Patent ID: 8282468
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for funding players of a gaming system, comprising the steps of: providing an interface whereby a player can interact with the gaming system; allowing the player to request a transfer of funds from a bank account to a temporary personalized wagering account associated with the player via wagering account credentials and accessible by at least the interface and a host in charge configured for hosting gaming services and processing fund transfers wherein the personalized wagering account associated with the player is maintained by the host in charge and terminated at conclusion of a wagering session, and the interface accesses the personalized wagering account to obtain funds to encourage the player to use the personalized wagering account to fund game play through the same interface at which the request to transfer funds is made; reading a bank card provided by the player; receiving the entry of a personal identification code; sending information regarding the player's request for a transfer of funds to a bank; and reporting to the player the bank's response to the player's request for a transfer of funds.