AU2025204697A1 - Electronic gaming machine reward system and method - Google Patents
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ABSTRACT
A reward system includes a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable storage
medium having instructions stored thereon and a processor configured to execute
instructions stored in the storage medium. The processor is in communication with a
mobile computing device and an electronic gaming machine. When executed by the
processor, the instructions causes the processor to at least (i) receive mobile game activity
information associated with a mobile game on the mobile computing device; (ii) award the
player a first awarded prize based upon the mobile game activity information; (iii) store a
first awarded prize entry in a player account for subsequent redemption at the electronic
gaming machine, the first awarded prize entry identifies the first awarded prize; (iv) detect
a presence of the player at the electronic gaming machine; and (v) instruct the electronic
gaming machine to display the first awarded prize when the player accesses the electronic
gaming machine.
ABSTRACT
A reward system includes a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable storage
medium having instructions stored thereon and a processor configured to execute
instructions stored in the storage medium. The processor is in communication with a
mobile computing device and an electronic gaming machine. When executed by the
processor, the instructions causes the processor to at least (i) receive mobile game activity
information associated with a mobile game on the mobile computing device; (ii) award the
player a first awarded prize based upon the mobile game activity information; (iii) store a
first awarded prize entry in a player account for subsequent redemption at the electronic
gaming machine, the first awarded prize entry identifies the first awarded prize; (iv) detect
a presence of the player at the electronic gaming machine; and (v) instruct the electronic
gaming machine to display the first awarded prize when the player accesses the electronic
gaming machine.
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Description
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ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE REWARD REWARD 20 Jun 2025
ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE SYSTEM SYSTEM AND METHOD AND METHOD 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0001] This
[0001] This application application is is a divisionalapplication a divisional application of of Australian Australian Patent Patent
Application No. Application No.2023206101, 2023206101, which, which, in turn, in turn, is a is a divisional divisional application application of Australian of Australian 2025204697
Patent Application Patent ApplicationNo. No.2021202843, 2021202843, which, which, in turn, in turn, is a is a divisional divisional application application of of and and claims priority claims priority to to International International Application No. PCT/US/19/52846, Application No. PCT/US/19/52846, filed filed September September 25, 25, 2019, entitled 2019, “ELECTRONIC entitled "ELECTRONIC GAMING GAMINGMACHINE MACHINEREWARD REWARD SYSTEM SYSTEM AND AND METHOD,” METHOD," which which claims claims priority priority to Provisional to U.S. U.S. Provisional Patent Patent Application Application No. No. 62/741,748, filed 62/741,748, October filed 5, 2018, October entitled 5, 2018, “ELECTRONIC entitled GAMING "ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE MACHINE REWARD REWARD SYSTEM SYSTEM AND METHOD,” AND METHOD," each ofare each of which which are incorporated hereby hereby incorporated by by reference inin their reference their entireties. entireties. This This application application alsoalso claims claims priority priority to Patent to U.S. U.S. Patent Application No. Application No.17/260,780; 17/260,780; filed filed 15 15 January January 2021, 2021, whichwhich is hereby is hereby incorporated incorporated by by reference in its entirety. reference in its entirety.
[0002]
[0002] TheThe fieldofofdisclosure field disclosurerelates relates generally generally to to electronic electronic gaming, and gaming, and
moreparticularly, more particularly, to to systems systems and methodsfor and methods forenabling enablingplayers playerstoto securely securely redeem redeemdigital digital rewardsat rewards at an an electronic electronic gaming machine. gaming machine.
