Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method of providing casinos an electronic means of accessing a database identifying individuals listed on a gambler's exclusion list created by a state's gaming commission. The invention provides a particularly efficient way for a casino to avoid incurring penalties by inadvertently cashing checks belonging to individuals on an exclusion or disassociated persons list. The invention allows the casino teller to run a check transaction while simultaneously determining if the individual is listed as a compulsive gambler by the state's gaming commission. The invention achieves these objectives by providing a host computer, a database residing with the host computer, a means for inputting data from a plurality of sources, and a microprocessor residing at the host computer. The database stores identification information and other inputted data about individuals, the database includes a status listing of disassociated check writers.

Abstract: An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment implementing a multi-purpose card held by a designated individual. The information management system includes a multi-purpose card, at least one data input device, at least one database, a host, and a transaction processor. The card is coded to identify the rightful cardholder and to identify the services the card holder is entitled to receive. The at least one data input device receives transactional information from the merchant/service-provider and the card. The database records transactional information and verifies transactional information. The host includes the at least one database for processing transactional information. The debit transaction processor authorizes ACH or debit transactions occurring within the proprietary environment. The ACH or debit transaction processor then communicates with the host and at least one financial institution through a network.