Customizable gaming table apparatus

A gaming table apparatus comprising:

• a) a substrate layer defining a first surface and an opposing second surface;
• b) a protective layer, wherein the protective layer includes a layer of resilient material adjacent to the first surface of the substrate layer and a fabric layer disposed over the layer of resilient material;
• c) a plurality of illumination devices mounted in the substrate layer, wherein each of the illumination devices includes an elongated lens with a portion thereof extending from the first surface of the substrate layer and through the layer of resilient material;
• d) a memory device for storing data relating to one or more preset game layout configurations, wherein each preset game layout configuration may provide positional data relating to one or more designated areas to be defined on the protective layer for the placement of gaming implements which facilitate game play at the gaming table;
• e) a controller configured for receiving a selection of a preset game layout configuration from the one or more preset game layout configurations stored in memory;
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• f) a power source responsive to the controller device and in electrical communication with the plurality of illumination devices for providing power to cause the illumination of a portion of the plurality of illumination devices corresponding with the selected preset game layout configuration.