Patent ID: 8469798
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a computerized gaming system operable in a landbased gaming mode controlled by at least one landbased gaming control unit and in an on-line gaming mode controlled by at least one on-line gaming control unit, the method comprising: (a) identifying a player by the at least one landbased gaming control unit; (b) obtaining by the at least one landbased gaming control unit an information related to said player, said information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode; (c) responsive to said player's switching from the landbased gaming mode to on-line gaming mode, electronically communicating the most updated information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode from the at least one landbased control unit controlling the landbased gaming mode directly to the at least one on-line control unit controlling the on-line gaming mode, thereby enabling said player to participate in the on-line playing mode, wherein the at least one on-line control unit operates independently of the at least one landbased gaming control unit.