The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a
gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking
mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet
and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism
includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are
engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor
rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and
includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores
the bills until removed and emptied.
