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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 30, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2016
Igt, Reno, NV (US);
John L. Curtin, Reno, NV (US);
Kelsy Grace, Reno, NV (US);
Leisa Glantz, Reno, NV (US);
Paul Heenan, Reno, NV (US);
Benjamin R. Holsclaw, Sparks, NV (US);
Jami Horner, Reno, NV (US);
Brent Merritt, Reno, NV (US);
Marcus J. Schwendener, Reno, NV (US);
Anthony Sofran, Swedesboro, NJ (US);
Shenea Strader, Reno, NV (US);
Brittany York, Sparks, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
Use of a financial transaction device of a cashless wagering system is facilitated in a gaming system. An electronic gaming machine (EGM) accepts a financial transaction device, having at least an account identifier linking the financial transaction card to at least one financial account of at least one financial institution, for depositing the financial amount into at least one financial account, performing a cashless wagering operation in the EGM, and/or using the financial transaction device for payment of goods and services by gaming and non-gaming venues.