Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Method and System for Tracking Wagering Relation Donations

a technology of relational donation and method, applied in the field of method and system for tracking wagering relation, electronic gaming machines, etc., can solve the problems of many negative perceptions and opponents of legalized gambling

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-08-20
HERRINGTON BRIAN D
View PDF4 Cites 42 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention is aimed at on

Problems solved by technology

Despite the growing popularity of gambling in the U.S. and worldwide, there are still many negative perceptions and opponents of legalized gambling.
Presumably, this negativity has some impact on a portion of players or potential players, causing them to either avoid gambling altogether or to gamble less than they might otherwise desire out of guilt, peer pressure, or public perception.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Method and System for Tracking Wagering Relation Donations
  • Method and System for Tracking Wagering Relation Donations

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0014]Referring to the Figure, wherein like numerals indicate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, a system 10 and method for allowing a player 28 to play a game and to designate that a portion of the monies wagered and / or won are to be donated to a specified charitable organization or entity 26.

[0015]The method / system 10 of the present invention allows a player 28 to optionally specify that a fixed or percentage portion of any monies won and / or wagered be donated to a charitable organization / entity.

[0016]Player tracking system and slot accounting systems 22 existing in nearly all casinos enable the tracking of such donations, and effectuating accurate compilations of amounts to be donated in the player's name to a particular casino if desired by the player 28. Alternatively, a separate system 22 could be used to enable the tracking of donations and the transferring of such donated amounts. The system 22 may be located at, or within a gaming machine 30 or may be...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

A system and method allows a player of an electronic game to designate a portion of their wagers and / or winnings to be donated to a third party. For example, the player places a wager on a game device, event or proposition; the game is played, or the event or position occurs, and if the player's wager is successful, a portion of the amount won by the player being deducted from the player's winnings. A portion of the amount won by the player is transferred to a third party's account, and may be recorded and associating with the player the portion of the amount won by the player and the identity of the third party account to which the portion is transferred.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 030,006, filed Feb. 20, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to gaming machines, and more particularly to an electronic gaming machine which allows a player to play a game and to designate a portion of their winnings and / or monies wagered to be donated to a charitable organization / entity.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The gambling / gaming industry (including both commercial and native American casinos) is always seeking new ways to attract, entice, amuse and retain players / customers. To date, these efforts have focused on rewarding the player through “comps” for free goods or services (such as a free meal, hotel room, etc) based on the amount of wagering, randomly awarded drawings / prizes, various contests, bonus features or progressive jackpots associated with playing certain games, and the like. Th...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/34G07F17/3239
Inventor HERRINGTON, BRIAN D.
Owner HERRINGTON BRIAN D