System and method for funding game play at casino gaming tables

Abstract

To provide a system and method for placing wagers at physical casino gaming tables. The system and method may utilize various interconnections of elements including, but not limited to, mobile devices, mobile wallet systems, bill validators, TITO systems, printers, peripheral systems (e.g., FUZION), player interface devices, wireless interfaces, payment processing systems, casino management systems, etc. The wireless interface units may be integrated into (or located near) gaming tables in the casino and configured to communicate with players' mobile devices. The system and method allows players to utilize mobile wallets, virtual TITO tickets, physical TITO tickets, and other sources to obtain gaming chips for betting and to receive cashouts in the above forms.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for facilitating mobile and ticket transactions at casino gaming tables, which may involve a user's portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, a bill validator, and a ticket printer. [Background technology]

[0002] Casinos operate gaming machines where players can gamble on games such as blackjack, pai gow, three-card poker, let it ride, craps, and roulette. Players typically purchase gaming chips using cash. Dealers receive the cash, provide gaming chips of the corresponding value to the player, and deposit the cash into a cash box built into the gaming machine for later accounting and verification.

[0003] It would be advantageous for casinos and players to provide players with a means to purchase gaming tickets using virtual tickets and / or other means such as mobile wallet funds, for example. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various configurations of elements such as mobile devices (e.g., smart devices), mobile wallet systems, bill validators, TITO systems, printers, peripheral systems, player interface devices and wireless interfaces (which may be part of a peripheral network adapter), and payment processing systems.

[0005] Some embodiments described herein generally refer to methods and systems for adding funds to a user's mobile wallet, receiving communication from the mobile wallet to retrieve a certain amount of funds from the user's financial account, retrieving a certain amount of funds from the user's financial account, communicating with the mobile wallet, and depositing the retrieved amount of funds into the user's mobile wallet for use in casino table games.

[0006] Some embodiments may include configurations that enable the method to be performed by a casino peripheral system, which may be communicatively coupled to the table game system. One such peripheral system is the FUZION system manufactured and sold by JCM American Corporation and Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd. FUZION is a service or system that can be used to facilitate transactions involving casino peripherals, including bill validators, TITO ticket printers, player interface devices, and other peripherals used as intermediaries to connect other peripherals.

[0007] Some embodiments may comprise a configuration in which a mobile cellular network is used to communicate to the mobile wallet for depositing the acquired amount of funds.

[0008] The embodiments described herein generally refer to methods and systems for generating gaming tickets that can be applied as payment for gaming chips at gaming tables in a casino. The method may include receiving information about the gaming ticket from a user's mobile wallet, sending a first communication to a TITO system associated with the casino, receiving a second communication from the TITO system that the gaming ticket may be valid, sending a third communication to a peripheral network adapter to cause a printer to print the gaming ticket, receiving a fourth communication from the peripheral network adapter that the gaming ticket has been printed, and sending a fifth communication to the mobile wallet to remove or delete the information about the gaming ticket.

[0009] Some embodiments may include a configuration in which the information about the gaming ticket includes information about a virtual gaming ticket stored in a mobile wallet.

[0010] Some embodiments may include a configuration in which the first communication from the TITO system and the second communication from the TITO system are routed through a TITO gateway.

[0011] A system herein may include a bill validator communicatively connectable to a table game system, a peripheral system operative to communicate with a user's mobile wallet, and a peripheral network adapter communicatively connected to the peripheral system and the bill validator. The system may be operative to perform a method including receiving at the peripheral system a first communication from the mobile wallet including an amount to be used to purchase gaming chips, generating at the peripheral system a confirmation number based on at least the amount, transmitting at least the confirmation number to the peripheral network adapter, initiating a virtual ticket transaction with a table game system at the casino by the peripheral network adapter, and transmitting the confirmation number to the table game system at the casino.

[0012] Some embodiments may comprise a configuration in which the first communication from the mobile wallet includes information regarding a virtual TITO ticket stored in the mobile wallet.

[0013] Some embodiments described herein generally refer to systems and methods that can transfer funds associated with casino gaming chips to a user's mobile wallet or other form of credit or value for the user. The system may include a peripheral system capable of communicating with the mobile wallet and a TITO gateway communicatively coupled to the peripheral system and capable of sending and receiving communications between the peripheral system and the casino's TITO system. The peripheral system may be operable to receive a scanned image of a printed TITO ticket having first information representing the value of the gaming chips, validate the first information on the printed TITO ticket by sending the first communication through the TITO gateway to the TITO system and receiving a second communication from the TITO system through the TITO gateway, create a virtual TITO ticket based on the first information in the scanned image of the printed TITO ticket, send a third communication through the TITO gateway to the TITO system with the second information regarding the virtual TITO ticket, and send a notification to the mobile wallet that funds associated with the amount of the gaming chips have been deposited into the mobile wallet.

[0014] In all embodiments detailed herein, the system configuration is designed to place funds for wagering on casino table games and to cash out gaming chips on casino table games. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] The present disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like structural elements.

[0016] Generally and generally, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate block diagrams of system configurations for facilitating embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating possible element interactions according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile device coupled to a wireless interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a mobile device in communication with a player wallet system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Generally and generally, Figures 4 through 46 illustrate block diagrams of various funding configurations according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 illustrates a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 illustrates a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13]FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 illustrates a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29]FIG. 29 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 37] FIG. 37 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 38] FIG. 38 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 39] FIG. 39 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 40] FIG. 40 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 41] FIG. 41 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 42] FIG. 42 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 43] FIG. 43 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 44] FIG. 44 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 45]FIG. 45 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 46] FIG. 46 shows a block diagram of an element funding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Generally and generally, Figures 47 through 109 illustrate block diagrams of various buy-in use cases according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] [Figure 47] FIG. 47 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 48] FIG. 48 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 49] FIG. 49 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 50] FIG. 50 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 51] FIG. 51 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 52] FIG. 52 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 53]FIG. 53 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 54] FIG. 54 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 55] FIG. 55 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 56] FIG. 56 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 57] FIG. 57 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 58] FIG. 58 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 59] FIG. 59 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 60] FIG. 60 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 61]FIG. 61 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 62] FIG. 62 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 63] FIG. 63 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 64] FIG. 64 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 65] FIG. 65 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 66] FIG. 66 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 67] FIG. 67 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 68] FIG. 68 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 69]FIG. 69 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 70] FIG. 70 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 71] FIG. 71 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 72] FIG. 72 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 73] FIG. 73 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 74] FIG. 74 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 75] FIG. 75 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 76] FIG. 76 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 77]FIG. 77 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 78] FIG. 78 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 79] FIG. 79 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 80] FIG. 80 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 81] FIG. 81 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 82] FIG. 82 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 83] FIG. 83 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 84] FIG. 84 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 85]FIG. 85 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 86] FIG. 86 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 87] FIG. 87 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 88] FIG. 88 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 89] FIG. 89 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 90] FIG. 90 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 91] FIG. 91 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 92] FIG. 92 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 93]FIG. 93 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 94] FIG. 94 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 95] FIG. 95 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 96] FIG. 96 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 97] FIG. 97 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 98] FIG. 98 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 99] FIG. 99 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 100] FIG. 100 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 101]FIG. 101 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 102] FIG. 102 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 103] FIG. 103 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 104] FIG. 104 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 105] FIG. 105 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 106] FIG. 106 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 107] FIG. 107 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 108] FIG. 108 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 109]FIG. 109 illustrates a block diagram of a system configuration for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Generally and generally, Figures 110 through 144 illustrate block diagrams of various buy-in processes according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] [Figure 110] FIG. 110 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 111] FIG. 111 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 112] FIG. 112 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 113] FIG. 113 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 114] FIG. 114 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 115] FIG. 115 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 116] FIG. 116 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 117] FIG. 117 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 118] FIG. 118 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 119] FIG. 119 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 120] FIG. 120 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 121] FIG. 121 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 122]FIG. 122 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 123] FIG. 123 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 124] FIG. 124 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 125] FIG. 125 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 126] FIG. 126 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 127] FIG. 127 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 128] FIG. 128 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 129] FIG. 129 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 130] FIG. 130 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 131] FIG. 131 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 132] FIG. 132 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 133] FIG. 133 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 134] FIG. 134 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 135] FIG. 135 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 136] FIG. 136 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 137] FIG. 137 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 138] FIG. 138 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 139] FIG. 139 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 140] FIG. 140 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 141] FIG. 141 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 142] FIG. 142 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 143] FIG. 143 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 144] FIG. 144 shows a block diagram of a buy-in process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Generally and generally, Figures 145 through 165 illustrate block diagrams of various cash-out use cases according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] [Figure 145] FIG. 145 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 146] FIG. 146 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 147] FIG. 147 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 148] FIG. 148 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 149] FIG. 149 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 150] FIG. 150 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 151]FIG. 151 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 152] FIG. 152 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 153] FIG. 153 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 154] FIG. 154 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 155] FIG. 155 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 156] FIG. 156 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 157] FIG. 157 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 158] FIG. 158 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 159] FIG. 159 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 160] FIG. 160 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 161] FIG. 161 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 162] FIG. 162 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 163] FIG. 163 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 164] FIG. 164 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 165] FIG. 165 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a cash-out option case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Generally and generally, Figures 166 through 175 illustrate block diagrams of various funds export systems according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] [Figure 166] FIG. 166 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 167] FIG. 167 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 168] FIG. 168 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 169] FIG. 169 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 170] FIG. 170 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 171] FIG. 171 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 172] FIG. 172 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 173] FIG. 173 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 174] FIG. 174 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 175]FIG. 175 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds export option according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Generally and generally, Figures 176 through 196 illustrate block diagrams of various cashout processes according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] [Figure 176] FIG. 176 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 177] FIG. 177 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 178] FIG. 178 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 179] FIG. 179 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 180] FIG. 180 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 181] FIG. 181 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 182] FIG. 182 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 183] FIG. 183 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 184] FIG. 184 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 185] FIG. 185 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 186]FIG. 186 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 187] FIG. 187 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 188] FIG. 188 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 189] FIG. 189 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 190] FIG. 190 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 191] FIG. 191 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 192] FIG. 192 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 193] FIG. 193 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 194] FIG. 194 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 195] FIG. 195 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 196] FIG. 196 shows a block diagram of a system configuration for a funds cash-out option according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 197] FIG. 197 illustrates a casino gaming table having multiple wireless interface units incorporated therein, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that the proportions and dimensions (whether relative or absolute) of the various features and elements (and collections and groups thereof), as well as the boundaries, separations, and positional relationships shown therebetween, are presented in the accompanying drawings solely to facilitate understanding of the various embodiments described herein, and as such may not necessarily be presented or drawn to scale, and are not intended to indicate a preference or requirement for any one embodiment shown rather than the embodiment described with reference thereto. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] The embodiments described herein relate generally, but not necessarily exclusively, to systems, devices, and methods for obtaining, transferring, and applying funds for wagering within a casino or other gaming establishment. The systems, devices, and methods may enable interaction between a user's personal mobile electronic device and various systems and equipment operated by the casino or gaming establishment or by third parties.