[0003]
[0003] Electronic gaming Electronic machines gaming machines (EGMs), (EGMs), or gaming or gaming devices, devices, provide provide
a variety a variety of of wagering wageringgames games such such as, as, forfor example, example, and and without without limitation, limitation, slot slot games, games,
video poker video pokergames, games, video video blackjack blackjack games, games, roulette roulette games, games, video video bingo keno bingo games, games, keno games,and games, andother other types types of games of games thatfrequently that are are frequently offered offered at and at casinos casinos otherand other locations. Play locations. PlayononEGMs EGMs typically typically involves involves a player a player establishing establishing a credit a credit balance balance by by inserting or inserting or otherwise submitting money otherwise submitting moneyandand placing placing a monetary a monetary wagerwager (deducted (deducted from from the credit the credit balance) balance) on on one or more one or moreoutcomes outcomesof of an an instance,ororplay, instance, play,ofofa aprimary primarygame, game, sometimes referred sometimes referred to to as as aa base game. InInmany base game. many games, games, a player a player maymay qualify qualify for for
secondarygames secondary gamesor or bonus bonus rounds rounds by attaining by attaining a certain a certain winning winning combination combination or or other other triggering event triggering event in in the the base basegame. game. Secondary Secondary games games provideprovide an opportunity an opportunity to win to win additional game additional instances, credits, game instances, credits, awards, awards, jackpots, jackpots, progressives, progressives, etc. etc. Awards fromany Awards from any
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winningoutcomes outcomesareare typicallyadded added back to the credit balance andand cancan be provided to 20 Jun 2025
winning typically back to the credit balance be provided to
the player the player upon completionofofaagaming upon completion gamingsession sessionororwhen whenthethe playerwants player wants to to “cash "cash out.” out."
[0004] Slot gamesareareoften often displayed to the player in form the of form of 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0004] Slot games displayed to the player in the
various symbols various symbolsarranged arranged in in a row-by-column a row-by-column grid, grid, or “matrix,” or "matrix," which which maya may define define a plurality of plurality of symbol positions, and symbol positions, andwhich whichmaymay be generated be generated by spinning by spinning a plurality a plurality of of reels, each reels, of which each of whichmay may correspond correspond to a to a respective respective column column of the of the matrix. matrix. SpecificSpecific 2025204697
matching combinations matching combinations ofof symbols symbolsalong alongpredetermined predeterminedpaths, paths,ororpaylines, paylines,drawn drawn through the through the matrix matrixindicate indicatethe theoutcome outcomeof of thethe game. game. The display The display typically typically highlights highlights
winningcombinations winning combinationsandand outcomes outcomes for ready for ready identification identification byplayer. by the the player. Matching Matching
combinationsand combinations andtheir theircorresponding corresponding awards awards are are usually usually shown shown in a in a “pay-table” "pay-table" that that is is available to available to the the player playerfor forreference. reference.Often, Often, the the player player may his/her may vary vary his/her wager wager to to included differing included differing numbers numbersofofpaylines paylinesand/or and/orthe theamount amount betbet on on each each line. line. By varying By varying
the wager, the wager, the the player player may maysometimes sometimes alterthe alter thefrequency frequencyor ornumber number of winning of winning
combinations,the combinations, the frequency frequencyorornumber numberofof secondary secondary games, games, and/or and/or the the amount amount awarded. awarded.
[0005] Typical games
[0005] Typical use aa random games use random number numbergenerator generator (RNG) (RNG)toto randomlydetermine randomly determine theoutcome the outcome of each of each game. game. The is The game game is designed designed to return to return a certain a certain
percentage ofofthe percentage theamount amount wagered wagered back back to thetoplayer, the player, referred referred to as to as return return to player to player
(RTP), over (RTP), over the the course course of of many manyplays playsororinstances instancesofofthe thegame. game.The The RTP RTP and and randomnessofofthetheRNGRNG randomness are fundamental are fundamental to ensuring to ensuring the fairness the fairness of theofgames the games and areand are therefore highly therefore highly regulated. regulated. The RNG The RNG maymay be used be used to randomly to randomly determine determine the outcome the outcome of of a game a andsymbols game and symbols may may then then be be selected selected that that correspond correspond to to thatoutcome. that outcome. Alternatively, Alternatively,
the RNG the may RNG may be be used used to to randomly randomly selectthe select thesymbols symbolswhose whose resultingcombinations resulting combinations determinethe determine the outcome. outcome.Notably, Notably, some some games games may include may include an element an element of skill of skill on part on the the part of the player and are therefore not entirely random. of the player and are therefore not entirely random.
