This application incorporates by reference the following curved button panel displays for an electronic gaming machine: U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 29/672,326, 29/672,327, and 29/672,329, each filed on Dec. 4, 2018. All disclosure and subject matter, including all figures, of the '326, '327, and '329 applications are specifically incorporated by reference in this application as if set forth fully herein.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a gaming machine showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

The dashed broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the gaming machine that form no part of the claimed design.

Views of the gaming machine not shown form no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a gaming machine, as shown and described.

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