[0032] Hereinafter, the term "casino" refers to any establishment that operates casino table games where users may place bets. Typical casino table games include blackjack, let it ride, three-card poker, craps, roulette, etc.

[0033] Examples of a user's personal mobile electronic device include a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet or laptop computer, a smart card, a smart watch, a smart key fob, a device with an embedded smart chip, etc. Such personal mobile electronic devices are hereinafter referred to as "mobile devices." The mobile device may implement or otherwise execute or access various mobile wallet applications that a user can operate to make or receive payments, transfer funds or other financial transactions to or from casino facilities, equipment, or systems. More specific details of such devices and their operation are discussed in more detail below.

[0034] Examples of various systems, devices, and equipment operated by casinos in conjunction with electronic gaming machines include bill acceptors / validators (or "bill validators"), gaming ticket acceptors / printers, kiosks where users can obtain gaming credits (hereinafter "credits") or wagering funds, routers and antennas for providing wireless communications (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio frequency identification technology, near field communication technology, or other technologies), internet-connected servers and systems, casino accounting services, and other systems and equipment. Such systems, devices, and equipment may be hardware-based or software-based. Whether hardware or software, such systems, devices, and equipment may be implemented to provide secure transactions with mobile devices. Specific devices, methods, and systems operated by casinos are described in further detail below.

[0035] Some embodiments include systems, apparatus, and methods that allow funds (e.g., credit or cash value) to be added to a Mobile Wallet application on a user's mobile device. In these embodiments, funds may be added or deposited to the Mobile Wallet at a casino kiosk, using an in-app banking token, directly to the Mobile Wallet without going through an additional system, or using cash (banknotes) or gaming tickets to deposit funds into the Mobile Wallet through a bill validator. Funds may also be obtained through communications with a bank or other financial institution with which the user has an account. Variations of these embodiments are described in more detail below.

[0036] Some embodiments include systems, apparatus, and methods that allow funds stored in a mobile wallet application on a user's mobile device to be applied as credit to a casino table game system by bump transfer, such as using near-field communication. In a first category of embodiments, a user's mobile device may be used to print a physical game ticket from a virtual game ticket stored on the user's mobile device. In a second category, the physical game ticket is printed based on the electronic credit. In a third category, a bump transfer occurs at a casino kiosk to print the physical game ticket. In a fourth category, cashing out the user's mobile wallet may occur at a casino cage. In a fifth category, credit to a casino table game system may be obtained from a pre-created virtual game ticket using a simulated game ticket transaction at a bill validator. In a sixth category, credit to a casino table game system may be obtained from a newly created virtual game ticket using a simulated game ticket transaction at a bill validator. In a seventh category, credit to a casino table game system may be obtained from electronic credit on a user's mobile wallet using a newly created gaming ticket number as part of a simulated gaming ticket transaction at a bill validator. In an eighth category, credit to a casino table game system may be obtained from electronic credit using a simulated bill validator bill transaction. In a ninth category, credit to a casino table game system may be obtained using an automated funds transfer method.

[0037] Some embodiments include systems, devices, and methods that can apply funds to a casino table game system through a service between the casino table game system and a ticket-in / ticket-out service. In a first category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by a peripheral system that interacts with a user's mobile device, such as over a wireless network. In a second category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by redeeming a game ticket from a mobile wallet of a user that interacts with the peripheral system. In a third category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by redeeming a game ticket from a mobile wallet of a user that interacts with a ticket-in / ticket-out conversion service. In a fourth category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by transferring funds from a mobile wallet of a user that interacts with the peripheral system, such as over a wireless network. In a fifth category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by transferring funds from a bank or other financial account of a user that interacts with the peripheral system. In a sixth category, credits to the casino table game system may be obtained by a peripheral system that indicates how much to deposit into the table game system. In a seventh category, credits to a casino's table game system may be obtained using a separate ticket-in / ticket-out service for mobile transactions.

[0038] Some embodiments include systems, devices, and methods that can redeem, refund, or obtain funds or credits from a casino table game system and apply them to a user's mobile wallet. In a first category, a physical game ticket may be scanned and credits may be deposited into a user's mobile wallet. In a second category, redemptions may occur at the casino cage to a user's mobile wallet. In a third category, an automated funds transfer may use a bump transfer to redeem credits from a casino table game system to a user's mobile wallet using a wireless network. In a fourth category, a bump transfer may redeem credits from a casino table game system to a user's mobile wallet using a wireless network utilizing a virtual printer transaction. In a fifth category, a bump transfer may redeem credits from a casino table game system by communication from the casino table game system to a casino management system (CMS) over a wireless network. In a sixth category, a bump transfer may move credits to a casino table game system using a peripheral system in communication with the CMS. In a seventh category, a delay may be implemented in printing a cashout ticket to allow a user to perform a bump transfer from the casino table game system to the mobile wallet. In an eighth category, a mobile wallet that is used or has been used to add credits to the casino table game system may be used for cashout operations. In a ninth category, the casino table game system has a cashout function that allows credits to be applied to a mobile wallet application.

[0039] Some embodiments include systems, devices, and methods that allow a user to transfer funds or value from a mobile wallet to external funds (such as a bank or other financial account). In the first category, a user's mobile device may perform printing of virtual gaming tickets at the casino cage. In the second category, funds from a mobile wallet may be transferred using functionality at a casino kiosk. In the third category, a user can transfer funds directly to a bank account (or other financial account) using functionality in a mobile wallet application. In the fourth category, a user can transfer funds to a bank account (or other financial account) using functionality at the casino cage. In the fifth category, a mobile wallet application is used in conjunction with a casino cage to obtain cash (currency, coins).

[0040] For ease of reference, a list of acronyms used herein is provided below: BV banknote validator CMS Casino Management System NFC Near Field Communication PNA Peripheral Network Adapter RFID Radio Frequency Identification TITO Ticket In / Ticket Out

[0041] The systems, methods, and devices described herein use a set of similar (but not necessarily identical) elements. Here, the term "system" can also be used to refer to a subsystem that may be used within other systems. Here, an "element" refers to a system (whether implemented in hardware or software), subsystem, device, or method of operation that performs an operation. The operations performed by the systems, methods, and devices may be performed using one or more processing devices.