[0006] Forgame
[0006] For game play play itself, many itself, manyEGMs EGMs are configured are configured to enable to enable
players registered players registered in in aa loyalty loyalty program to use program to use their their rewards rewardstoto play playadditional additional wagering wagering games on games on EGMs. EGMs.However, However, a growing a growing number number of of people people enjoyplaying enjoy playingmobile mobileoror web- web- based games. based games.ManyMany of these of these people people are infrequent are infrequent visitors visitors to a casino to a casino or a physical or a physical
establishment, such establishment, such as as aa bar bar or or aa restaurant restaurant environment whereEGMs environment where EGMs are used. are used. Hence, Hence,
becauseaanumber because numberof of mobile mobile or web-based or web-based games games are are available available for playfor on play on a mobile a mobile device, some device, peoplemay some people may prefer prefer playing playing such such games games on their on their mobile mobile devices devices as opposed as opposed
to visiting to visitingaaphysical physicalestablishment, establishment,such such as as aacasino, casino,totoplay playwagering wagering games onEGMs. games on EGMs.
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Unfortunately, for for those those who whoplay playsuch suchgames games on their mobile devices, theythey may may not be 20 Jun 2025
Unfortunately, on their mobile devices, not be
able to able to receive receive the the awards or benefits awards or benefits that that aa person person playing on an playing on an EGM EGM at casino at a a casino maymay
receive. Accordingly, receive. Accordingly,a asystem system that that enables enables players players to to securely securely redeem redeem digital digital rewards rewards 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
accrued via accrued via mobile mobileor or web-based web-basedgames games at at an an EGM EGM is desirable. is desirable.
[0007] InInone oneembodiment, embodiment,a areward rewardsystem systemisisprovided. provided. The Thereward reward 2025204697
[0007]
systemcomprises system comprisesa tangible, a tangible,non-transitory, non-transitory,computer-readable computer-readable storage storage medium medium havinghaving
instructions stored instructions storedthereon thereon and and a processor. The a processor. Theat at leastoneone least processor processor is is in in communication communication with with a mobile a mobile computing computing devicedevice of a player of a player and an and an electronic electronic gaming gaming machine.TheThe machine. at at leastoneone least processor processor is is configured configured to execute to execute instructions instructions stored stored in the in the
storage medium, storage medium,which, which, when when executed executed by at by the theleast at least one one processor, processor, causes causes the the at least at least
one processor one processorto: to: (i) (i) receive, receive, from the mobile from the mobilecomputing computing device, device, mobile mobile game game activity activity
information of information of the the player player associated associated with with aa mobile mobile game onthe game on themobile mobilecomputing computing device; device;
(ii) award (ii) award the the player player aa first firstawarded awarded prize prize based based upon the mobile upon the mobile game gameactivity activity information; (iii) store a first awarded prize entry in a player account associated with the information; (iii) store a first awarded prize entry in a player account associated with the
player for player for subsequent subsequentredemption redemption at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine, machine, the first the first awarded awarded
prize entry identifies the first awarded prize; (iv) detect a presence of the player at the prize entry identifies the first awarded prize; (iv) detect a presence of the player at the
electronic gaming electronic machine,and gaming machine, and(v)(v)instruct instructthe the electronic electronic gaming machine gaming machine to to displaythethe display
first awarded first awarded prize prize when the player when the player accesses the electronic accesses the electronic gaming machine. gaming machine.
[0008] InInanother
[0008] anotherembodiment, embodiment, an electronic an electronic gaming gaming machine machine is is provided. The provided. Theelectronic electronicgaming gaming machine machine includes includes at least at least one one display display device, device, a player a player
input interface input interface configured configuredto to receive receive player player input input from afrom a aplayer, player, credit ainput credit input mechanism,andand mechanism, a game a game controller. controller. The The credit credit input input mechanism mechanism is configured is configured to receive to receive
a credit a credit wager. The wager. The game game controller controller is configured is configured to execute to execute instructions instructions stored stored in a in a tangible, non-transitory, tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable storagemedium, computer-readable storage medium, which, which, when when executed by executed by the game controller, cause the game controller to at least: (i) receive, from the player, a the game controller, cause the game controller to at least: (i) receive, from the player, a
player input player input requesting requestingcarding cardinginto into thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine machine under aunder a loyalty loyalty account ofofthe account theplayer, player,(ii) (ii)identify identifyone one or or more more unredeemed unredeemed awarded awarded prize prize entries entries associated with associated the player, with the player, the theone one or ormore more unredeemed awarded unredeemed awarded prize prize entriesincluding entries includinga a first awarded first prizeentry, awarded prize entry,(iii) (iii) determine, determine, from fromthethefirst firstawarded awarded prize prize entry, entry, a first a first
awardedprize awarded prizeavailable availableforfor redemption redemption at electronic at the the electronic gaminggaming machine, machine, and (iv) and (iv) display the first awarded prize on the at least one display device. display the first awarded prize on the at least one display device.
