Patent ID: 8821262

Claim:
A gaming system comprising: at least one server configured to communicate with at least one device, the at least one server and the at least one device configured to operate to: (a) receive a monetary wager from a monetary balance of a player on each of one or more plays of a game; (b) display the wagered-on plays of the game; (c) display any monetary awards for the wagered-on plays of the game and add any monetary awards to the monetary balance; (d) upon receiving a cash-out request, provide the monetary balance to the player; (e) cause the player to be provided with player tracking points based on the placed monetary wagers, the player tracking points being in addition to any monetary awards; (f) track at least one activity; and (g) if the at least one tracked activity reaches a designated level: (i) provide a designated amount of promotional currency to the player in addition to any player tracking points and any monetary awards, the designated amount of promotional currency having a redeemable value for part of a purchase of a good or service at a point-of-sale; and (ii) display an advertisement associated with at least one of: (A) the good or service, and (B) the point-of-sale.