System and method for incentivizing purchases in association with a gaming establishment retail account
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INC
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
AI Technical Summary
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.
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.
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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