Patent ID: 6500066
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method for increasing gambling operation utilization by gamblers, comprising the steps of:(a) determining the effect on the utilization of the gambling operation occurring as a result of variations in percentages of losses or winnings incurred by a gambler who loses or wins a particular wager at the gambling operation; (b) using a preselected advertising source to communicate to a gambler or potential gambler a discount in the cost of at least one wager prior to the wager by the gambler or potential gambler for enticing the gambler or potential gambler to place the wager; and (c) varying the percentage of losses or winnings incurred by a gambler on the wager by discounting the cost of at least one wager by an amount correlated to the effect on the utilization of the gambling operation occurring as a result of a variation in the percentage of losses or winnings by the gambler for permitting the gambler to accept a discount on the wager as a means of obtaining a refund, thereby preventing the gambler from losing the entire wager.