Abstract: Methods and systems for processing jackpots, including providing jackpot-related forms such as tax forms to jackpot winners, suspending jackpot processing, integrating jackpot processing with other features such as loyalty and financial/wallet features and systems, replenishing jackpot payment pouches, and processing of player tips, such as from jackpot funds, are provided.

Abstract: A casino cage cashout system includes integrated chip validation and transaction record generation. The system includes an interface to a chip reader. An output of the chip reader is used to generate chip information, including chip value, such as for causing an automated cash dispenser to dispense cash in an amount equal to the value of the chips being redeemed. The cage cashout system is also integrated with an anti-money laundering (AML) system, wherein the cage cashout system automatically generates a transaction report which include information regarding the chip cashout and transmits that report to the AML system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tracking of patron redemption of monetary value gaming tickets. In a method of anonymous tracking, at least one image of a patron seeking to redeem a monetary value ticket at a redemption station is obtained and is stored in association with information regarding the monetary value that the patron presented for redemption. Transactions by the same patron may be linked via the image of the patron. In another configuration, a patron's ID is read and a patron account is created in association with an issued media. The patron uses the media to identify their account when redeeming a monetary value gaming ticket. Reported information may be analyzed, such as for suspicious activity and money laundering reporting.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing jackpots, including providing jackpot-related forms such as tax forms to jackpot winners, suspending jackpot processing, integrating jackpot processing with other features such as loyalty and financial/wallet features and systems, managing jackpot payment pouches, and processing of player tips, such as from jackpot funds, are provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tracking of patron redemption of monetary value gaming tickets. In a method of anonymous tracking, at least one image of a patron seeking to redeem a monetary value ticket at a redemption station is obtained and is stored in association with information regarding the monetary value that the patron presented for redemption. Transactions by the same patron may be linked via the image of the patron. In another configuration, a patron's ID is read and a patron account is created in association with an issued media. The patron uses the media to identify their account when redeeming a monetary value gaming ticket. Reported information may be analyzed, such as for suspicious activity and money laundering reporting.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for electronically issuing, tracking and processing casino credit, including rim credit and marker credit, and for tracking bets and generating player ratings. The system allows for real-time display of markers, rim credit and their status. The system may link to other systems such as a casino credit system for cross-sharing of information. The system comprises a processing server in communication with one or more mobile processing devices.

Abstract: Relative to a gaming system, a jackpot or game win processing device and server are configured to receive acknowledgement from a player regarding a gaming win award, such as input to the game win processing device of a signature by the player to gaming win forms. In response, the server is configured to generate at least one gaming win reporting form, such as a W2G, to store that form and provide access to the form, such as by emailing the form to the player or allowing the player to access the form via a portal.

Abstract: A method and system for patron ID processing in a casino environment may present ID authentication results via graphical user interface which includes primary and secondary results indicators, and may be distributed to allow users of multiple workstations to scan patron IDs via a common scanner and access the scanned ID information from a pool, where scanned ID information is protected by being deleted when selected or if not selected in a period of time. The scanned ID information may be used in an ID authentication process, including where that process may run in the background of another application.

Abstract: A casino cage cashout system includes integrated chip validation and transaction record generation. The system includes an interface to a chip reader. An output of the chip reader is used to generate chip information, including chip value, such as for causing an automated cash dispenser to dispense cash in an amount equal to the value of the chips being redeemed. The cage cashout system is also integrated with an anti-money laundering (AML) system, wherein the cage cashout system automatically generates a transaction report which include information regarding the chip cashout and transmits that report to the AML system.

Abstract: A method and system for patron ID processing in a casino environment may present ID authentication results via graphical user interface which includes primary and secondary results indicators, and may be distributed to allow users of multiple workstations to scan patron IDs via a common scanner and access the scanned ID information from a pool, where scanned ID information is protected by being deleted when selected or if not selected in a period of time. The scanned ID information may be used in an ID authentication process, including where that process may run in the background of another application.

Abstract: A method and system facilitate self-service processing of a jackpot win by a player of a gaming machine. A jackpot processing system receives notification of a jackpot win, generates jackpot processing information including an amount to be awarded to the player, such as a jackpot amount less offsets thereto, and generates and sends a message to the player's mobile communication device. The message allows the player to confirm the jackpot processing information and provide necessary confirmations, such as a signature. The jackpot processing system generates a jackpot win record, may generate one or more associated win forms, and facilitates payment of the award amount to the player.

Abstract: Relative to a gaming system, a jackpot or game win processing device and server are configured to receive acknowledgement from a player regarding a gaming win award, such as input to the game win processing device of a signature by the player to gaming win forms. In response, the server is configured to generate at least one gaming win reporting form, such as a W2G, to store that form and provide access to the form, such as by emailing the form to the player or allowing the player to access the form via a portal.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing jackpots, including providing jackpot-related forms such as tax forms to jackpot winners, suspending jackpot processing, integrating jackpot processing with other features such as loyalty and financial/wallet features and systems, replenishing jackpot payment pouches, and processing of player tips, such as from jackpot funds, are provided.

Abstract: A casino cage cashout system includes integrated chip validation and transaction record generation. The system includes an interface to a chip reader. An output of the chip reader is used to generate chip information, including chip value, such as for causing an automated cash dispenser to dispense cash in an amount equal to the value of the chips being redeemed. The cage cashout system is also integrated with an anti-money laundering (AML) system, wherein the cage cashout system automatically generates a transaction report which include information regarding the chip cashout and transmits that report to the AML system.

Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented with an opportunity to play one or more games, such as slot games or entry games based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket, wherein winnings may be paid in a whole value as part of the ticket redemption or as separate prizes, whereby dispensing of fractional value, such as coins, may be avoided.

Abstract: Casino monetary systems and methods of processing casino monetary transactions are configured to read or scan an ID of a customer associated with a monetary value transaction, to transmit that ID information to a remote authentication vendor for authentication, to then use that authentication information as part of a transaction approval process and to create a transaction record, such as relative to an anti-money laundering (AML) system.

Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket or is provided entries into a game or promotional event, wherein winnings may be paid in a whole value as part of the ticket redemption or as separate prizes, whereby dispensing of fractional value, such as coins, may be avoided.

Abstract: Relative to a gaming system, a jackpot processing server is configured to generate at least one gaming win reporting form, such as a W2G, in response to a gaming win by the player. The jackpot processing server is configured to store that form and provide access to the form. A code may be provided to the player which is used to generate a communication link to a webserver for accessing the form. Alternatively, the form may be emailed to the player, such as in response to a request to an email server. The email server may be a public email server that communicates to the jackpot processing server via a secure communication module.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for consolidating data from various casino systems to a central system, automatically performing due diligence on patron profiles using internal and external data, automatically identifying unusual patron profiles and transactions, and generating, submitting, and tracking AML reports.