摘要:
The subject invention provides a method for redeeming a value-bearing instrument, such as a cash ticket issued from a slot machine, at any of a plurality of participating organizations, such as a casino. The organizations are remotely located from each other and associated together. Each of the organizations includes a computer, networked to a centralized host. The centralized host stores identifying information related to each instrument issued by the organizations. The instruments include identifying information associated therewith. A user presents the instruments to one of the organizations, which scans the two-dimensional bar code to read the identifying information stored therein. The organization connects to the centralized host through a secured Virtual Private Network to authenticate the instrument. If the instrument is validated, the organization issues cash to the user in an amount equivalent to a cash value of the instrument.
摘要:
A system and method for awarding predetermined comps awards to a player playing a gaming device. The comp awards are defined by a casino and stored in a player tracking account. In response to the player meeting a predetermined event or criteria, the player is issued the comp award through the gaming device. The player or the casino will select a delivery method for redeeming the award. The player or the casino will forward the award electronically to another station located in the casino where the comp award will be printed from a station as a comp voucher. The comp voucher may be redeemed at a direct point of redemption in the casino. The comp award may be in the form of a drawing ticket. The drawing ticket may be automatically submitted into a raffle or lottery from the gaming device. The player may also select to have the drawing ticket printed from a station and manually submitted into the raffle or lottery.
摘要:
A computerized gaming incentive system and method for redeeming bonus points from the system. The system includes a computer with a database for storing a plurality of vouchers. Each voucher includes a number of bonus points representing a monetary value. The system allows a user to select one voucher from the plurality of vouchers. When the voucher selected is a non-cashable voucher, the system produces a scrip wagerable at a table game and valued at the amount to be redeemed.
摘要:
A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests. The player is presented with a list of eligible contests that are available for entry. The player may then select one of the eligible contests to enter, or wait to accumulate more points to enter a different contest.
摘要:
A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests. The player is presented with a list of eligible contests that are available for entry. The player may then select one of the eligible contests to enter, or wait to accumulate more points to enter a different contest.
摘要:
A remote system for use with a gaming system implements a player tracking system. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between a host computer and the remote device. The data includes voucher information to issue a voucher to the player in the player tracking system. The voucher includes at least one of an associated product and service.
摘要:
A method and system as used with a gaming system. The gaming system implements a player tracking system. The player tracking system has at least one voucher assigned to a player. The voucher has an associated number of comp points. The system uses a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between a host computer and the remote device. The data includes voucher information associated with the voucher assigned to the player in the player tracking system.
摘要:
A remote system and method for use with a gaming system for implementing a player tracking system for tracking points. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between a host computer and the remote device. The data includes adjustment information and information to adjust points associated with the player in the player tracking system.
摘要:
System and method establish a progressive jackpot award associated with a machine useable by a user. The machine has an associated theoretical hold percentage. The user has a user account stored in a computer connected to the machine. The progressive jackpot award has an associated payout value. The user establishes an input value and an incremental number is added to the payout value of the progressive jackpot award as a function of the input value and the theoretical hold percentage.
摘要:
A device for providing an interface to a gaming machine. The device includes a processor, an ID Card reader coupled to the processor, a display coupled to the processor for displaying a bezel and information within the bezel. The device also including a keypad coupled to the processor for receiving input. The processor instructing the display to display media according to a predetermined set of rules.