Gaming Systems And Apparatus For Detecting A Signal Indicative Of A Problem Gambler And Dispatching An Event In Response Thereto
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1. A gaming device for facilitating a wagering game, comprising:
- a display device for displaying game information to a player;
an input device usable by the player to provide an input to the gaming device;
a processor operable to facilitate a wagering game; and
a memory storing a program for directing the processor, wherein the processor and the program are operable together to;
detect an input provided by the player via the input device;
determine that the input is an indication that the player may require attention as a problem gambler; and
transmit a signal to a server device, the signal indicating the input from the player.
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Abstract
In accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus and system is provided for determining whether a player requires attention as a problem gambler. The apparatus and system are further operable to dispatch an event, the event for interacting with the problem gambler. The interaction may be targeted, for example, at curbing a player'"'"'s inappropriate or potentially problematic gambling behavior.
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27 Claims
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1. A gaming device for facilitating a wagering game, comprising:
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a display device for displaying game information to a player;
an input device usable by the player to provide an input to the gaming device;
a processor operable to facilitate a wagering game; and
a memory storing a program for directing the processor, wherein the processor and the program are operable together to;
detect an input provided by the player via the input device;
determine that the input is an indication that the player may require attention as a problem gambler; and
transmit a signal to a server device, the signal indicating the input from the player. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A gaming system, comprising:
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a gaming device having a display device for displaying game information to a player and an input device operable to receive an input from the player to the gaming device; and
a server device in communication with the gaming device, wherein the gaming device is operable to detect that a player has provided an input to the gaming device using the input device; and
transmit an indication of the input to the server device; and
further wherein the server device is operable to;
determine, based on the input, that the player may require attention as a problem gambler; and
dispatch an event in response to the determination. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A server operable to facilitate a wagering establishment, comprising:
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a processor; and
a memory storing a program for directing the processor, wherein the processor and the program are operable together to;
receive an indication from a gaming device, the indication indicative of an input provided by a player to the gaming device;
determine, based on the indication, that the player may require attention as a problem gambler; and
dispatch an event in response to the determination. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A device operable to facilitate a wagering activity in a wagering establishment, the device comprising:
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a communication port;
a processor; and
a memory storing a program for directing the processor, wherein the processor and the program are operable together to;
determine a pattern of behavior engaged in by a player of a gaming device;
analyze the pattern of behavior;
determine, based on the step of analyzing, that the player may require attention as a problem gambler; and
cause, based on the determination that the player may require attention as a problem gambler, an event to be dispatched. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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