Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic transfer and storage system implemented in a medical records environment or application using a card with memory capabilities and biometric (includes finger, palm, iris, facial photo, scent, voice recognition and other biometric attributes) data to authenticate the account holder (patient, nurse, Doctor, Pharmacist, EMS or EMT). With such a card, reader and system, a patient is able to be enrolled with a physician using biometric input for authentication.

Abstract: A system and method for electronically transferring funds in a gaming environment is disclosed. The system includes a memory device operable to store a game value and memory device interface operable to retrieve data from, and transfer data to, said memory device. The memory device interface may be integrated into an electronic gaming machine or proximate a live table game. Monetary value may be added to the memory device by casino personnel or a kiosk. A player may then use the memory device to download credits to a gaming machine or in exchange for game chips at a live table game. Machine credits may also be added to the memory device for later use at a another machine. Credits may also be stored on a casino system for access based on identification of the player facilitated by the memory device.

Abstract: A system and method for electronically transferring funds in a gaming environment is disclosed. The system includes a memory device operable to store a game value and memory device interface operable to retrieve data from, and transfer data to, said memory device. The memory device interface may be integrated into an electronic gaming machine or proximate a live table game or in a retail outlet. Monetary value may be added to the memory device by casino personnel or a kiosk. A player may then use the memory device to download credits to a gaming machine or in exchange for game chips at a live table game or to purchase goods and/or services at a retail outlet. The memory device maintains multiple accounts including a gaming account and retail account. The separate accounts have associated keys or secrets that permit the gaming machines and retail outlets to automatically select the correct account to transfer funds from and to.

Abstract: A new method of playing multiple-draw poker that provides players with the opportunity to progressively build poker hands by duplicating held cards from a latest completed hand into a new hand.

Abstract: A new method of playing multiple-draw poker that provides players with the opportunity to progressively build poker hands by duplicating held cards from a latest completed hand into a new hand.