[0042] As used herein, the term "processing device" refers to any processor, microprocessor, microcontroller, application specific integrated circuit, and related circuitry, or other computing element known to those skilled in the art. The term "element" also includes digital and analog communication elements, circuits, and devices operable to transmit and / or receive signals or messages over various communication channels, including, but not limited to, fiber optic links, coaxial or twisted pair cables, other forms of wired connections, and wireless connections such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular communication networks, and various short-range wireless communication links.

[0043] The following describes elements used in the following block diagrams of systems, methods, and devices that may be used in various embodiments disclosed herein. It is not intended to imply that each embodiment includes all of these elements, nor is it intended to imply that the embodiments are limited to these elements or devices. Less commonly used elements may be described in connection with certain of the following figures. Elements with similar names in the figures may be similar in structure and / or operation, but there may be differences, and they do not imply that they are identical devices.

[0044] The first such element is a user's mobile device, identified in the figures presented herein as mobile device 110. The mobile device may be a mobile phone, a smart card, a smart watch, a laptop or tablet computer, a smart key fob, a personal digital assistant, or other user equipment. The mobile device may include any of a variety of electromagnetic communication technologies. These electromagnetic communication technologies include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy, infrared or other optical technologies, Wi-Fi, NFC bump, cellular technologies including, but not limited to, CDMA, EDGE, 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G-LTE, or 5G, or other electromagnetic communication technologies. The mobile device 110 may also be capable of displaying codes (e.g., barcodes, alphanumeric codes, QR codes, or other code formats) that a user may manually input into another device or element.

[0045] Another such element is a casino table game (“CTG”), identified as a CGT in the figures presented herein. A CTG may be any type of casino table game, including those incorporating an electronic user interface, a real or virtual dealer, etc. Multiple casino table games may be communicatively connected to form a casino table game system (CTG system 150). CTGs are often operated by real dealers who exchange cash for gaming chips. Gaming chips may be used to place bets in the CTG.

[0046] In the embodiments disclosed below in connection with the figures, the CTG as described above may not be explicitly shown, but in such cases it is assumed to be communicatively linked with a player interface device as described below. The communication link between the player interface device and the CTG may be a wired or wireless communication link.

[0047] Mobile devices may interact, communicate, or interface with the CTG through any of a variety of elements referred to as player interface devices, including, but not limited to, near field communication devices or other devices integrated into the CTG (e.g., the table surface of the CTG), bill validators as described below, bill validators with bezels containing communications technology (e.g., NFC, optical code readers, or other technologies), TITO systems as described below, card (e.g., credit card, debit card, specialty card) readers, or other types of elements.

[0048] In one embodiment, player interface devices are provided on, within, or near the CTG (see FIG. 197) to allow players to interface with the CTG system to transfer credits or tickets to and from the CTG system.

[0049] Another such element is a mobile wallet, identified in the figures presented herein as mobile wallet 114 (i.e., player wallet system). A mobile wallet may be implemented as a software program configured to run on a user's mobile device. A mobile wallet may be implemented, in whole or in part, in hardware, such as by an RFID system, as a readable chip, or other technology implemented on or with a user's mobile device. A player wallet system is a service or system available within or outside the casino network that stores player credits in the form of monetary value and / or one of a plurality of TITO tickets.

[0050] Additionally and / or alternatively, the mobile wallet may be a separate service, such as PayPal®, that communicates with the user's mobile device, such as via cellular service, Wi-Fi®, or other technology. The user's mobile device may communicate with the server of such a separate mobile wallet in any of a variety of ways. Such methods may include, but are not limited to, the mobile device repeatedly polling the server for updates after initiating a transaction, the mobile device polling the server and waiting for a response, the server may push notifications to the mobile device whenever data in the mobile wallet changes, or the server may notify the mobile device via email.

[0051] Another such element may be a kiosk, and is identified as such in the figures presented herein. A kiosk is a device or system operated by a casino, typically on the casino's gaming floor for the convenience of users. These are often, but not necessarily, implemented as self-service machines similar to automated teller machines at banks. Kiosks can provide users with a variety of services and operations, such as printing gaming tickets, transferring funds to or from mobile wallets, and other operations as described below.

[0052] Another such element may be a bill validator (BV), identified in the figures presented herein as bill validator 118. The BV is a device that operates by itself or in conjunction with other devices or systems to accept cash (e.g., currency, coins) and make the received cash available to a user in another form, such as funds in the user's mobile wallet, printed game tickets, or other forms. The BV may be an element associated with an individual CTG or CTG system 150. The BV may perform counterfeit cash detection. The BV may operate in conjunction with other elements and systems described herein, such as through various communication technologies. The BV may also perform other operations. The BV, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within the CTG or CTG system 150. The BV may be configured to accept physical or virtual TITO tickets.

[0053] Another such element is a ticket-in / ticket-out (TITO) system, identified in the diagrams presented herein as TITO system 120. A TITO system is a device or service, implemented in either software or hardware, that operates to receive printed gaming tickets and apply corresponding credits to an electronic gaming machine, a user's mobile wallet, or communicate the credits to another element. A TITO system may operate to print physical gaming tickets (e.g., tickets with barcodes, QR codes, etc.) that have a record of the credits. A TITO system may also enable virtual gaming tickets with value or credits that can be stored or recorded in a user's mobile wallet or communicated or transferred to another element, such as a CTG or a CTG system. A gaming ticket, whether physical or virtual, is hereinafter referred to as a "TITO ticket," "TITO," or simply a "ticket." The TITO system, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within a CTG or a CTG system.

[0054] Another such element may be a TITO gateway, identified in the figures presented herein as TITO gateway 122. A TITO gateway may be a third-party device or service, implemented in either software or hardware, that operates in conjunction with the TITO system and peripheral systems (described below) to facilitate the creation, validation, and invalidation of TITO tickets. The TITO gateway, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within the CTG or CTG system.

[0055] Another such element may be a TITO translation service, identified in the figures presented herein as TITO translation service 124. The TITO translation service may be implemented in either software or hardware and may be a device or service that performs or enables communication between the CTG or CTG system and the TITO system. The TITO translation service, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included in whole or in part as part of or within the CTG or CTG system.

[0056] Another such element may be a printer, identified in the figures presented herein as printer 128. The printer may be, for example, a CTG or CTG system printer, an element of the TITO system 120, or a separate element. The printer may operate to print physical gaming tickets, receipts, or other physical documents as part of the systems and methods described herein. The printer, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within the CTG or CTG system. Printer 128 may be configured to create and transmit virtual tickets, receipts, or other documents, in addition to physical ones.

[0057] Another such element may be a peripheral system, identified in the figures presented herein as peripheral system 130. A peripheral system is a service or system that may operate in conjunction with or within a casino network (such as a casino management system (CMS) 136 described below). Peripheral system 130 may support and / or interface with various peripheral elements of CMS 136, such as the elements described herein. The peripheral system, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within the CTG or CTG system.

[0058] Another such element may be a peripheral network adapter (PNA), identified as PNA 142 in the diagrams presented herein. The PNA may connect to one or more peripheral elements and networks described below (e.g., a casino management system (CMS)), making these peripherals part of the system and enabling operations such as moving credits to and from the CTG system. Such elements include the elements described herein. Alternatively, the PNA may be an element within any of the elements described herein. The PNA, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within the CTG or CTG system. The PNA may be two separate devices (a wireless interface and a peripheral network adapter (PNA)) or a single device incorporating the functionality of both the wireless interface and the PNA. The PNA may be its own device or may be part of another element, such as a bill validator, ticket printer, or player interface equipment.

[0059] Another such element may be player interface equipment, identified in the figures presented herein as player interface equipment 134. Hereinafter, player interface equipment, as previously mentioned, refers to any device connected to a casino's table game system or individual table game with which a user may interact, such as by using a mobile device. Player interface equipment may refer to, among other devices, a bill validator, a bill validator having a bezel containing communications technology (NFC, optical code reader, or other technology), the TITO system described above, a card (credit card, debit card, specialty card, etc.) reader, or other types of elements. The player interface equipment, or some of its elements and / or subsystems, may be included, in whole or in part, as part of or within a CTG or CTG system.

[0060] Another such element may be a Casino Management System (CMS), identified in the diagrams presented herein as CMS 136. The CMS may be a network service or system used within the casino to link some or all of the above elements. One role of the CMS is to keep detailed accounting records of all payments, in whatever form, whether received or paid.

[0061] Herein, "bank" may refer to any financial institution with which a user has an affiliation. Examples of such financial institutions include, but are not limited to, banks, credit unions, online credit services, and credit card companies. In the figures that follow, the bank is identified as bank 138 in the illustrations presented herein. Hereinafter, "bank account" refers to a financial account available to a user at any such financial institution from which funds or credit may be obtained and to which funds or credit may be deposited.

