Patent ID: 7749078
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of pari-mutuel wagering using a gaming terminal, the method comprising: providing a gaming terminal configured for a player to place a pari-mutuel wager on a pari-mutuel event independent of the gaming terminal; providing a player an opportunity to place funds in an anonymous account; enabling the player to access at least a portion of the funds in the anonymous account for use at the gaming terminal; enabling the player to place a pari-mutuel wager at the gaming terminal on the pari-mutuel event using the at least a portion of the funds in the anonymous account; providing the player with an opportunity to associate the anonymous account with a credit instrument issued by an entity independent of a pari-mutuel gaming establishment providing the gaming terminal; and enabling the player to purchase goods or services at the pari-mutuel gaming establishment with the credit instrument using a portion of the funds in the anonymous account.