printed in individual strip segments and upon actuation of the apparatus, a segment of the strip is severed to provide a strip segment or so-called 'game card' ticket and is dispensed. If the indicia on the severed strip segment corresponds to a winning indicia, then the player would win the game or a round of the game. A duplicate copy of each severed segment of the primary strip, and containing the same indicia as the primary strip segment, is maintained on a duplicate strip and stored for purposes of later auditing. In addition, an electronic display is provided on the apparatus. The primary or duplicate strip of indicia contains a code corresponding to the indicia printed on each dispensed strip segment. This code is read as a segment of the strip is dispensed and simultaneously displayed on the screen.

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First Claim