Patent ID: 6690779
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
An apparatus for awarding telephone time for using a slot machine and for redeeming the telephone time, comprising:a storage device; and a processor in communication with the storage device, the storage device storing a program for controlling the processor; and the processor operative with the program to: receive an identifier that identifies a user of a slot machine; receive an indication of an amount of usage of the slot machine by the user; award an amount of telephone time based on the amount of usage of the slot machine; store and accumulating the awarded telephone time in a data record associated with the received identifier; receive a request from the user to place a telephone call, wherein the request includes the identifier and a telephone number; establish the telephone call to the telephone number; and debit the amount of awarded telephone time in the data record associated with the identifier based on a cost of the telephone call.