Multi-function cashless gaming ATM
US9324210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/203
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method are provided for performing a cashless gaming ticket redemption transaction for a customer in a casino environment. The system includes a gaming machine, such as a slot machine, that the customer plays. Rather than issuing cash to the customer, the gaming machine issues a redemption ticket with a unique identifier to the customer. The unique identifier and the amount of the customer's winnings accrued on the gaming machine are stored and associated on a redemption ticket database. When the customer wishes to redeem the winnings, the redemption ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. To perform the ticket redemption transaction, the ATM is adapted to electronically accept the redemption ticket and read the unique identifier. The ATM then electronically communicates with the redemption database to retrieve the predetermined dollar value associated with the unique identifier. Finally, the ATM transfers to the customer an award equal to the predetermined dollar value in cash or credit.
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