System and method for remote control gaming sessions using a mobile device

A system for enabling remote play of a game, the system comprising:

• a gaming machine located in a first area in a venue, the gaming machine including a game display to display outcomes for a wagering game, a processor to control the play of the wagering game;
• a mobile device of a mobile player including a mobile video display, a mobile player interface, and a wireless transceiver;
• a communications network in communication with the gaming machine and the mobile device, the communications network includes a first wireless access point located in the first area and a second wireless access point located in a second area of the venue;
• a remote gaming server in communication with the gaming machine and mobile device over the communications network, the remote gaming server configured to (1) associate the gaming machine with the mobile device, (2) enable the mobile device to receive a first class of content from the gaming machine when the mobile device is connected to the first wireless access point in the first area, (3) enable the mobile device to receive streaming game content of the game hosted on the gaming machine when the mobile device is connected to the second wireless access point in the second area, and (4) enable the gaming machine to receive input from the mobile player interface of the mobile device,
• wherein a sound is played by both the gaming machine and the mobile device that assists the mobile player in locating the gaming machine after remote play has ended.

A method for enabling a remote gaming session in a system that includes a gaming machine that presents a game, and a mobile device distinct from the gaming machine, both in communication with one another, the method comprising:

• associating the mobile device of a mobile player with the gaming machine over a network including a first wireless access point in a first area and a second wireless access point in a second area;
• determining if the mobile device is connected to the first wireless access point or the second wireless access point;
• receiving non-gaming content at the mobile device from the gaming machine if the mobile device is connected to the first wireless access point;
• enabling the mobile device to participate in a remote gaming session and receive gaming content from the gaming machine if the mobile device is connected to the second wireless access point;
• and
• receiving input signals at the gaming machine from the mobile device when the mobile device is connected to the first wireless access point or the second wireless access point,
• wherein a sound is played by both the gaming machine and the mobile device that assists the mobile player in locating the gaming machine after remote play has ended.