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Networked gaming system communication protocols and methods

  • US 9,082,260 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2008
  • Issued: 07/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving player identification at a first gaming machine from a player rewards card;

    verifying player identification data of the player rewards card with an identification input of a player;

    playing a game by the player at the first gaming machine;

    accumulating a balance above a first threshold amount;

    paying out a first portion of the balance equal to or below the first threshold amount to the player in response to a request by the player;

    deferring payout of a second portion of the balance above the first threshold amount;

    transferring the second portion of the balance to a second gaming machine;

    playing a game by the player at the second gaming machine using the second portion of the balance;

    providing tax documentation comprising one or more tax forms completed by the player as a condition to paying out the second portion of the balance;

    receiving a casino employee identification at the first or second gaming machine; and

    paying out the second portion of the balance subsequent to providing tax documentation and receiving the casino employee identification.

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