Computer implemented frameworks and methodologies for virtualisation of linked gaming

Described herein are computer implemented frameworks and methodologies for virtualisation of linked gaming. In overview, the technology is primarily directed to the implementation of linked gaming in respect of a plurality of gaming machines. In particular, a controller device is disclosed, this controller device being adapted to enable the management of a plurality of linked games via a single piece of hardware. This is achieved in part by virtualisation of jackpot controllers within the controller device. More specifically, a user is enabled to configure a plurality of virtual jackpot controllers by way of interaction with a graphical user interface, and select compatible electronic gaming machines to participate in a linked game provided by a given one of the virtual jackpot controllers. (FIG. 1) Remote Monitoring Component Display Screen Virtual Jackpot Controller B Graphical User Interface Virtual Jackpot Controller C Touch Screen 6n Virtual Jackpot Controller n Game data Display data EGM Virtual jackpot Processor Memory module communications confgrton Display controller interface cniuaonmodule module 111 112 113 114 119 Linked Jackpot Controller Display ~f~22 L~ 124 -125 Memory Linked Processor containing jackpot I I ~local game interface ___ ___ ___ nstructions card 121 122 123 Exemplary Gaming Machine 102'