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Method for motivating players to return to a casino using premiums
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1996-12-31
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Granted: 2001-02-27
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Expires: 2016-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A method of motivating players to return to a casino includes receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash. Upon the receipt of the request, a premium value is calculated based at least in part on the predetermined value. Subsequently, the customer is provided an instrument having a total value equal to the predetermined value plus the premium value when the instrument is used at the casino. The instrument may comprise a check having a negotiable value equal to the predetermined value, and a second pay-line defining the total value with the premium to be provided if the check is cashed at the issuing casino.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay S. Walker
- 👤 James A. Jorasch
- 👤 Thomas M. Sparico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/20; G06Q20/204; G06Q20/209; G07F17/3225; G07F17/3232; G07F17/3237; G07F17/3239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of motivating players to return to a casino, comprising the steps of: receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; calculating a premium value based at least in part on the predetermined value; and offering a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of motivating players to return to a casino, comprising the steps of: receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; calculating a premium value based at least in part on the predetermined value; and offering a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said casino currency is selected from the group comprising chips and negotiable coins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of calculating said premium value is further based on a gaming history of a player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of calculating said premium value is further based on a rating of a player.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for calculating awards for casino patrons, comprising: electronic memory; and a processing unit connected to said electronic memory; said processing unit in combination with said electronic memory operative to receive a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash, calculate a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value, and offer a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for calculating awards for casino patrons, comprising: electronic memory; and a processing unit connected to said electronic memory; said processing unit in combination with said electronic memory operative to receive a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash, calculate a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value, and offer a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said processor is further operative to initiate the printing of said negotiable check.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said premium value is based at least in part on gambling history information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said electronic memory includes a database storing information relating to casino customers, including customer identification numbers and gambling-related information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said function of calculating said premium value based on said gambling-related information.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for generating awards for casino customers, comprising: an electronic user input for receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; electronic memory connected to said user input; a processing unit connected to said user input and to said electronic memory; said processing unit in combination with said electronic memory operative to receive said request to convert said predetermined value to cash, calculate a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value, and offer a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for generating awards for casino customers, comprising: an electronic user input for receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; electronic memory connected to said user input; a processing unit connected to said user input and to said electronic memory; said processing unit in combination with said electronic memory operative to receive said request to convert said predetermined value to cash, calculate a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value, and offer a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 10 and further including means for initiating the printing of said negotiable check.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said memory further includes a database storing information relating to casino customers, including customer identification numbers and gambling-related information; and said function of calculating said premium value is further based on said gambling-related information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said premium value is based at least in part on gambling history information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
79 words
A computer program product containing encoded instructions operative on a processing unit to perform the steps of: receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; calculating a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value; and offering a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
79 words
A computer program product containing encoded instructions operative on a processing unit to perform the steps of: receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash; calculating a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value; and offering a negotiable check having a negotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is redeemed at said casino.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
Said computer program product of claim 12 and further including an encoded instruction operative on said processing unit to perform the step of initiating the printing of said negotiable check.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of receiving a casino payout, comprising the steps of: requesting to convert a predetermined value of casino currency into cash; receiving an offer of a negotiable check having a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value; accepting said offer; and receiving the negotiable check having a negtotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is used at said casino.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of receiving a casino payout, comprising the steps of: requesting to convert a predetermined value of casino currency into cash; receiving an offer of a negotiable check having a premium value based at least in part on said predetermined value; accepting said offer; and receiving the negotiable check having a negtotiable value equal to said predetermined value and a total value equal to said predetermined value plus said premium value when said negotiable check is used at said casino.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 16 wherein said casino currency is selected from the group comprising chips and negotiable coins.
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