A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a
"dispensed amount" that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may
be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key
presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed
amount may be determined in accordance with one or more "balance
management rules". The gaming device in turn dispenses the dispensed
amount, for example, by dispensing an amount of currency, transferring the
dispensed amount to an account or adjusting a balance of a remote gaming
device. The balance is adjusted by the dispensed amount, and this adjusted
balance is available for initiating a subsequent play of the gaming
device.
