Method and apparatus for planning and customizing a gaming experience

US8992329B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8992329-B2
Application numberUS-201313951732-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 26, 2013
Priority dateJun 15, 2001
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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The invention includes a system and method for planning and customizing a gaming vacation. Initially, a central controller receives preference and configuration data from a user at a user terminal. A preparation code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated preparation code are transmitted from the central controller to a casino server. The central controller provides feedback regarding the user's requests. The feedback may include, for example, marketing offers for the user and/or configuring a gaming device according to the configuration data associated with a preparation code received from a user at the gaming device.

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The invention is claimed as follows: 1. A gaming system server comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: (a) enable a player to log onto a gaming establishment website, (b) after the player is logged onto the gaming establishment website, enable the player to place a wager on a play of a game, and (c) if the wager is plac…

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What does patent US8992329B2 cover?
The invention includes a system and method for planning and customizing a gaming vacation. Initially, a central controller receives preference and configuration data from a user at a user terminal. A preparation code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated preparation code are transmitted from the central controller to a casino se…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Igt Reno Nev
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G07F17/3227. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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