Method of controlling out of order mode on a game

Abstract

A casino gaming apparatus is provided that allows the user to lock the casino gaming apparatus for a predetermined amount of time in order to hold the casino gaming apparatus until the user returns from a break. The invention provides for an identification reader such as a card reader for reading user information, and for setting the casino gaming apparatus in an out of order mode for a predetermined amount of time. The predetermined amount of time can be based on the length of play of the user on the casino gaming apparatus, or on a status of the user. The user can request an amount of time to set the casino gaming apparatus to an out of order mode, and if the user does not return in the predetermined amount of time, the casino gaming apparatus can be set back to a stand by mode.

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