Gaming machines, systems, and methods with configurable button deck including a dynamic low profile pushbutton assembly

A dynamically configurable pushbutton assembly comprising:

• a video display having a front surface and a first outer periphery defining a display screen area;
• and
• at least one mechanical pushbutton mounted to the video display, the at least one mechanical pushbutton including a top surface and a second outer periphery defining a corresponding pushbutton area within, the pushbutton area being substantially smaller than the display screen area;
• wherein the top surface and the pushbutton area are located entirely within the display screen area and within the first outer periphery;
• wherein the top surface is transparent so that the display screen area within the pushbutton area is visible through the top surface;
• wherein the second outer periphery of the at least one mechanical pushbutton defines an opening in the front surface;
• and
• wherein the display screen area extends outside the second outer periphery of the at least one mechanical pushbutton to define a touch sensitive user interface that partially surrounds the at least one mechanical pushbutton.