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[0009] Inyet yet another another embodiment, a computer-implemented methodof of 20 Jun 2025
[0009] In embodiment, a computer-implemented method
providing prizes providing prizesassociated associatedwith witha mobile a mobile gamegame at an at an electronic electronic gaminggaming machine machine is is provided. The provided. Themethod method includes: includes: (i) (i) receiving,from receiving, from a mobile a mobile computing computing device, device, mobile mobile 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
gameactivity game activity information informationofofaa player player associated associated with withthe the mobile mobilegame, game, (ii)awarding (ii) awardingthethe player a first awarded prize based upon the mobile game activity information, (iii) storing player a first awarded prize based upon the mobile game activity information, (iii) storing
a first a firstawarded prize entry awarded prize entry in in aa player player account account associated with the associated with the player player for for subsequent subsequent
redemptionatatthe redemption the electronic electronic gaming gamingmachine, machine, thethe firstawarded first awarded prizeentry prize entryidentifies identifiesthe the 2025204697
first awarded prize, and (iv) instructing the electronic gaming machine to display the first first awarded prize, and (iv) instructing the electronic gaming machine to display the first
awardedprize awarded prizewhen whenthetheplayer playeraccesses accessesthe theelectronic electronicgaming gamingmachine. machine.
[0010] Yet
[0010] Yet another another embodiment embodimentprovides provides a areward reward system system in in communication communication with with one one or more or more user computing user computing devices devices and one and one electronic or more or more electronic gamingmachines, gaming machines, thethe reward reward system system comprising: comprising: a tangible, a tangible, non-transitory, non-transitory, computer- computer-
readable storage readable storage medium medium having having instructions instructions stored stored thereon; thereon; and and at least at least oneone processor processor
configured totoexecute configured executethethe instructions instructions stored stored in storage in the the storage medium, medium, which, which, when when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: receive, from executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: receive, from
the one the or more one or user computing more user computingdevices, devices,user usergame game activityinformation activity information associatedwith associated witha a game ononthe game theone oneorormore more user user computing computing devices, devices, wherein wherein the the oneone or more or more user user
computingdevices computing devicesandand thethe user user game game activity activity information information are associated are associated with with a player a player
account; provide a first prize to the player account, wherein the first prize is based upon account; provide a first prize to the player account, wherein the first prize is based upon
the user game activity information; store a first prize entry using the player account for the user game activity information; store a first prize entry using the player account for
subsequentredemption subsequent redemptionat at theone the oneorormore more electronic electronic gaming gaming machines, machines, wherein wherein the first the first
prize entry identifies the first prize; determine that the player account is more frequently prize entry identifies the first prize; determine that the player account is more frequently
detected as detected as playing playing one oneorormore moremobile mobile games games than than at a at a physical physical location location including including an an electronic gaming electronic gaming machine of the machine of the one or more one or more electronic electronic gaming machines; store gaming machines; store aa second prize in the player account based upon the determination that the player account is second prize in the player account based upon the determination that the player account is
morefrequently more frequentlydetected detectedasasplaying playingthe theone oneorormore more mobile mobile games games than than at physical at the the physical location, wherein location, thesecond wherein the second prize prize may may only only be redeemed be redeemed at the physical at the physical location; location;
electronically detect electronically detect a presence ofofa auser a presence usercomputing computing device device of one of the the or onemore or user more user computingdevices computing devices at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine machine of the of one the one electronic or more or more electronic gamingmachines; gaming machines; andand in response in response to electronically to electronically detecting detecting the the presence presence of user of the the user computingdevice computing device at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine, machine, instruct instruct the electronic the electronic gaming gaming machinetotodisplay machine displaythe thefirst first prize prize when whenthe theplayer playeraccount account is is accessed accessed at at thethe electronic electronic
gaming machine. gaming machine.