[0062] A cage is a location within a casino where a casino cashier is typically located and where users may obtain cash, such as by redeeming or redeeming gaming tickets (whether virtual or physical), casino chips, currency exchanges, or other funds or credit records or sources. In the following figures, the cage is identified as cage 140 in the diagrams presented herein.

[0063] Other elements are described in the following description of the figures.

[0064] Applicant hereby incorporates by reference for all purposes co-pending US patent applications 16 / 823,677 and 16 / 994,879, which are owned by Applicant and which describe mobile wallets in more detail.

[0065] 1 shows a system schematic illustrating exemplary possible interconnections of system elements including a mobile device 110, a mobile wallet system 114, a bill validator 118, a TITO system 120, a printer 128, a peripheral system 130, a player interface device 134, and a wireless interface with a peripheral network adapter 142, and a payment processing system 144. Some of the illustrated interconnections may not be required to perform the processes described herein, and the illustrated interconnections are not intended to be exhaustive.

[0066] 2 illustrates a process for establishing communication between mobile device 110 and peripheral system 130. Steps 1-4 represent a pairing process between mobile device 110 and a wireless interface with peripheral network adapter 142. Steps 5 and 6 illustrate the case where data passes through a wireless interface with peripheral network adapter 142, while steps 5a and 6a illustrate the case where data passes directly to peripheral system 130. neighborhood Communication to and from the system 130 via a wireless interface with a peripheral network adapter 142 is considered more secure than direct cellular or WiFi communication.

[0067] 3 illustrates a process for establishing communication between a mobile device 110 and a mobile wallet system 114. As illustrated, the mobile device 110 may connect to the player wallet system 114 (i) by scanning a barcode, entering a URL, or connecting via a wireless protocol such as WiFi using a mobile application, (ii) via a wireless interface with a peripheral network adapter 142, or (iii) via a peripheral system 130 through a wireless interface with a peripheral network adapter 142.

[0068] Generally and in general terms, Figures 4-196 illustrate block diagrams of various funding configurations according to embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description of these figures provided herein is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Many of the embodiments in each section are simple variations of other embodiments in the corresponding section, minimizing unnecessary duplication of elements and operations thereof.

[0069] Some of Figures 4-196 depict an enumerated sequence of steps or actions, such as the direction of signal or information flow, or transitions to the next stage in a method. This does not imply that the various actions must necessarily occur in the order enumerated. Furthermore, a sequential set of "round trip" steps or communications does not necessarily imply that only one communication in each direction is required. As an example, a transmission over a communication channel may not be received correctly (as determined by error detection), causing an automatic repeat request signal to be sent.

[0070] <Funding options> 4-46 show system configurations for transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets using system elements.

[0071] 4-17 show a listing of the sequence of steps or actions involving printed TITO tickets for funding a bet at a CTG.

[0072] 4-9 illustrate a system utilizing a wireless interface with a peripheral network adapter (PNA) 142. As shown, the PNA 142 communicates with one or more of a peripheral system 130, a payment processing system 144, and a player wallet system 114.

[0073] 4 shows a system in which payment information passes through PNA 142 to peripheral system 130 and then to payment processing system 144. Once the payment has been processed and funds deducted, PNA 142 causes printer 128 to print a TITO ticket.

[0074] 5 shows a system in which payment information passes directly through the PNA 142 to a payment processing system 144. Once the payment has been processed and funds deducted, the PNA 142 causes a TITO ticket to be printed using the printer 128.

[0075] FIG. 6 shows a player wallet system 11 that is used in place of card payments for mobile payments. 4 Once the payment has been processed and the funds deducted, the PNA 142 causes the printer 128 to print the TITO ticket.

[0076] 7-9 show the systems of Figures 4-6 excluding the peripheral system 130. As shown, the PNA 142 communicates with one or more of a payment processing system 144, a player wallet system 114, and a TITO system 120.

[0077] 10-17 illustrate a system that utilizes a mobile device 110 to perform a funds deposit transaction. As shown, the mobile device 110 communicates with one or more of a peripheral system 130 and a player wallet system 118.

[0078] 10 shows payment information being processed through peripheral system 130 to payment processing system 144. Once the payment has been processed and funds deducted, PNA 142 causes printer 128 to print a physical TITO ticket.

[0079] Figure 11 shows payment information being processed through the player wallet system 118 to the payment processing system 144 along with the peripheral system 130. Once the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 causes a physical TITO ticket to be printed using the printer 128. Figure 12 shows a similar configuration to Figure 11 without the peripheral system 130.

[0080] 13-17 show how a virtual TITO ticket in a user's player wallet system can be used by the following peripheral systems 130, PNA 142, and Player Illustrates configurations that are processed through one or more of the wallet systems 114.

[0081] 13 shows the transaction information being passed through the peripheral system 130 so that the peripheral system 130 can verify the virtual TITO ticket information with the mobile wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 causes the printer 128 to print a physical TITO ticket.

[0082] 14 shows transaction information sent by mobile device 110 through PNA 142. The PNA passes the transaction information to peripheral system 130, which then verifies the virtual TITO ticket information with mobile wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA causes printer 128 to print a physical TITO ticket.

[0083] FIG. 15 shows a mobile device 110 in direct communication with a player wallet system 118 . Player Wallet System 11 4verifies the virtual TITO ticket information. If the virtual TITO ticket information is verified, the PNA 142 causes the printer 128 to print a physical game ticket.

[0084] 16 and 17 show configurations that do not include peripheral system 130, and in which the various elements and PNA 142 communicate directly with each other to complete processing.

[0085] 18-31 show a listing of the sequence of steps or operations for funding a bet in a CTG involving the bill validator 118. In these configurations, a virtual TITO ticket is processed by the bill validator 118.

[0086] 18 shows the configuration in which payment information passes from the PNA 142 to the peripheral system 130 and then to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the virtual TITO ticket validation number is sent through the PNA 142 to the bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0087] 19 shows a configuration in which payment information passes directly from the PNA 142 to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the virtual TITO ticket validation number is sent through the PNA 142 to the bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0088] 20 shows a configuration in which a mobile wallet system 114 is used instead of card or mobile payment. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the virtual TITO ticket validation number is sent through the PNA 142 to the bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0089] 21-23 show configurations that do not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 connects directly to various system elements to process transactions.

[0090] 24 illustrates an arrangement for using a mobile device 110 to process payment information through a peripheral system 130 to a payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the virtual TITO ticket validation number is sent through the PNA 142 to a bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0091] Figure 25 illustrates an arrangement for using a mobile device 110 to process payment information through a player wallet system 114. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the virtual TITO ticket validation number is sent through the PNA 142 to a bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0092] 26 and 27 show configurations that do not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 interfaces directly with various system elements to process transactions.

[0093] 28 shows a configuration in which the mobile device 110 transmits transaction information through the PNA 142. The PNA 142 transmits the transaction information to the peripheral system 1 30 The peripheral system 130 verifies the virtual TITO ticket information against the player wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO authentication number to the bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0094] 29 shows a configuration in which the mobile device 110 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114. The player wallet system 114 verifies the virtual TITO ticket information. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO authentication number to the bill validator 118 for redemption.

[0095] 30 and 31 show configurations that do not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 interfaces directly with various system elements to process transactions.

[0096] 32-46 show a recited sequence of steps or operations involving the CTG system 150 for redeeming a virtual TITO ticket.

[0097] Figure 32 shows the configuration in which payment information passes from the PNA 142 to the peripheral system 130 and then to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 sends the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0098] 33 shows a configuration in which payment information passes directly from the PNA 142 to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 sends the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0099] Figure 34 shows a configuration in which the player wallet system 114 is used instead of card or mobile payment. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 sends the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0100] 35-37 show configurations that do not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 connects directly to various system elements to process transactions.

[0101] 38 illustrates a configuration for using a mobile device to process payment information through the peripheral system 130 to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0102] 39 illustrates a configuration for using the mobile device 110 to process payment information directly to the payment processing system 144. After the payment is processed and funds are deducted, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0103] 40 shows a configuration that does not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 interfaces directly with various system elements to process transactions.

[0104] Figure 41 shows how transaction information is passed through the peripheral system 130. The peripheral system 130 verifies the virtual TITO information against the player wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 sends the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0105] Figure 42 shows a configuration in which the mobile device 110 transmits transaction information through the PNA 142. The PNA 142 passes the transaction information to the peripheral system 130. The peripheral system 130 verifies the virtual TITO ticket information against the player wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO authentication number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0106] Figure 43 shows a configuration in which the mobile device 110 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114. The player wallet system 114 verifies the virtual TITO ticket information. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the PNA 142 sends the virtual TITO ticket verification number to the CTG system 150 for redemption.

