Abstract: A method and system for distributing discounted slot play credits comprising receiving an offer for discounted slot play credit from a sponsoring casino, displaying the offer for sale to potential purchasers, receiving payment from a purchaser for the discounted slot play credit, and providing a redemption code to the purchaser for use in redeeming the discounted slot play credit. The offer for sale to potential purchasers may be displayed on a web site and the redemption code sent to the purchaser by electronic mail, text message, or computer network. Information about the purchase of discounted slot play credit may be provided to the sponsoring casino for use in redemption of the discounted slot play credit, wherein the sponsoring casino can use the information about the purchase to determine whether or not to allow redemption of the discounted slot play credit.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for conducting progressive, drawing-based promotions. An exemplary method according to the present invention is a method whereby a plurality of participants are entered in a promotion. A personal prize value is established for each participant. Drawing times for selection of one or more winners are established and participants are informed of their personal prize value. One or more drawings is conducted, and qualifying winners of each drawing are awarded their personal prize value at the time of the drawing.