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Slot machine advertising/sales system and method

  • US 6,390,917 B1
  • Filed: 03/08/2000
  • Issued: 05/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network server for providing control functions for connected gambling devices which provide intermittent monetary payments to players at a point of play, said point of play further including means for displaying messages to a player and means for receiving responses from said player which are transmitted to said network server, said network server comprising:

  • memory means for storing product and product purchase information;

    processor means operating in conjunction with software control for i) providing to said means for displaying, product information and product purchase information from said memory means;

    ii) monitoring each of said gambling devices to detect an occurrence of a player win requiring a monetary payout to said player; and

    iii) responding to detection of said player win and to an entry from said player indicating purchase of a product offered by said means for displaying, for crediting a purchase price of said product against said monetary payment.

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