[0107] Figure 44 shows an arrangement in which a mobile device 110 communicates through a CTG system 150. The CTG system 150 verifies the virtual TITO ticket information against the player wallet system 114. Once the virtual TITO ticket is validated, the CTG system 150 executes the virtual TITO transaction and sends a confirmation to the mobile device 110.

[0108] 45 and 46 show configurations that do not include peripheral systems 130. In these embodiments, PNA 142 connects directly to various system elements to process transactions.

[0109] <Buy-in option> 47-109 illustrate system configurations for utilizing system elements for buy-in usage and transferring funds via physical or virtual TITO tickets.

[0110] Figure 4 7 61 indicates a preset amount to be used per transfer of funds. The preset amount may be configured in the peripheral system 130 and / or PNA 142 by the table game operator.

[0111] FIG. 47 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a PNA 142 to transfer a pre-set amount of funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc.

[0112] FIG. 48 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on their mobile device 110 and taps the mobile device to the PNA 142 to transfer a pre-set amount of funds.

[0113] FIG. 49 illustrates an arrangement in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain player account information, including available funds.

[0114] 50 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 then transmits the account information over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0115] Figure 51 illustrates an arrangement in which a mobile device 110 interfaces with a PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system contacts a player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it over its wireless interface to the mobile device, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0116] 52 illustrates a configuration in which a player utilizes the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer a preset amount of funds using card payment via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc. In one such embodiment, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO ticket to the bill validator 118 for validation. The dealer verifies the transaction on the CTG system 150 and distributes chips to the player.

[0117] FIG. 53 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service 138, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, on their mobile device 110 and taps the mobile device to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer a pre-set amount of funds.

[0118] Figure 54 shows a configuration in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including available funds. The player can then select from which funds a preset amount will be debited. The player wallet system 114 can be a bank, JCM Mobile I / O, JCM Virtual TITO Ticket, or a third-party wallet.

[0119] 55 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 then transmits the funds over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0120] 56 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0121] 57 illustrates a configuration in which a player utilizes the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer a preset amount of funds using card payment via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc. In one such use case, the peripheral system 130 transmits virtual TITO information to the CTG system 150 for validation. The dealer confirms the transaction on the virtual CTG system 150 and distributes chips to the player.

[0122] FIG. 58 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service 138 such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on their mobile device 110 and taps the mobile device to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer a pre-set amount of funds.

[0123] Figure 59 shows a configuration in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including available funds, and the player can select from which funds a preset amount will be debited.

[0124] Figure 60 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 then transmits the funds over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0125] Figure 61 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system 130 contacts the player wallet system to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it to the mobile device over its wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0126] 62-79 show examples of a player using a mobile device 110 to select a transfer amount. The player can choose to use one or more of the following payment methods, including a physical TITO ticket, a BV 118, or a CTG system 150:

[0127] FIG. 62 shows a configuration in which a player uses the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc.

[0128] FIG. 63 shows a configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to read credit card data and then performs a contactless movement to the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0129] FIG. 64 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on a mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0130] Figure 65 shows a mobile device 110 contacting a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds, so that the player can select which funds to redeem.

[0131] Figure 66 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication, such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 then transmits the funds over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0132] Figure 67 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication, such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system 130 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it to the mobile device 110 over its wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0133] 68 illustrates a configuration in which a player utilizes the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc. In such an embodiment, the PNA 142 transmits the virtual TITO ticket information to the bill validator 118 for validation. The dealer verifies the transaction on the CTG system 150 and distributes the chips to the player.

[0134] FIG. 69 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to read credit card data and then performs a contactless movement to the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0135] FIG. 70 illustrates a configuration in which a player utilizes a contactless payment service 138, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, on a mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of a PNA 142.

[0136] Figure 71 shows a configuration in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds, so that the player can select which funds to redeem.

[0137] 72 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 then transmits the funds over its wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0138] 73 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it to the mobile device over its wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0139] FIG. 74 shows a configuration in which a player uses the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc.

[0140] FIG. 75 shows a configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to read credit card data and then performs a contactless movement to the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0141] FIG. 76 shows a configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service 138 such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on a mobile device to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0142] Figure 77 illustrates an arrangement in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds, so that the player can select which funds to redeem.

[0143] 78 illustrates a configuration in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA then transmits the funds to the mobile device 110 through the PNA's 142 wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0144] Figure 79 illustrates an arrangement in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system 130 contacts the player wallet system to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system transmits this data to the PNA 142, which transmits it over its wireless interface to the mobile device, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0145] 80-109 illustrate instances where a user initiates a funds transfer on a player interface device 134, such as a touch panel, keypad, tablet, service window, etc. After selecting the transfer amount, the player can choose to use one or more payment methods, including a physical TITO ticket, BV 118, and CTG system 150.

[0146] 80 illustrates a configuration in which a player uses a wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc. In this embodiment, a player interface device is connected to the PNA 142. The player interface device 134 may be a touch panel, keypad, tablet, service window, etc.

[0147] FIG. 81 shows a configuration in which the player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system.

[0148] 82 illustrates a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player can utilize a contactless payment service 138, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, on a mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0149] FIG. 83 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0150] Figure 84 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device 110 to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 then transfers the funds to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 for redemption.

[0151] FIG. 85 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0152] 86 illustrates an arrangement in which the PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The PNA 142 transmits the funds to the mobile device through the PNA's 142 wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0153] FIG. 87 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130.

[0154] FIG. 88 illustrates a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130. The mobile device 110 transfers funds to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 for redemption. The mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which then transmits it to the mobile device 110 over the wireless interface of the PNA 142, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0155] FIG. 89 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130.

[0156] FIG. 90 illustrates an arrangement in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 transfers the funds to a wireless interface of a PNA 142 for redemption. The mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication, such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which then transmits it to the mobile device 110 via the wireless interface of the PNA 142, allowing the player to select which funds to redeem.

[0157] FIG. 91 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0158] 92 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, the player uses a contactless payment service 138, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, on the mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0159] FIG. 93 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0160] Figure 94 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device 110 to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 transfers the funds to the PNA's wireless interface for redemption.

[0161] FIG. 95 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0162] Figure 96 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device 110 to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device transfers the funds to the wireless interface of a PNA 142 for redemption.

[0163] 97 to 99 show configurations in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130. FIG.

[0164] FIG. 100 illustrates a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc. As shown, the peripheral system 130 transmits virtual TITO ticket information to the CTG system 150 for validation. The dealer then confirms the transaction on the CTG system 150 and distributes gaming chips to the player.

[0165] FIG. 101 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0166] 102 illustrates a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, the player utilizes a contactless payment service 138, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, on the mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0167] FIG. 103 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0168] Figure 104 illustrates a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device 110 to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 transfers the funds to a wireless interface of the PNA 142 for redemption. The mobile device 110 contacts the player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, including a list of available funds. The player can then select which funds to redeem.

[0169] FIG. 105 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0170] Figure 106 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device to select funds from a player wallet system. The mobile device transfers the funds to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 for redemption. The mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.

[0171] FIG. 107 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0172] FIG. 108 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a PNA 142. In this embodiment, a player uses a mobile device to select funds from a player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 navigates to the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to redeem the funds. 10 interfaces with the PNA142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.

[0173] FIG. 109 shows a configuration in which a player interface device 134 is connected to a peripheral system 130 .

[0174] <Buy-in Processing Options> 110 to 144 show the system configuration for buy-in processing.

[0175] 110-127 show examples where a physical TITO ticket is processed through BV 118 and the dealer verifies the correct amount of gaming chips and distributes them to the player.

[0176] Figure 110 shows a process where the CTG system 150 is directly connected to the TITO system 120 to verify TITO tickets. In this embodiment, there is no player wallet system 114 to process the virtual TITO tickets, so the dealer must cash out the entire ticket.

[0177] Figure 111 illustrates the process by which the CTG system 150 is directly connected to the TITO system 120 and the player wallet system 114 to receive virtual TITO tickets, which may consist of the difference between the value of the gaming chips acquired by the player and the value of the player's TITO ticket.

[0178] Figure 112 illustrates a process in which the CTG system 150 is not directly connected to the TITO system 120. Instead, the CTG system 150 communicates with the TITO system 120 through the player wallet system 114. Thus, the player wallet system 114 allows a player to buy in using a physical TITO ticket even if the dealer does not have the exact change.

[0179] Figure 113 shows a process where the PNA 142 is directly connected to the TITO system 120. Since there is no player wallet system 114 to process the virtual TITO tickets, the dealer must have the exact change or receive a TITO ticket of the appropriate table denomination.