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[0011] Yest another embodiment provides an electronic gaming machine 20 Jun 2025
[0011] Yest another embodiment provides an electronic gaming machine
comprising:atat least comprising: least one onedisplay displaydevice; device;a aplayer playerinput inputinterface interfaceconfigured configured to to receive receive
inputs; and a game controller configured to execute instructions stored in a tangible, non- inputs; and a game controller configured to execute instructions stored in a tangible, non- 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
transitory, computer-readable transitory, computer-readablestorage medium, storage medium, which, which, when executed by when executed bythe thegame game controller, cause the game controller to at least: receive an input requesting carding into controller, cause the game controller to at least: receive an input requesting carding into
the electronic the electronic gaming machine gaming machine under under a player a player account account associated associated withwith a player; a player; identify identify
one or one or more moreunredeemed unredeemed prizeprize entries entries associated associated with with the player the player account account based based upon upon 2025204697
mobile game activity associated with the player account and including a first prize entry; mobile game activity associated with the player account and including a first prize entry;
determine, from determine, fromthethe firstprize first prizeentry, entry, a first a first prize prize available available for for redemption redemption at theat the electronic gaming electronic machine; gaming machine; display display the the first first prize prize on on thethe at least at least oneone display display device; device;
determinethat determine that the the player playeraccount accountisismore more frequently frequently detected detected as playing as playing a web-based a web-based
gamethan game thanatataavenue venueincluding includingthe theelectronic electronicgaming gaming machine; machine; and and store store a second a second prize prize
in the in the player player account accountbased based upon upon the the determination determination thatplayer that the the player account account is moreis more frequently frequently detected detected as as playing playing the the web-based game web-based game than than atatthe thevenue, venue,wherein whereinthethe second second
prize may prize onlybe may only beredeemed redeemedatatthe thevenue. venue.
[0012] Yetanother
[0012] Yet anotherembodiment embodiment provides provides a computer-implemented a computer-implemented
method of method of providing providing prizes prizes associated associated with with aa mobile mobile game at an game at an electronic electronic gaming gaming
machine,the machine, themethod method comprising: comprising: receiving, receiving, fromfrom a mobile a mobile computing computing device, device, mobile mobile gameactivity game activity information informationofofa aplayer playeraccount account associated associated with with a player a player and and the the mobile mobile
game;determining game; determining a firstprize a first prizebased based at at least least in in part part upon upon the the mobile mobile game game activity activity
information; storing information; storing a first a first prize prize entry entry in the in the player player account account for subsequent for subsequent redemption redemption at at the electronic the electronic gaming gamingmachine, machine, wherein wherein the first the first prize prize entry entry identifies identifies thethe firstprize; first prize; determiningthat determining that the theplayer playeraccount accountisismore more frequently frequently detected detected as playing as playing the the mobile mobile
gamethan game thanasasplaying playing at at a physical a physical location location including including the the electronic electronic gaming gaming machine; machine;
storing aa second storing prize in second prize in the the player player account account based uponthe based upon thedetermination determinationthat thatthe theplayer player account is account is more morefrequently frequentlydetected detectedasasplaying playing thethe mobile mobile game game than than as playing as playing at at the the physical location, physical location, wherein whereinthethesecond second prize prize may be may only only be redeemed redeemed at the at the physical physical location; identifying location; identifying aa presence presence of of the the mobile mobile computing deviceatatthe computing device theelectronic electronic gaming gaming machine; and machine; and ininresponse responsetotoelectronically electronically detecting detecting the presence of the presence of the the mobile mobile computingdevice computing deviceat atthetheelectronic electronicgaming gaming machine, machine, controlling controlling the electronic the electronic gaming gaming
machinetotodisplay machine displaythe thefirst first prize prize when whenthe theplayer playeraccount account is is accessed accessed at at thethe electronic electronic
gaming machine. gaming machine.
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[0013]
[0013] An An example example embodiment embodiment of the of the subject subject mattermatter disclosed disclosed will now will now 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
be described be described with with reference reference to to the the accompanying drawings. accompanying drawings.
[0014] FIG.
[0014] FIG. 11 isis an an exemplary exemplary diagram diagram showing showingseveral several EGMs EGMs networkedwith networked withvarious variousgaming-related gaming-related servers; servers; 2025204697
[0015] FIG.
[0015] FIG. 2 isa ablock 2 is blockdiagram diagram showing showing various various functional functional elements elements of of an exemplary an exemplary EGM; EGM;
[0016] FIG.
