System and method for incentivizing purchases in association with a gaming establishment retail account

AU2026205379A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-23INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INC
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Application Number
AU2026205379
Authority / Receiving Office
AU · AU
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-07-07
Publication Date
2026-07-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing systems do not effectively incentivize the use of gaming establishment accounts for retail purchases, leading to inefficiencies and increased reliance on cash and credit card transactions, which incur processing fees and pose security risks.

Method used

A system that determines the source of funds used for retail purchases and provides additional incentives, such as bonus player tracking points, for using gaming establishment accounts, thereby encouraging patrons to prioritize these funds for retail transactions.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the use of gaming establishment accounts for retail purchases, reducing cash and credit card usage, minimizing processing fees, and creating a safer environment while providing additional rewards to patrons.

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Abstract

A system and method that provides zero, one or more incentives to a retail patron in association with utilizing an amount of funds in one or more gaming establishment accounts to complete one or more purchases of goods and / or services from a retail establishment. 20 26 20 53 79 07 J ul 2 02 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 5 3 7 9 0 7 J u l 2 0 2 6
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