[0180] FIG. 114 illustrates a process in which the PNA 142 is not directly connected to the TITO system 120. Instead, the PNA 142 communicates with the TITO system 120 through the peripheral system 130. This process does not include a connection to a player wallet system, so the dealer must have the exact change or accept only TITO tickets in the appropriate denomination for that table.

[0181] Figure 115 shows a process where the PNA 142 is directly connected to the TITO system 120 in parallel with the player wallet system 114. The player wallet system 114 allows for partial redemption of physical TITO tickets, with any surplus being stored in the player's mobile wallet as a virtual TITO ticket.

[0182] FIG. 116 illustrates the process by which the PNA 142 communicates with the TITO system 120 through the player wallet system 114.

[0183] FIG. 117 illustrates the process by which the PNA 142 communicates with the peripheral system 130, which in turn communicates with the TITO system 120 and the player wallet system 114.

[0184] FIG. 118 shows how communication from the BV 118 to the TITO system 120 passes through the PNA 142 to the peripheral system 130 and then through the player wallet system 114 .

[0185] FIG. 119 shows the process by which the dealer must insert the physical TITO ticket into the BV 118 for matching, and once matched, distributes the full value of the ticket to the player. The dealer may have change for the difference, or may only provide gaming chips available at the gaming table for the value of the ticket. All validation is done through the CTG system 150, which communicates with the BV 118 and the TITO system 120.

[0186] FIG. 120 illustrates a process whereby a dealer inserts a TITO ticket into the BV 118. The inclusion of the player wallet system 114 allows for a buy-in on a portion of the TITO ticket, which causes any remaining balance to be sent to the player wallet system 114 in the form of a virtual TITO ticket. This process illustrates the player wallet system 114 and the TITO system 120 in direct communication with the CTG system 150.

[0187] 121 illustrates the process by which the CTG system 150 communicates with the TITO system 120 through the player wallet system 114. This reduces the number of places that virtual TITO tickets are held before being placed in the player wallet system 114.

[0188] FIG. 122 shows the process by which the dealer inserts a TITO ticket into the BV 118 and distributes the exact amount of the TITO ticket to the player. The dealer has change for the difference, or the TITO ticket amount is redeemed using gaming chips available at the table. All validation occurs through the BV 118 and PNA 142 in communication with the TITO system 120.

[0189] FIG. 123 shows a similar process to that shown in FIG. 122, except that the PNA 142 acts as a bridge to the peripheral system 130, which acts as a host to the BV 118, and all communication is performed through the peripheral system 130.

[0190] Figure 124 shows the process in which the Player Wallet System 114 is responsible for part of the TITO ticket redemption. Both the Player Wallet System 114 and the TITO System 120 are directly connected to the PNA 142, which acts as a host for the BV 118.

[0191] FIG. 125 shows the process of communication between the PNA 142 and the TITO system 120 through the player wallet system 114. The host for the BV 118 may be the PNA 142 or the player wallet system 114 via the PNA 142.

[0192] FIG. 126 shows the TITO system 120 and player wallet system 114 in parallel with a peripheral system 130 between them and the PNA 142 .

[0193] Figure 127 illustrates the process by which the PNA 142 facilitates communication between the BV 118, dealers, and peripheral system 130. In this embodiment, the peripheral system 130 acts as a bridge to the player wallet system 114, which acts as a bridge to the TITO system 120. All tickets are inserted into the BV 118 and passed through the PNA 142 to the peripheral system 130, which requests that the player wallet system 114 communicate with the TITO system 120.

[0194] 128 to 136 show an example in which the PNA 142 sends a virtual TITO ticket (virtual authentication number) to the BV 118. The BV 118 communicates with the CTG system 150 in such a way that the CTG system 150 cannot distinguish between a physical TITO ticket inserted into the BV 118 and the virtual TITO ticket (virtual authentication number).

[0195] FIG. 128 illustrates a process in which the TITO system 120 is directly connected to the CTG system 150 .

[0196] FIG. 129 shows a configuration in which a CTG system 150 is connected to a peripheral system 130, and the peripheral system 130 is connected to a TITO system 1 2 This shows the process of communicating with 0.

[0197] Diagram 130 illustrates the process by which gaming chips are distributed before virtual TITO tickets are processed. As illustrated, the TITO system 120 and player wallet system 114 are connected to the CTG system 150, either directly or through each other, but not through the peripheral system 130. When the TITO system 120 and player wallet system 114 are connected in parallel to the CTG system, each communicates directly with the CTG system 150, but when connected in series, the player wallet system 114 is between the TITO system 120 and the CTG system 150.

[0198] 131 illustrates the process by which gaming chips are distributed during the processing of virtual TITO tickets. The TITO system 120 passes the virtual TITO ticket information to the CTG system 150, which notifies the dealer to provide gaming chips, and once the dealer provides the gaming chips, the CTG system 150 passes the virtual TITO ticket to the player wallet system 114.

[0199] 132 shows the process by which the CTG system 150 requests virtual TITO tickets if there is a remaining balance after redeeming the original virtual TITO ticket. Before instructing the dealer to dispense gaming chips, the CTG system 150 passes the remaining virtual TITO tickets to the player wallet system 114. Only if the player wallet system 114 accepts the virtual TITO tickets will the CTG system 150 instruct the dealer to dispense gaming chips to the player.

[0200] FIG. 133 shows the process by which gaming chips are distributed before the CTG system 150 requests the remaining virtual TITO tickets.

[0201] FIG. 134 shows the process in which gaming chips are distributed only after the player wallet system 114 receives the remaining virtual TITO tickets.

[0202] FIG. 135 shows a process in which the TITO system 120 and the player wallet system 114 are connected in parallel to the peripheral system 130. The CTG system 150, the TITO system 120 and the player wallet system 114 are connected in parallel to the peripheral system 130. 14 All communication between the two is performed through the peripheral system 130.

[0203] Figure 136 shows a process in which the TITO system 120 and the player wallet system 114 are connected in series to the peripheral system 130. Therefore, all communication between the CTG system 150 and the TITO system 120 must pass through both the player wallet system 114 and the peripheral system 130.

[0204] 137-144 show an example where the virtual TITO ticket authentication number is passed to the CTG system 150 for verification by the peripheral system 130. FIG.

[0205] FIG. 137 illustrates the process by which the virtual TITO ticket verification number is provided to the CTG system 150 for verification by the peripheral system 130 .

[0206] FIG. 138 illustrates the process by which the CTG system 150 instructs the dealer to distribute gaming chips, if any, before the corresponding virtual TITO ticket is requested from the TITO system 120 .

[0207] FIG. 139 shows the process in which the CTG system 150 instructs the dealer to deal gaming chips before the virtual TITO ticket corresponding to the remaining balance is sent to the player wallet system 114.

[0208] FIG. 140 shows the process by which the CTG system 150 instructs the dealer to deal gaming chips only when a virtual TITO ticket corresponding to the remaining balance has been sent to the player wallet system 114 .

[0209] FIG. 141 illustrates a process in which the remaining virtual TITO tickets from the original TITO ticket are not claimed until gaming chips have been distributed to the player.

[0210] FIG. 142 illustrates the process by which the remaining virtual TITO tickets from the TITO ticket are requested by the player wallet system 114 before a redemption response for the original TITO ticket is sent back to the CTG system 150 .

[0211] FIG. 143 shows the process of transmitting the remaining virtual TITO tickets from the original TITO ticket to the player wallet system 114 only when gaming chips have been distributed to the player.

[0212] FIG. 144 shows the process of sending the remaining virtual TITO ticket from the original TITO ticket to the player wallet system 114 before gaming chips are distributed to the player.

[0213] <Cash out option> 145-165 show block diagrams of various cash-out use cases according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0214] 145-149 illustrate examples where a preset amount is used for each transfer of funds. The preset amount may be configured in the peripheral system 130 and / or PNA 142 by the table game operator.

[0215] FIG. 145 shows a system configuration in which a player uses the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer a pre-set amount of funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc.

[0216] FIG. 146 shows a system configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service 138 such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on their mobile device 110 and taps the mobile device to a wireless interface to transfer a pre-set amount of funds.

[0217] FIG. 147 shows a system configuration in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain player account information. This allows a player to connect to a peripheral system 130 via the wireless interface of a PNA 142 and begin depositing funds into the player wallet system 114.

[0218] FIG. 148 illustrates a system configuration in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication, such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information. The PNA 142 transmits the player's account information to the mobile device 110 through the PNA's 142 wireless interface, allowing the player to initiate a deposit of funds into the player wallet system 114.

[0219] FIG. 149 illustrates a system configuration in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system 130 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which then transmits it over the PNA's 142 wireless interface to the mobile device 110, allowing the player to initiate a deposit of funds into the player wallet system 114.

