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System for and method of electronically handling a casino marker

a technology of electronic markers and system components, applied in the field of electronic markers system components and methods, can solve the problems of cumbersome process, slow and prone to errors, and limited cage operators, and places a significant burden on the gaming establishmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-17
EMARKER
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"The invention is a system and method for handling an electronic marker at a gaming establishment. This marker is a line of credit secured by a cash account, which can be transferred electronically. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more efficient and secure way to handle markers in gaming establishments."

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Unfortunately, the aforementioned process is cumbersome, slow and prone to error.
The cage operator is likewise limited.
Additionally, the extensive paperwork that is generated by the current marker system places a significant burden on the gaming establishment.
Redemption of markers is also a time-consuming and inconvenient process for patrons.
Theft of the original marker is also a cause for concern.
Unfortunately, none have proven entirely satisfactory.

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[0026]Referring to FIG. 1, the process 100 depicts a flow diagram in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Process 100 exemplifies one method for electronically handling a marker. It should be noted that the steps described in FIG. 1 are presented in a certain order so as to more clearly describe the invention. However, the order of such steps may be changed and / or selected steps may be omitted when practicing certain embodiments of the invention. As such, the Figures illustrate merely examples and should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way.

[0027]Process 100 is initiated in step 102, wherein a marker request is received. As known by those skilled in the gambling art, a marker typically is a signed draft against funds or credit maintained at a gaming establishment, such as a casino. In one embodiment, the draft is against a line of credit previously established by the casino for an individual person or entity. In such an embodiment, drafts against...

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Abstract

This specification relates to a system for and method of handling an electronic marker for use at a gaming establishment, such as a casino. The electronic marker can be redeemed using cash or cash equivalents, casino valued currency (such as casino chips), or by electronic transfer of funds. In certain embodiments, the redemption of the markers is automated such that the markers are automatically redeemed by electronic transfer of funds if they are not manually redeemed within a predetermined period of time.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 868,957, filed Dec. 22, 2006 and co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 949,890, filed Dec. 4, 2007. The contents of the aforementioned applications are hereby incorporated by reference into this specification.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates, in one embodiment, to a system for and method of handling an electronic marker for use at a gaming establishment, such as a casino.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A marker account is a draft account similar to a counter check from a bank provided by a gaming establishment that permits an individual to continue to gamble without carrying cash. A marker account may be a debit account where the individual's funds are held in escrow by the establishment or a line of credit is extended by the casino. When a person at a gambling table requests an X-dollar marker the pit boss is...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG06Q30/02G06Q20/06
Inventor PATTERSON, JR., THOMPSON B.
Owner EMARKER