Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. A server includes a financial gaming passport module that operates an exchange that qualifies a financial transaction. A mobile application receives an exchange request input that is communicated to the financial gaming passport. Funding sources are then queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at each of the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport associated with the server communicates that if a casino management system (CMS) issues a value to the mobile application disposed on the patron wireless device, then the financial gaming passport associated with the server certifies a casino reimbursement.

Abstract: A system for purchasing credits is described that includes a plurality of mobile electronic transaction terminals (ETTs), a secure gateway, a financial account server, a credit system, and authorized credits. Each of the mobile ETTs includes a display, and are configured to receive a patron input. Additionally, each of the mobile ETTs is in exclusive electronic communication with the secure gateway. At least one mobile ETT generates an electronic transaction request instruction that is used to generate an electronic transaction request, which is communicated to the financial account server. An electronic transaction approval is then received at the secure gateway from the financial account server. The secure gateway generates an authorization to dispense credits and communicates the authorization to dispense credits to the one mobile ETT. And the credit system dispenses authorized credits.

Abstract: A system and method for purchasing credits is described. The method includes receiving an electronic transaction request instruction by a mobile electronic transaction terminals. Each electronic transaction terminals includes a display and is in exclusive electronic communication with a secure gateway. The method proceeds to generate an electronic transaction request for an electronic transaction using the electronic transaction request instruction. The method then communicates the electronic transaction request from the secure gateway to a financial account server. At the secure gateway, an electronic transaction approval from the financial account server is received. The secure gateway then generates an authorization to dispense credits. The authorization to dispense credits is communicated from the secure gateway to at least one mobile electronic transaction terminal. Credits are then dispensed, wherein the credits are associated with a credit system located at an activity table.

Abstract: A gaming system enabling financial transactions for an electronic gaming machine, or a plurality of electronic gaming machines is described. The gaming system includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a database, and a master gateway. The electronic gaming machine processor is associated with the electronic gaming machine. The database includes data for each financial transaction, the database including a financial transaction identification, a cardholder name, and a transaction value. The master gateway includes at least one of a problem gaming limit and a gaming rule set. The master gateway determines that the financial transaction complies with at least one of the problem gaming limit and the gaming rule set. The master gateway processes compliant financial transactions and rejects non-compliant financial transactions.

Abstract: A system for processing a transaction is described. The system may comprise two summary and turns on a logic component configured for processing the transaction and a memory communicatively coupled to the logic component. The memory may have instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the logic component, cause the logic component to receive a request for funds, determine a transaction type associated with the request for funds, aggregate a plurality of transaction requirements based upon the transaction type, analyze transaction data associated with the request for funds, compare the transaction data to the plurality of transaction requirements, determine that the transaction data satisfies each of the plurality of transaction requirements, submit the request for funds to one of a plurality of payment processors, and transmit the transaction response to a client device, where the transaction response comprises one of an approval message or a declined message.

Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. A server includes a financial gaming passport module that operates an exchange that qualifies a financial transaction. A mobile application receives an exchange request input that is communicated to the financial gaming passport. Funding sources are then queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at each of the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport associated with the server communicates that if a casino management system (CMS) issues a value to the mobile application disposed on the patron wireless device, then the financial gaming passport associated with the server certifies a casino reimbursement.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account to provide credit in physical form. The systems comprise an electronic fund transfer (EFT) terminal, at least one credit system, and a gateway in communication with the EFT terminal, the at least one credit system, and a financial network. The EFT terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the gateway and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for electronic gaming machines are described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module, one or more wireless communication modules, a slot cabinet, a backend server, and a master gateway. The slot cabinet houses the electronic gaming machine, printer, and a wireless communications module. The electronic funds transfer terminal receives fund transfer requests from patrons and communicates the requests to an aggregator communicatively coupled to the backend server. The backend server in turn transmits the request to the master gateway that communicates with financial networks and maintains a database of transactions made through the client devices. The master gateway communicates transaction data related to the fund transfer request and the gaming limits and gaming rules to the backend server.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a gateway and a financial network. The gateway retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The gateway can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. An approval message is transmitted from the gateway to the EFT terminal for compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) and comply with a configurable gaming limit.

Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. The cashless mobile gaming system includes a network appliance, a financial gaming passport module, a mobile application disposed on a wireless device and one or more funding resources. The network appliance includes the financial gaming passport module, which operates an exchange between a casino patron and a casino operator that qualifies a financial transaction by ensuring regulatory compliance with gaming regulations. Funding sources are queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport communicates with the casino operator that if the casino operator issues a value to the casino patron, then the financial gaming passport certifies that the casino operator shall be reimbursed within a period of time by the funding source.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a gateway, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The gateway retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The gateway can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the gateway for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a networkable component, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The networkable component retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The networkable component can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the networkable component for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.