[0016] FIG.3 3isis aa schematic schematic diagram diagramshowing showingananexemplary exemplarygaming gaming rewardsystem reward systemincluding includinganan EGMEGM networked networked with a with a player player tracking tracking (PT) server (PT) system system server for redeeming for digital rewards redeeming digital wonbybyplaying rewards won playingmobile mobileor or web-based web-based games games atEGM; at an an EGM;
[0017] FIGs.4A4A
[0017] FIGs. andand 4B diagrams 4B are are diagrams respectively respectively illustratingthe illustrating the mobile environment mobile environment for for winning winninga adigital digital reward rewardand andthetheEGMEGM environment environment for for redeeminga adigital redeeming digital reward; reward;
[0018] FIG.
[0018] FIG.5 5isis flow flowdiagram diagramofofananexemplary exemplarymethod method of of awarding awarding
digital rewards digital rewards for for gameplay of aa mobile gameplay of or web-based mobile or web-basedwagering wagering game; game;
[0019] FIG.
[0019] FIG. 6 is 6 is a flow a flow diagram diagram of exemplary of an an exemplary method method of redeeming of redeeming
the rewards the wonfrom rewards won froma amobile mobileor or web-based web-based wagering wagering gamegame at anatEGM; an EGM; and and
[0020] FIGs.
[0020] FIGs. 7A-7D 7A-7D are various are various screenshots screenshots of winning of winning a digital a digital reward reward
in aa mobile in environment mobile environment andand redeeming redeeming the digital the digital reward reward at anatEGM an environment, EGM environment, as as shownininFIGs. shown FIGs.4A4Aandand 4B. 4B.
[0021] TheThe
[0021] present present disclosure disclosure describes describes an electronic an electronic gaming gaming machine machine
(EGM) (EGM) reward reward system system (also (also referred referred to to herein herein as as a “reward a "reward system”) system") for for enabling enabling digital digital
rewards won rewards won on onmobile mobileororweb-based web-basedgames gamestotobeberedeemed redeemed at atananelectronic electronic gaming gaming machine (EGM). machine (EGM).TheThe player’smobile player's mobilegaming gaming account account hasinformation has informationfrom fromboth boththe the player’s social player's social gaming gamingprofile profile(e.g., (e.g.,player playeraccount account profile) profile) andand the the player’s player's loyalty loyalty
rewardsprofile rewards profile associated associated with with aa physical physical establishment establishment(venue) (venue)where where EGMs EGMs are used, are used,
such as, such as, for for example, example,a acasino. casino.TheThe reward reward system system links links the player’s the player's loyalty loyalty rewards rewards
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account with withthe the player's player’s mobile mobilegaming gaming account associated with a mobile or web-based 20 Jun 2025
account account associated with a mobile or web-based
game. InInthe game. the example exampleembodiment, embodiment,the theplayer player plays plays aa mobile mobile or or web-based game on web-based game on their mobile their computingdevice. mobile computing device.TheThe system system awards awards the player the player one orone moreorswag more swag bags bags 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
during remote during remotegameplay. gameplay.TheThe swagswag bags bags are digital are digital rewards rewards (e.g., (e.g., prizes) prizes) that that maymay onlyonly
be redeemed be redeemedatatthethephysical physicalvenue. venue. The The system system enables enables a player a player to securely to securely card card into into (e.g., log (e.g., loginto) into)an anEGM usingtheir EGM using theirmobile mobilecomputing computing device device or aor a physical physical player player card, card,
such as, such as, for for example, example,a aloyalty loyaltyrewards rewards card. card. A player A player can cardlessly can cardlessly connect connect to theto the 2025204697
EGM EGM with with theirmobile their mobile computing computing device device by using by using a one-time a one-time code (OTC) code (OTC) generated generated by by the system the and/or aa unique system and/or uniquebeacon beaconidentifier identifier broadcast broadcastbybyaawireless wirelessbeacon beaconininthe theEGM. EGM. Digital rewards (e.g., prizes) accrued in a player’s mobile gaming account, such as casino Digital rewards (e.g., prizes) accrued in a player's mobile gaming account, such as casino
vouchers, free vouchers, free play play credits, credits, and and virtual virtual currency currency credits, credits, are are displayed displayed at at the the EGM EGMfor for
redemption.Accordingly, redemption. Accordingly, a player a player is able is able to redeem to redeem digital digital rewards rewards at EGM at the the that EGM that wereaccrued were accruedvia viaremote remotegameplay. gameplay.
