A point of play terminal includes a lockable outlet strip having one or more power sockets and an source of electric power, wherein the sockets can be selectively enabled with power, a computing device in electronic communication with said strip, wherein the computing device selectively enables power to individual sockets, and an access terminal in electronic communication with said computing device. A computer software driven process for allocating duration of allowed power use for individual power sockets based on identification data. An apparatus for allocating duration of allowed power use for individual power sockets based on identification data. An article including: a storage medium, the storage medium having instructions stored thereon for allocating duration of allowed power use for individual power sockets based on identification data, one or more enclosing walls, and a locking bar. A lockable electrical strip includes a power outlet strip base with a plurality of electrical outlet sockets on the top of said base, one or more locking rings, one or more enclosing walls, and a locking piece.