System and method for assistance in electronic funding of wagering

An electronic gaming machine comprising a housing, a processor, memory, player input controls and a value-in-value-out system comprising a ticket-in-ticket-out printer and scanner, and attached to the housing an electronic eWallet device comprising:

• a case housing enclosing a first chip board configured for engagement with the ticket-in-ticket-out system in the electronic gaming machine, a second chip board configured for engagement with a currency validation system including a scanner in the electronic gaming machine and in-out communication ports for both the first chip board and the second chip board, and an eWallet antenna for communication with a personal external eWallet communicator.