An amusement device communication system for direct remote access to money-operated amusement device includes an amusement device, an internet-based server, and a remote computer device. The amusement device has a memory, a display and a controller. The controller is operatively coupled to the memory, the input device and the display. The memory stores at least one electronic game and a system control program. The controller controls the display based upon the system control program retrieved from the memory and based upon inputs from the input device. The internet-based server is in communication with the amusement device through the internet. The remote computer device is configured to access the amusement device through a secured-communication connection through the internet-based server to allow access and control of the amusement device by the remote computer device.