[0220] 150-155 show examples of a player selecting a transfer amount using a mobile device 110. The player can choose to use one or more payment methods, including card payment, phone payment configured to collect and transmit contactless card data, mobile payment, and a player wallet system.

[0221] FIG. 150 shows a system configuration in which a player uses the wireless interface of the PNA 142 to transfer funds using card payments via NFC, RFID, magnetic stripe, smart chip, etc.

[0222] FIG. 151 shows a system configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to read credit card data and then performs a contactless movement to the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0223] FIG. 152 shows a system configuration in which a player uses a contactless payment service 138 such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on a mobile device 110 to perform a transfer through the wireless interface of a PNA 142.

[0224] Figure 153 shows a system configuration in which a mobile device 110 contacts a player wallet system 114 using a network such as Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth to obtain the player's account information, allowing the player to select which funds to deposit.

[0225] FIG. 154 illustrates a system configuration in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The PNA 142 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information. The PNA 142 then transmits funds to the player wallet system 114 through the PNA's 142 wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to deposit.

[0226] FIG. 155 illustrates a system configuration in which the mobile device 110 interfaces with the PNA 142 using wireless communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The peripheral system 130 contacts the player wallet system 114 to obtain the player's account information. The peripheral system 130 transmits this data to the PNA 142, which then transmits it to the mobile device 110 over its wireless interface, allowing the player to select which funds to deposit.

[0227] 156-165 illustrate instances where a user initiates a funds transfer on a player interface device 134, such as a touch panel, keypad, tablet, or service window. After selecting the funds transfer amount, the player can choose to use one or more payment methods, including card payment, mobile payment, and a player wallet system.

[0228] 156 and 158 show a system configuration in which the player interface device 134 is connected to the PNA 142. FIGS. 157 and 159 show the player interface device 134 connected to the peripheral system 130.

[0229] FIG. 160 illustrates a system configuration in which a player uses a player interface device 134 connected to a PNA 142 to select funds to deposit into a player wallet system 114 .

[0230] FIG. 161 illustrates a system configuration in which a player uses a player interface device 134 connected to a peripheral system 130 to select funds to deposit into the player wallet system 114 via the player interface device 134 .

[0231] FIG. 162 shows a system configuration in which a player uses a player interface device 134 to select funds to deposit into the player wallet system 114. The mobile device 110 initiates the transfer of funds from the wireless interface of the PNA 142.

[0232] 163 and 165 show system configurations in which player interface devices 134 are connected to a peripheral system 130. FIG. 164 shows a player interface device 134 connected to a PNA 142.

[0233] <Export options> 166-175 show block diagrams of various funds transfer systems according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0234] 166-169 illustrate an example in which a virtual TITO ticket stored in the player wallet system 114 is validated by the TITO system and the confirmed funds are transferred to the player's preferred form of mobile payment (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.). The funds transfer can be initiated in a variety of ways, including directly using the player wallet system 114, using the peripheral system 130, or using the PNA 142.

[0235] FIG. 166 illustrates a system configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to directly access the player wallet system 114 and initiate a transfer of funds to the player's mobile payment 138 (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.). In this embodiment, a virtual TITO ticket stored in the player wallet system 114 is validated by the TITO system 120, and the confirmed amount of funds is transferred to the player's preferred form of mobile payment.

[0236] FIG. 167 illustrates a system configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to access the peripheral system 130 and initiate a transfer of funds to the player's mobile payment 138 .

[0237] FIG. 168 illustrates a system configuration in which a player connects to a PNA 142 using a mobile device 110 to initiate a transfer of funds to the player's mobile payment 138. In this embodiment, the PNA 142 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114 to initiate the transfer of funds to the player's mobile payment 138.

[0238] FIG. 169 illustrates a system configuration in which the PNA 142 communicates with the peripheral system 130 to initiate the transfer of funds to the player's mobile payment 138.

[0239] 170-175 illustrate an example in which a virtual TITO ticket stored in the player wallet system 114 is validated by the TITO system 120 and the confirmed funds are transferred to the player's preferred form of card payment (e.g., debit card, casino card, etc.). The funds transfer can be initiated in a variety of ways, including directly using the player wallet system 114, using the peripheral system 130, or using the PNA 142.

[0240] FIG. 170 illustrates a system configuration in which a virtual TITO ticket stored in the player wallet system 114 is validated by the TITO system 120 and the confirmed funds are transferred to the player's preferred form of card payment (e.g., debit card, casino card, etc.). As shown, in this embodiment, the player directly accesses the player wallet system 114 using the mobile device 110 to initiate the transfer of funds to the player's card payment.

[0241] FIG. 171 shows a system configuration in which a player uses a mobile device 110 to access the peripheral system 130 and initiate a transfer of funds to the player's card payment.

[0242] Fig. 172 shows a system configuration in which card payment information is provided directly to the PNA 142 through the wireless interface of the PNA 142. The PNA 142 then initiates the transfer of funds to the player's card payment.

[0243] FIG. 173 shows a system configuration in which card payment information is provided to the mobile device 110 and then transmitted to the PNA 142 over the wireless interface of the PNA 142. The PNA 142 then initiates the transfer of funds to the player's card payment.

[0244] FIG. 174 shows a system configuration in which card payment information is provided directly to the PNA 142 through the wireless interface of the PNA 142. The PNA then initiates the transfer of funds to the player's card payment via the peripheral system 130.

[0245] FIG. 175 illustrates a system configuration in which card payment information is provided to the mobile device 110, which then transmits it over its wireless interface to the PNA 142. The PNA 142 initiates the transfer of funds to the player's card payment by contacting the peripheral system 130.

[0246] <Cash-out processing options> 176-196 show block diagrams of various cashout processes according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0247] 176-185 illustrate examples of TITO tickets being converted into virtual TITO tickets that are stored in the player wallet system 114. The TITO tickets are converted into virtual TITO tickets and can be deposited into the player wallet system in a variety of ways, including by a player depositing funds into the player wallet system 114, or the dealer may deposit funds into the player wallet system 114.

[0248] FIG. 176 shows the process by which the dealer inputs the gaming chip amount into the human interface device 135 connected to the PNA 142. The PNA communicates with the peripheral system 130, which in turn communicates with the TITO system 120 to create TITO tickets that the player deposits into the player wallet system 114.

[0249] FIG. 177 shows the process by which the dealer inputs the player's gaming chip amount into the human interface device 135 connected to the peripheral system 130. The peripheral system 130 communicates with the TITO system 120 to create a TITO ticket that the player sends to the player wallet system 114.

[0250] FIG. 178 illustrates the process by which a transaction is processed through the CTG system 150. As shown, the CTG system 150 communicates with the TITO system 120 to create a TITO ticket that the player sends to their player wallet system 114.

[0251] FIG. 179 illustrates the process by which the dealer uses the BV 118 to initiate the process of verifying and depositing a TITO ticket into the player wallet system 114. The peripheral system 130 communicates with the TITO system 120 to verify the TITO ticket. As shown, the peripheral system 130 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114.

[0252] FIG. 180 illustrates a process in which the PNA 142 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114 .

[0253] FIG. 181 shows the dealer using the imaging device 137 to initiate the process of verifying the TITO ticket and depositing it into the player wallet system 114. The peripheral system 130 communicates with the TITO system 120 to verify the TITO ticket.

[0254] FIG. 182 illustrates a process in which the PNA 142 communicates directly with the player wallet system 114 .

[0255] FIG. 183 illustrates a process in which the player wallet system 114 communicates directly with the PNA 142 and the TITO system 120.

[0256] FIG. 184 illustrates the process by which a dealer uses the CTG system 150 to verify and deposit a TITO ticket into a player's player wallet system 114. The CTG system 150 is connected to the peripheral system 130 and the player wallet system 114. The peripheral system 130 is connected to the TITO system 120. The BV 118 is used to obtain the TITO ticket information and provide it to the CTG system 150.

[0257] Figure 185 shows how to get TITO ticket information and send it to the CTG system 1 50 After the TITO tickets have been successfully scanned, a secure dropbox is used to store them.

[0258] 186 to 189 show an example in which a virtual TITO ticket is created and stored in the player wallet system 114, rather than printing a TITO ticket. The printer is in virtual printing mode, and instead of printing a physical TITO ticket, it sends the virtual TITO ticket to the PNA 142 for processing.

[0259] FIG. 186 illustrates a process for creating a virtual TITO ticket and storing it in the player wallet system 114 without printing the TITO ticket. The printer is still part of the process, but is set in virtual print mode and instead of printing the TITO ticket, sends the virtual TITO ticket information to the PNA 142 for processing. As shown, the peripheral system 130 receives a request from the player wallet system 114 to cash out via virtual printing. The peripheral system 130 instructs the PNA 142 to set the printer in virtual print mode. Once the player wallet system 114 receives the virtual TITO ticket, it verifies its authenticity with the TITO system 120 before storing it in the player's player wallet system 114.

