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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2004
Applicants:
Bhavani Prasad, Reno, NV (US);
Marc Espin, Sparks, NV (US);
Inventors:
Bhavani Prasad, Reno, NV (US);
Marc Espin, Sparks, NV (US);
Assignee:
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63F 9/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides gaming machine systems and methods that enable outsourced printing and generation of printed credit devices for use with a gaming machine. The systems verify the print status of an externally printed credit device before redeeming any value on the credit device at a gaming machine. The ability to employ outsourced gaming printing services providers increases the number and sophistication of printed credit devices that may be manufactured and distributed to potential customers.