Abstract: A system and method for purchasing credits is described. The method includes receiving an electronic transaction request instruction by a mobile electronic transaction terminals. Each electronic transaction terminals includes a display and is in exclusive electronic communication with a secure gateway. The method proceeds to generate an electronic transaction request for an electronic transaction using the electronic transaction request instruction. The method then communicates the electronic transaction request from the secure gateway to a financial account server. At the secure gateway, an electronic transaction approval from the financial account server is received. The secure gateway then generates an authorization to dispense credits. The authorization to dispense credits is communicated from the secure gateway to at least one mobile electronic transaction terminal. Credits are then dispensed, wherein the credits are associated with a credit system located at an activity table.

Abstract: A cashless mobile gaming system and method is described. The cashless mobile gaming system includes a network appliance, a financial gaming passport module, a mobile application disposed on a wireless device and one or more funding resources. The network appliance includes the financial gaming passport module, which operates an exchange between a casino patron and a casino operator that qualifies a financial transaction by ensuring regulatory compliance with gaming regulations. Funding sources are queried by the financial gaming passport to determine the available funds at the funding sources. A hold-fund request is generated by the funding source when the exchange request is approved by the funding source. The financial gaming passport communicates with the casino operator that if the casino operator issues a value to the casino patron, then the financial gaming passport certifies that the casino operator shall be reimbursed within a period of time by the funding source.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling financial transactions in a casino are described. The transactional system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a networkable component, a financial network, and a Casino Management System (CMS). The networkable component includes one or more gaming limit and gaming rule software modules that operate to regulate requested transactions. At least one gaming limit included on the networkable component is configurable by each licensee casino and/or individual patron. The networkable component retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The networkable component can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable configurable limits, gaming limits, and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the CMS by the networkable component for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code or other indicia of value.

Abstract: A transactional system for a table game is described. The transactional system includes a controller, a wireless device, a database module, a payment gateway, and a transaction summary. The controller and the wireless device are associated with the table game. The wireless device is communicatively coupled to the controller, which is communicatively coupled to the database module and the payment gateway. The wireless device receives at least one transactional input that initiates a transaction. The wireless device communicates a plurality of transactional data corresponding to the initiated transaction through the controller to the payment gateway. The payment gateway communicates with at least one financial network and transmits an authorization response back through the controller to the wireless device, as well as to the database module. The database module stores the authorization response in association with a transaction record. The controller then generates a transaction summary for a time period.

Abstract: A client device, a system and a method for enabling financial transactions for electronic gaming machines are described. The client device includes an electronic gaming machine processor, a printer, a printer sharing module, one or more wireless communication modules, a slot cabinet, a backend server, and a master gateway. The slot cabinet houses the electronic gaming machine, printer, and a wireless communications module. The electronic funds transfer terminal receives fund transfer requests from patrons and communicates the requests to an aggregator communicatively coupled to the backend server. The backend server in turn transmits the request to the master gateway that communicates with financial networks and maintains a database of transactions made through the client devices. The master gateway communicates transaction data related to the fund transfer request and the gaming limits and gaming rules to the backend server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for purchasing credits are described. The system includes a plurality of electronic transaction terminals, an activity table, a computing device, a financial account server, and a credit system. The electronic transaction terminals include a handheld device that receives patron input and are located at an activity table. The electronic transaction terminals are in electronic communication with the computing device and provide an electronic transaction request instruction. The system generates from the electronic transaction request instruction, an electronic transaction request that is communicated from the computing device to the financial account server. The computing device then receives an electronic transaction approval from the financial account server and generates an authorization to dispense credits to a patron.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account for use in a gaming or amusement environment. The systems comprise a secured electronic transaction terminal and a secured first computing device in communication with a financial network. The terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the secured first computing device and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for enabling financial transactions in a gaming environment are described. The gaming system includes an electronic funds transfer (EFT) terminal, a networkable component, a financial network, and a Slot Accounting System (SAS). The networkable component retrieves transaction information related to a fund transfer request. The networkable component can then independently determine that the fund transfer request complies with the applicable gaming limits and gaming rules. Compliant transactions that are approved by the financial network(s) are submitted to the SAS by the networkable component for generation of a corresponding voucher validation code.