A wind filter device for use with a microphone, the wind filter device including a substrate having an aperture extending through the substrate, attached to a first face of the substrate a first layer having a first perforated region over the aperture and, attached to a second face of the substrate, a second layer having a second perforated region over the aperture. A receiver transmits to the transmitter the number of information units still permitted under time control or under event control, the receiver ascertaining this number from the number of messages received or from the number of message storage locations which are still free. A spacer is sandwiched between the two printed circuit boards. The second connector to be connected to the first connector, and includes a base, and a connecting member extending out from an outer surface of the base. The progressive controller includes a plurality of progressive jackpot award game configuration options.