Automated league and tournament device

A sport or skill game device in which equipment (22) for accepting and dispensing currency, preferably of more than one type (both actual cash and encoded credit, for example), is provided in close proximity with and in electronic connection to one or more of any of a number of sport or skill game devices (14, 20) for play by two or more players. The device contains a computerized function (and appropriate hardware and software) so that the outcome of at least one game of skill may be decided among two or more entrants whose entry fees and currency pay outs (to the winners) are tendered and distributed as part of the overall operation of the device.