Cashier generated voucher system and method
AssigneeBally Gaming, Inc.
InventorDiane L.K. MacEwan
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Abstract
Systems and methods for generating a voucher in exchange for cash from a patron for use with a gaming machine are disclosed herein. The method includes receiving an amount of cash or cash equivalent from a patron and depositing the amount in a patron account stored on a server. A voucher in the amount of the deposited cash is printed and the voucher can be redeemed by the patron and applied to the gaming machine for play. Each voucher printed may include a unique voucher number. The cashier generated voucher system enhances customer service by providing high limit players with the ability to use vouchers or tickets rather than needing to insert multiple bills into the gaming machines.
Claims20
A method for generating a voucher for use with a gaming machine, the method comprising:
- receiving an amount of currency from a patron;
- depositing the currency in a patron account stored on a server;
- and
- printing a voucher in an amount requested by the patron, wherein the voucher is redeemed by the patron and applied to a meter on the gaming machine.
A method for generating a voucher for use with a gaming machine, the method comprising:
- receiving cash from a patron;
- depositing the cash in a patron account stored on a server;
- and
- printing a unique voucher in an amount equal to the cash deposited in the patron account;
- wherein the unique voucher is a non-promotional, cashable voucher for use in gaming machines.
A cashier generating voucher system, comprising:
- a cashier terminal located on the floor of a casino, the cashier terminal processes a transaction for generating a voucher in exchange for cash from a casino patron, and the voucher includes a voucher amount and a voucher number;
- a voucher server in communication via a network with the cashier terminal, the voucher server stores a voucher database including the voucher amount and the voucher number;
- and
- a gaming machine in communication via the network with the voucher server, the gaming machine having a voucher reader slot for accepting and reading the voucher inserted by the patron, the gaming machine transmits the voucher information to the voucher server to verify the status of the voucher, and the voucher server transmits the status of the voucher to the gaming machine, wherein the value of the voucher is applied to a meter on the gaming machine if the status of the voucher is active.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.