Methods and apparatus for remote gaming

A gaming apparatus, comprising:

• a display unit that is capable of generating video images;
• a first value input device located at a first geographic location;
• a controller operatively coupled to said display unit and said first value input device, said controller comprising a processor and a memory operatively coupled to said processor,
• said controller being programmed to allow a person to make a wager,
• said controller being programmed to cause a first video image representing a first game to be generated on said display unit, said first video image representing one of the following games wagered on said first value input device:
• video poker, video blackjack, video slots, video keno or video bingo,
• said first video image comprising an image of at least five playing cards if said first game comprises video poker,
• said first video image comprising an image of a plurality of simulated slot machine reels if said first game comprises video slots,
• said first video image comprising an image of a plurality of playing cards if said first game comprises video blackjack,
• said first video image comprising an image of a plurality of keno numbers if said first game comprises video keno, and
• said first video image comprising an image of a bingo grid if said first game comprises video bingo,
• said controller being programmed to determine a first value payout associated with an outcome of said first game,
• said controller being programmed to cause a second video image to be generated on said display unit, said second video image representing a second game wagered on by said person at a second value input device located at a second geographic location different from said first geographic location, said second video image representing one of the following games wagered on said second value input device:
• a multi-player lottery or a multi-player sports game,
• said second video image comprising an image of a plurality of lottery numbers if said second game comprises a multi-player lottery, and
• said second video image comprising an image of a sports score if said second game comprises multi-player sports gaming.