Patents by Inventor Craig Potts
Craig Potts has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12067839Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing a player to utilize a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment, wherein financial account information for the player, such as bank or credit card information, is linked to their player tracking account and card.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Publication number: 20240062619Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20240021051Abstract: A system and method are provided for redeeming cashless gaming tickets having associated monetary value, such as issued at a cash-out from a gaming machine in a casino. When the customer wishes to redeem the ticket, the ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. The ATM then electronically communicates with a ticket redemption system to validate the ticket. The customer may transfer the monetary value associated with the ticket to an account associated with a presented bank card, wherein the ATM transmits a request for transfer to a financial server which transmits a request to a financial network for crediting of the monetary value (such as less a transaction fee) to the customer's bank card account.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Victor Newsom, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Publication number: 20230306548Abstract: A device may include an eWallet platform processor configured to accommodate user eWallet transactions with in a gaming institution, comprising, withdrawals, transfers, and deposits, the eWallet platform further configured to process ACH transactions, credit card clearing operations, and credit applications processes, the eWallet platform processor further comprising a user wireless communication interface configured to communicate with an eWallet app installed on a user mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Craig Potts
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Patent number: 11735003Abstract: A system and method are provided for redeeming cashless gaming tickets having associated monetary value, such as issued at a cash-out from a gaming machine in a casino. When the customer wishes to redeem the ticket, the ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. The ATM then electronically communicates with a ticket redemption system to validate the ticket. The customer may transfer the monetary value associated with the ticket to an account associated with a presented bank card, wherein the ATM transmits a request for transfer to a financial server which transmits a request to a financial network for crediting of the monetary value (such as less a transaction fee) to the customer's bank card account.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Victor Newsom, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Publication number: 20230073906Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing a player to utilize a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment, wherein financial account information for the player, such as bank or credit card information, is linked to their player tracking account and card.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Patent number: 11501608Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing a player to utilize a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment, wherein financial account information for the player, such as bank or credit card information, is linked to their player tracking account and card.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Even Payments Inc.Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Patent number: 11488446Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Even Payments, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20220092931Abstract: A system and method are provided for redeeming cashless gaming tickets having associated monetary value, such as issued at a cash-out from a gaming machine in a casino. When the customer wishes to redeem the ticket, the ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. The ATM then electronically communicates with a ticket redemption system to validate the ticket. The customer may transfer the monetary value associated with the ticket to an account associated with a presented bank card, wherein the ATM transmits a request for transfer to a financial server which transmits a request to a financial network for crediting of the monetary value (such as less a transaction fee) to the customer's bank card account.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Victor Newsom, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Patent number: 11205321Abstract: A system and method are provided for redeeming cashless gaming tickets having associated monetary value, such as issued at a cash-out from a gaming machine in a casino. When the customer wishes to redeem the ticket, the ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. The ATM then electronically communicates with a ticket redemption system to validate the ticket. The customer may transfer the monetary value associated with the ticket to an account associated with a presented bank card, wherein the ATM transmits a request for transfer to a financial server which transmits a request to a financial network for crediting of the monetary value (such as less a transaction fee) to the customer's bank card account.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Victor Newsom, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Publication number: 20210125457Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Patent number: 10909808Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20210027579Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing a player to utilize a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment, wherein financial account information for the player, such as bank or credit card information, is linked to their player tracking account and card.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Publication number: 20210019993Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20200410817Abstract: A system and method are provided for redeeming cashless gaming tickets having associated monetary value, such as issued at a cash-out from a gaming machine in a casino. When the customer wishes to redeem the ticket, the ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. The ATM then electronically communicates with a ticket redemption system to validate the ticket. The customer may transfer the monetary value associated with the ticket to an account associated with a presented bank card, wherein the ATM transmits a request for transfer to a financial server which transmits a request to a financial network for crediting of the monetary value (such as less a transaction fee) to the customer's bank card account.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Victor Newsom, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Patent number: 10839647Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Patent number: 10803457Abstract: A user is able to access multiple accounts located at and/or managed by different organizations, by providing secure exchanges of necessary information so that multiple login details are not necessary. The system coordinates activities between several entities using a communication manager which is configured to manage communication protocols, security and necessary interface requirements so the user can securely access the desired accounts. In addition, the communication manager will include various levels of security measures, including encryption, transaction verification, etc. By managing these details within the communication manager, the user will not need to provide multiple PIN numbers or access codes each time a transaction is desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Inventor: Craig Potts
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Patent number: 10748381Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing a player to utilize a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment, wherein financial account information for the player, such as bank or credit card information, is linked to their player tracking account and card.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Publication number: 20200211329Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Patent number: 10535226Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer