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Remote gaming eligibility system and method using RFID tags

  • US 20060019745A1
  • Filed: 07/22/2004
  • Published: 01/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gaming player verification system for use in conjunction with one or more gaming machines adapted for accepting wagers, presenting gaming events thereupon and granting monetary awards, the gaming player verification system comprising:

  • one or more communication objects adapted to be worn by players within said gaming player verification system, wherein at least one of said one or more communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit, is adapted to communicate via radio frequency waves, and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit;

    one or more player tracking devices adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from one or more of said one or more communication objects;

    at least one computer server having a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is adequate according to one or more set criteria for verifying a player, said at least one computer server being adapted to deny the initiation or continuation of a particular gaming event when said player verification program determines that any obtained information is unacceptable or when insufficient information has been obtained;

    a communication link or path between said player tracking device and said at least one computer server; and

    at least one database in communication with said at least one computer server, said at least one database containing specific informational data with respect to a plurality of players.

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