Patent ID: 8357034
Filing Date: 2013-01-22
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a gaming system, the gaming system including a controller configured to communicate with at least one gaming machine, the at least one gaming machine including at least one display device configured to display a game upon placement of a wager having a monetary value, the method comprising: (a) causing the at least one gaming machine to: (b) causing the player to be provided with player tracking points based on the data representing said tracked wagers, the player tracking points being in addition to any monetary awards; (c) additionally tracking at least one activity in association with the at least one gaming machine; (d) determining if the tracked activity reaches a designated level; and (e) if the tracked activity reaches the designated level, causing the at least one gaming machine to display an indication to the player that the player has obtained a designated amount of a promotional currency in addition to any player tracking points and any monetary awards, said designated amount of promotional currency being associated with a point-of-sale and having a redeemable value for part of a purchase of a good or service at the point-of-sale, the redeemable value being less than a purchase cost of said good or service.