Methods and apparatus for limiting access to games using biometric data

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8123616
APP PUB NO 20040192442A1
SERIAL NO

10395963

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In a method of facilitating the playing of a game via a gaming apparatus, a wager may be received via a value input device. Biometric data associated with a game play selection of a game may be received, and whether to permit the game play selection may be determined based on the received biometric data. A video image relating to the game may be displayed on a display unit, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined.

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IGT6355 SOUTH BUFFALO DRIVE LAS VEGAS NV 89113

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Griswold, Chauncey W Reno, US 67 6885
Mattice, Harold E Gardnerville, US 76 7710
Wells, William R Reno, US 82 6389
Wilder, Richard L Sparks, US 53 3746

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