[0260] FIG. 187 illustrates the process by which the peripheral system 130 verifies the authenticity of a virtual TITO ticket before storing it in the player's player wallet system 114.

[0261] 188 shows the process by which the PNA 142 receives a request from the mobile device 110 to cash out via virtual printing. The PNA 142 then sets the printer to virtual printing mode. When the player wallet system 114 receives the virtual TITO ticket, it verifies its authenticity with the TITO system 120 before storing it in the player's player wallet system 114.

[0262] FIG. 189 illustrates the process by which the peripheral system 130 verifies the authenticity of a virtual TITO ticket before storing it in the player's player wallet system 114.

[0263] 190-196 show an example where a virtual TITO ticket is created without the need for a printer and stored in the player wallet system 114. The PNA 142 obtains information about the player wallet system 114 when a transaction is initiated.

[0264] FIG. 190 illustrates the process by which a virtual TITO ticket is created and stored in the player wallet system 114 without the need for a printer. The PNA 142 obtains information about the player's player wallet system 114 when a transaction is initiated. The mobile device 110 receives the information about the player's player wallet system 114. Information about and relays it to the PNA 142, initiating the transaction. As shown, upon receiving the cashout amount, the player wallet system 114 obtains the virtual TITO ticket directly from the TITO system 120.

[0265] FIG. 191 shows the process by which the peripheral system 130 obtains a virtual TITO ticket and deposits it into the player's player wallet system 114.

[0266] FIG. 192 illustrates the process by which the CTG system 150 obtains the virtual TITO ticket and transmits it to the player's player wallet system 114 via the peripheral system 130 .

[0267] FIG. 193 illustrates a process in which the player wallet system 114 receives a request to cash out from the mobile device 110. The player wallet system 114 relays this request to the PNA 142 through the peripheral system 130 along with the player's player wallet system 114. In this embodiment, upon receiving the cash out amount, the player wallet system 114 obtains the virtual TITO ticket directly from the TITO system 120.

[0268] FIG. 194 shows the process by which the peripheral system 130 obtains the virtual TITO ticket and deposits it into the player's player wallet system 114.

[0269] 195 illustrates a process by which a dealer converts a physical TITO ticket into a virtual TITO ticket. Such an embodiment may be applicable when a player does not have a mobile device 110 to access his or her player wallet system 114. As shown, the peripheral system 130 obtains the virtual TITO ticket from the TITO system 120 and deposits it into the player wallet system 114.

[0270] FIG. 196 illustrates the process by which the CTG system 150 obtains a virtual TITO ticket and deposits it into the player wallet system 114 via the peripheral system 130 .

[0271] FIG. 197 shows a gaming station 200 with integrated wireless interface units 205-1 to 205-N configured to communicate with players' mobile devices for the purposes detailed herein.

[0272] Other examples and implementations are within the scope and spirit of this disclosure and the appended claims. For example, features performing a function may be located in various physical locations, such as being distributed so that portions of that function are performed at different physical locations. Furthermore, throughout this specification, including the claims, the use of "or" in a list of items beginning with "at least one" means a disjunctive list, such as the listing "at least one of A, B, or C" meaning A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, the term "exemplary" does not imply that the described example is preferred or better than other examples.

[0273] In the foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, specific terminology was used to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described above. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the embodiments described above. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

[0274] While the present invention has been described in detail with reference to several embodiments, further modifications and improvements are within the scope and spirit of the invention as described and defined in the following claims.

Claims

1. 1. A system for placing table game wagers in a gaming environment, comprising: a plurality of player interface devices supporting a dealer and provided as part of each gaming table at each gaming table where the table game is played; at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the plurality of player interface devices and the table game system; The at least one processing device identifying the table game and each mobile wallet account in which funds available to a player for redemption in the form of gaming chips are provided based at least on a first communication between a mobile device and the player interface device and a second communication between the at least one processing unit and the mobile device; transmitting account information to the mobile device, the account information including a list of each of the funds; The mobile device that has received the account information can allow the user to select which of the funds included in the account information to use. system.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first communication between the mobile device and the player interface device comprises a bump communication.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the player interface device is integrated into the game table.

4. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one processing unit communicates with a TITO system to validate virtual tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

6. 1. A system for placing table game wagers in a gaming environment, comprising: a plurality of player interface devices supporting a dealer, provided at each of the gaming tables at which the table game is played as part of the gaming table, and communicatively connected to a table game system including the plurality of gaming tables; at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the plurality of player interface devices and the table game system; The at least one processing device identifying, based at least on a first communication between a mobile device and the player interface device and a second communication between the at least one processing unit and the mobile device, each mobile wallet account and one of the table games in which funds available to a player for redemption in the form of gaming chips are provided; transmitting account information to the mobile device, the account information including a list of each of the funds; The mobile device that has received the account information can allow the user to select which of the funds included in the account information to use. system.

7. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the first communication between the mobile device and the player interface device passes an identifier associated with the mobile wallet account from the mobile device to the player interface device.

8. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein in response to a cash-out event, the system creates a virtual TITO ticket of a corresponding value depending on the value of the gaming chips redeemed by the player.

9. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein in response to a buy-in event, the system verifies the virtual TITO ticket before redeeming it for gaming chips.

10. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein in response to a buy-in event, the system verifies physical TITO tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

11. The system of claim 6 , wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

12. 1. A system for placing table game wagers in a gaming environment, comprising: a plurality of player interface devices supporting a dealer and provided as part of each gaming table at each gaming table where the table game is played; A banknote validator, at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the plurality of player interface devices and the table game system; The at least one processing device identifying the table game and each mobile wallet account in which funds available to a player for redemption in the form of gaming chips are provided based at least on a first communication between a mobile device and the player interface device and a second communication between the at least one processing unit and the mobile device; transmitting account information to the mobile device, the account information including a list of each of the funds; The mobile device that has received the account information can allow the user to select which of the funds included in the account information to use. system.

13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the first communication between the mobile device and the player interface device comprises a bump communication.

14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the player interface device is integrated into the game table.

15. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one processing unit communicates with a TITO system to validate the virtual tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

16. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the bill validator is configured to read physical and virtual TITO tickets.

17. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

18. a table game system configured to connect a plurality of game machines to a common network so that the game machines can communicate with each other; each of said plurality of gaming stations incorporating one or more wireless interfaces configured to communicate with a plurality of players' mobile devices; a casino table game system configured to track gaming chips provided to or tracked by a player; at least one processing device communicatively connected to the plurality of wireless interfaces and the casino table game system; The at least one processing device identifying the gaming table and each mobile wallet account in which funds available to a player for redemption in the form of gaming chips are located based at least on a first communication between the mobile device and the wireless interface and a second communication between the at least one processing unit and the mobile device; transmitting account information to the mobile device, the account information including a list of each of the funds; The mobile device that has received the account information can allow the user to select which of the funds included in the account information to use. system.

19. 20. The system of claim 18, wherein the first communication between the mobile device and the wireless interface comprises a bump communication.

20. 20. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least one processing unit communicates with a TITO system to validate virtual tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

21. 20. The system of claim 18, wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

22. 20. The system of claim 18, wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

23. a plurality of gaming stations configured to accept wagers in actual gambling; a table game system configured to communicatively connect the plurality of gaming machines to a common network; one or more banknote validators; each of said plurality of gaming stations incorporating one or more wireless interfaces configured to communicate with a plurality of players' mobile devices; a casino table gaming system configured to redeem mobile payments in lieu of gaming chips provided to players for game play; at least one processing device communicatively connected to the plurality of wireless interfaces and the casino table game system; The at least one processing device identifying, based at least on a first communication between a mobile device and the wireless interface and a second communication between the at least one processing unit and the mobile device, each mobile wallet account and each gaming station in which funds available to a player for redemption in the form of gaming chips are located; transmitting account information to the mobile device, the account information including a list of each of the funds; The mobile device that has received the account information can allow the user to select which of the funds included in the account information to use. system.

24. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the bill validator is configured to read physical and virtual TITO tickets.

25. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the first communication between the mobile device and the wireless interface comprises a bump communication.

26. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one processing unit communicates with a TITO system to validate virtual tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

27. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein in response to a buy-in event, the bill validator verifies virtual TITO tickets before redeeming them for gaming chips.

28. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein in response to a buy-in event, the bill validator verifies a physical TITO ticket before redeeming it for gaming chips.

29. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the system creates a virtual TITO ticket in response to a cashout event.

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