Patent ID: 6347738
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A gaming machine which allows a player to transfer funds from a remote funds repository via an electronic funds transfer system and convert transferred funds to plays on said gaming machine, the gaming machine comprising:(a) a game controller for controlling the play of a game; (b) a gaming machine interface for connecting the game controller to the electronic funds transfer system, said gaming machine interface being capable of at least (i) transmitting signals requesting playing credit in a preset amount set for the gaming machine which is based upon specified player credit criteria set by an institution controlling the gaming machine and not by the remote funds repository, such that the player can not control the amount of requested playing credit, to the remote funds repository, and (ii) receiving signals authorizing the preset amount of playing credit for the gaming machine from the remote funds repository; and (c) a player interface connected to the gaming machine interface, the player interface being capable of (i) verifying the player's identity and (ii) identifying an account held by the player at the remote funds repository.