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A convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system is disclosed that includes a server connected to automatically convert operating modes and control in-revenue and out-of-revenue operation of one or more banks of gaming machines wherein each of the gaming machines includes a video camera connected to capture live player video feed during competition or tournament operating mode, and each of the gaming machines is operable to display a tournament game presentation simultaneously with a player dashboard. The player dashboard includes a display of the live player video, the player position, the player score, and remaining time in the competition or tournament.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The Applicants claim the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of U.S. Jo mangi thi dua mp3 download. Provisional Patent Application No.

61/388,596 filed Sep. 30, 2010, and entitled “Convertible In-Revenue and Out-of-Revenue Gaming System and Method With a Real-Time Player Dashboard Display,” and of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.

61/406,035 filed Oct. 22, 2010, having the same title. The entire content of each of these provisional applications is incorporated herein by this reference. COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection.

The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights of copyright whatsoever. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1.

Field of the Invention This invention relates to wagering games, gaming machines, gaming systems, and associated methods. More particularly, the invention relates to convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming machines, systems and related methods including a player dashboard display operable during tournament or competition operating mode. Load blade of darkness download.

Description of the Related Art Various gaming systems have been developed to provide in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming machines and systems. Most of those systems are either dedicated to in-revenue operation or out-of-revenue operation. An example of in-revenue operation is where play at a gaming machine or system is initiated with a money (or equivalent) wager by a player. An example of out-of-revenue operation is where game play at a gaming machine or system does not require a wager (e.g. Tournament or free play). There continues to be a need for innovative methods and gaming systems which provide convertibility between in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming operation. There is also a need for innovative methods and systems for presenting tournament games in different ways to generate player interest and excitement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system includes a server connected to automatically convert operating modes and control in-revenue and out-of-revenue operations of one or more banks of gaming machines. Each gaming machine may include a video camera connected to capture a live video feed during tournament or competition play. During tournament or competition operating mode, each gaming machine may be operable to display a game presentation simultaneously with a player dashboard. The player dashboard includes display areas for presenting the live streaming video, the player score, the player position, and the time remaining.

These and other advantages and features of the invention will be apparent from the following description of illustrative embodiments, considered along with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 illustrates an example convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue game system shown with a control center server controlling a bank of gaming machines with respective game themes, such as during an in-revenue gaming operating mode, in accordance with one or more embodiments. 2 illustrates an example convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system with a bank of gaming machines with respective game themes, such as during an in-revenue gaming operating mode, and a connected overhead display showing an example tournament advertising banner TOURNEVENT® in accordance with one or more embodiments. 3A comprises a side view of an example convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system with two back-to-back banks of gaming machines with respective game themes, such as during an in-revenue gaming operating mode, and a connected overhead display in accordance with one or more embodiments. 3B comprises a front view of the example convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system shown in FIG. 3A with the overhead display showing an example game theme advertising banner JAMBALAYA JACKPOT® in accordance with one or more embodiments.