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Processing user information in wagering game systems

  • US 9,875,597 B2
  • Filed: 09/28/2007
  • Issued: 01/23/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wagering game network comprising:

  • a first wagering game system configured to assign to a user first access credentials for accessing the first wagering game system,wherein the first wagering game system includes first wagering game machines each includinga first electronic value input device configured to detect a first physical item associated with a first monetary value that establishes a first credit balance;

    a first wagering game unit configured to conduct first wagering games and determine first wagers covered by the first credit balance; and

    a first payout mechanism configured to make a first payout of the first credit balance;

    a second wagering game system configured to assign to the user second access credentials for accessing the second wagering game system, wherein the second wagering game system includes second wagering game machines each includesan access unit configured to receive the first access credentials, provide the first access credentials to a master identifier controller, and receive from the master identifier controller information for granting access to the second wagering game system based on the first access credentials;

    a second electronic value input device configured to detect a second physical item associated with a second monetary value that establishes a second credit balance;

    a second wagering game unit configured to conduct second wagering games and determine second wagers covered by the second credit balance;

    a second payout mechanism configured to make a second payout of the second credit balance;

    the master identifier controller configured to receive and store the first and second access credentials, to receive requests to access the second wagering game system based on the first access credentials, and to transmit the information for granting access to the second wagering game system, based on the second access credentials.

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