Everi Payments Inc.

Casino monetary systems and methods of processing casino monetary transactions are configured to read or scan an ID of a customer associated with a monetary value transaction, to transmit that ID information to a remote authentication vendor for authentication, to then use that authentication information as part of a transaction approval process and to create a transaction record, such as relative to an anti-money laundering (AML) system.

Relative to a gaming system, a jackpot or game win processing device and server are configured to receive acknowledgement from a player regarding a gaming win award, such as input to the game win processing device of a signature by the player to gaming win forms. In response, the server is configured to generate at least one gaming win reporting form, such as a W2G, to store that form and provide access to the form, such as by emailing the form to the player or allowing the player to access the form via a portal.

Methods and systems for processing jackpots, including providing jackpot-related forms such as tax forms to jackpot winners, suspending jackpot processing, integrating jackpot processing with other features such as loyalty and financial/wallet features and systems, replenishing jackpot payment pouches, and processing of player tips, such as from jackpot funds, are provided.

A method and system are provided for electronically associating funds with a gaming machine. A request for a transaction amount is received from a mobile device of a player and is used to generate a virtual monetary value ticket which is transmitted to a controller of a media reader associated with the gaming machine, which virtual ticket, when redeemed, results in the association of monetary value with a credit balance at the gaming machine.

A casino credit access instrument comprises a source of funds for a player, such as for placing wagers to play casino-style games or to purchase other goods or services. The instrument defines a period of timed during which credit may be accessed up to a predetermined amount, defines a redemption period during which any accessed credit may be re-paid, and defines settlement terms if the instrument is not redeemed. Controls may be utilized which control access to the credit. Credit may be granted based upon financial collateral, which collateral may be executed upon to settle the instrument. The instrument provides a convenient source of funding for players at low risk to the casino or other lender.

A dual-function kiosk enables cash access, such as from a banking system, via a cash access module, and enables player loyalty functionality, such as generating a player loyalty account, issuing a player loyalty card, or presenting player loyalty promotions or awards, via a player loyalty module. The different functionality may be selected by a user to a graphical user interface displayed by the kiosk. In addition, a system and method are provided for enabling cash access by a mobile communication device of a player, such as for dispensing at a kiosk.

Relative to a gaming system, a jackpot processing server is configured to generate at least one gaming win reporting form, such as a W2G, in response to a gaming win by the player. The jackpot processing server is configured to store that form and provide access to the form. A code may be provided to the player which is used to generate a communication link to a webserver for accessing the form. Alternatively, the form may be emailed to the player, such as in response to a request to an email server. The email server may be a public email server that communicates to the jackpot processing server via a secure communication module.

In accordance with a method and system for processing a casino jackpot won by a player, information regarding the player is utilized to interrogate one or more casino systems for the existence of any outstanding casino credit, such as outstanding markers, to the player. In the event of outstanding casino credit, all or a portion of the amount of the jackpot may be credited to pay the casino credit balance.

Casino monetary systems and methods of processing casino monetary transactions are configured to read or scan an ID of a customer associated with a monetary value transaction, to transmit that ID information to a remote authentication vendor for authentication, to then use that authentication information as part of a transaction approval process and to create a transaction record, such as relative to an anti-money laundering (AML) system.

Methods and systems for processing jackpots, including providing jackpot-related forms such as tax forms to jackpot winners, suspending jackpot processing, integrating jackpot processing with other features such as loyalty and financial/wallet features and systems, replenishing jackpot payment pouches, and processing of player tips, such as from jackpot funds, are provided.