Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. A server includes a financial gaming passport module that operates an exchange that qualifies a financial transaction. A mobile application receives an exchange request input that is communicated to the financial gaming passport. Funding sources are then queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at each of the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport associated with the server communicates that if a casino management system (CMS) issues a value to the mobile application disposed on the patron wireless device, then the financial gaming passport associated with the server certifies a casino reimbursement.

Abstract: A system for processing a transaction is described. The system may comprise two summary and turns on a logic component configured for processing the transaction and a memory communicatively coupled to the logic component. The memory may have instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the logic component, cause the logic component to receive a request for funds, determine a transaction type associated with the request for funds, aggregate a plurality of transaction requirements based upon the transaction type, analyze transaction data associated with the request for funds, compare the transaction data to the plurality of transaction requirements, determine that the transaction data satisfies each of the plurality of transaction requirements, submit the request for funds to one of a plurality of payment processors, and transmit the transaction response to a client device, where the transaction response comprises one of an approval message or a declined message.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account to provide credit in physical form. The systems comprise an electronic fund transfer (EFT) terminal, at least one credit system, and a gateway in communication with the EFT terminal, the at least one credit system, and a financial network. The EFT terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the gateway and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for electronic gaming machines are described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module, one or more wireless communication modules, a slot cabinet, a backend server, and a master gateway. The slot cabinet houses the electronic gaming machine, printer, and a wireless communications module. The electronic funds transfer terminal receives fund transfer requests from patrons and communicates the requests to an aggregator communicatively coupled to the backend server. The backend server in turn transmits the request to the master gateway that communicates with financial networks and maintains a database of transactions made through the client devices. The master gateway communicates transaction data related to the fund transfer request and the gaming limits and gaming rules to the backend server.

Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. The cashless mobile gaming system includes a network appliance, a financial gaming passport module, a mobile application disposed on a wireless device and one or more funding resources. The network appliance includes the financial gaming passport module, which operates an exchange between a casino patron and a casino operator that qualifies a financial transaction by ensuring regulatory compliance with gaming regulations. Funding sources are queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport communicates with the casino operator that if the casino operator issues a value to the casino patron, then the financial gaming passport certifies that the casino operator shall be reimbursed within a period of time by the funding source.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a gateway, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The gateway retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The gateway can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the gateway for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a networkable component, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The networkable component retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The networkable component can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the networkable component for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purchasing credits are described. The system includes a plurality of electronic transaction terminals, an activity table, a computing device, a financial account server, and a credit system. The electronic transaction terminals include a handheld device that receives patron input and are located at an activity table. The electronic transaction terminals are in electronic communication with the computing device and provide an electronic transaction request instruction. The system generates from the electronic transaction request instruction, an electronic transaction request that is communicated from the computing device to the financial account server. The computing device then receives an electronic transaction approval from the financial account server and generates an authorization to dispense credits to a patron.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account for use in a gaming or amusement environment. The systems comprise a secured electronic transaction terminal and a secured first computing device in communication with a financial network. The terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the secured first computing device and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a networkable component, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The networkable component retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The networkable component can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the networkable component for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account for use in a gaming or amusement environment. The systems comprise a secured electronic transaction terminal and a secured first computing device in communication with a financial network. The terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the secured first computing device and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for an electronic gaming machine is described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module and a controller. The printer sharing module is electrically coupled to the printer and the electronic gaming machine processor. The controller is electrically coupled to the printer sharing module. The controller reroutes the communications between the electronic gaming machine processor and the printer and allows the controller to communicate with the printer so that the controller instructs the printer to print a voucher. The system also includes a wireless communications module that enables communications with at least one other wireless communication module over short distances using point to point or broadcast packets that allow for bi-directional data transmission between each client device located on a casino gaming floor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purchasing credits are described. The system includes a plurality of electronic transaction terminals, an activity table, a computing device, a financial account server, and a credit system. The electronic transaction terminals include a handheld device that receives patron input and are located at an activity table. The electronic transaction terminals are in electronic communication with the computing device and provide an electronic transaction request instruction. The system generates from the electronic transaction request instruction, an electronic transaction request that is communicated from the computing device to the financial account server. The computing device then receives an electronic transaction approval from the financial account server and generates an authorization to dispense credits to a patron.

Abstract: Systems, and methods are provided for the electronic purchase of gaming or amusement credits using a transaction device at a patron's location to apply funds from a financial account to the purchase of credits for use with an amusement or gaming device, system, or point of other wagering activity. Such credits are provided at the patron's location in the form of a printed ticket or other physical indicia of equivalent value, credits appearing in the credit meter and on the display of a gaming device, credit issued to a player card confirmed at the patron's location, credit issued to a debit card confirmed at the patron's location, and/or cash or other monetary-equivalents. In addition, physical confirmation of the completed electronic transaction from the patron's financial account may be concurrently provided to the patron in the form of a receipt.

Abstract: A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for an electronic gaming machine is described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module and a controller. The printer sharing module is electrically coupled to the printer and the electronic gaming machine processor. The controller is electrically coupled to the printer sharing module. The controller reroutes the communications between the electronic gaming machine processor and the printer and allows the controller to communicate with the printer so that the controller instructs the printer to print a voucher. The system also includes a wireless communications module that enables communications with at least one other wireless communication module over short distances using point to point or broadcast packets that allow for bi-directional data transmission between each client device located on a casino gaming floor.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account for use in a gaming or amusement environment. The systems comprise a secured electronic transaction terminal and a secured first computing device in communication with a financial network. The terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the secured first computing device and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A transactional system and method for a table game is described. The transactional system includes a controller, a printer, a wireless device and a payment gateway. The controller is communicatively coupled to the printer and the combination is associated with the table game. The wireless device is communicatively coupled to the controller and receives at least one transactional input that initiates a transaction from the wireless device. The controller communicates the transactional data to payment gateway and then receives an authorization response from the payment gateway for an approved transaction. The controller communicates the authorization response to the wireless device, which presents a receipt for the approved transaction at the wireless device. The controller also communicates the authorization response to the printer, which generates an indicia of value. The indicia of value is converted to at least one casino chip at the table game.