[0022] FIG.
[0022] FIG. 1 illustratesseveral 1 illustrates severaldifferent differentmodels modelsof ofEGMs EGMs whichwhich may may be networked be networkedtotovarious variousgaming gaming related related servers. servers. Shown Shown is a system is a system 100 in 100 in a a gaming gaming environmentincluding environment includingoneone or or more more server server computers computers 102 (e.g., 102 (e.g., slotslot servers servers of of a casino) a casino)
that are that in communication, are in communication,viavia a communications a communications network, network, with with one or one more or more gaming gaming devices 104A-104X devices 104A-104X (EGMs, (EGMs, slots, slots, video video poker, poker, bingo bingo machines, machines, etc.)etc.) thatthat can can implement implement
one or one or more aspects of more aspects of the the present presentdisclosure. The disclosure. Thegaming gamingdevices devices104A-104X may 104A-104X may
alternatively be alternatively portable and/or be portable and/or remote remotegaming gaming devices devices suchsuch as, not as, but but limited not limited to, a to, a smart phone, smart phone,a atablet, tablet, aa laptop, laptop, or or aa game gameconsole, console,although although such such devices devices may may require require
specialized software specialized software and/or and/or hardware hardwaretotocomply comply with with regulatory regulatory requirements requirements regarding regarding
devices used devices used for for wagering orgames wagering or gamesofofchance chanceininwhich which monetary monetary awards awards are are provided. provided.
[0023] Communication
[0023] Communication between between thegaming the gamingdevices devices104A-104X 104A-104X and and the the
server computers server computers 102, 102, and and among the gaming among the gamingdevices devices104A-104X, 104A-104X,maymay be direct be direct or or
indirect, such indirect, as over such as over the the Internet Internet through througha awebsite website maintained maintained by aby a computer computer on a on a remoteserver remote serverororover over an online an online data data network network including including commercial commercial online online service service providers, Internet providers, Internet service service providers, providers,private privatenetworks, networks,and and the the like. In other like. In other embodiments, the embodiments, the gaming gamingdevices devices104A-104X 104A-104X may may communicate communicate withanother with one one another and/or the server computers 102 over RF, cable TV, satellite links and the like. and/or the server computers 102 over RF, cable TV, satellite links and the like.
[0024] In
[0024] In some some embodiments, embodiments, server server computers computers 102 may not 102 may not bebe necessary and/or necessary and/orpreferred. preferred.ForFor example, example, in one in one or more or more embodiments, embodiments, a stand-alone a stand-alone
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gamingdevice devicesuch such as as gaming device 104A,104A, gaminggaming device or 104B any of or any of the other 20 Jun 2025
gaming gaming device device 104B the other
gamingdevices gaming devices104C-104X 104C-104Xcan can implement implement one orone or aspects more more aspects of theof the present present disclosure. disclosure.
However,ititisis typical However, typical to to find find multiple multiple EGMs EGMs connected connected to networks to networks implemented implemented with with 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
one or one or more of the more of the different different server server computers 102 described computers 102 describedherein. herein.
[0025] TheThe
[0025] server server computers computers 102include 102 may may include a central a central determination determination
gamingsystem gaming system server server 106, 106, a ticket-in-ticket-out a ticket-in-ticket-out (TITO) (TITO) system system serverserver 108, a108, a player player 2025204697
tracking system tracking server 110, system server 110, aa progressive systemserver progressive system server 112, 112, and/or and/or aa casino casino management management systemserver system server 114. 114. Gaming Gaming devices devices 104A-104X 104A-104X may include may include features features to enable to enable operation operation
of any or all servers for use by the player and/or operator (e.g., the casino, resort, gaming of any or all servers for use by the player and/or operator (e.g., the casino, resort, gaming
establishment, tavern, establishment, tavern, pub, pub, etc.). etc.). For For example, example,game game outcomes outcomes may may be be generated generated on a on a central determination central gamingsystem determination gaming systemserver server106 106 and and then then transmitted transmitted over over thethe network network to to any of any of aa group of remote group of remoteterminals terminalsororremote remotegaming gaming devices devices 104A-104X 104A-104X that utilize that utilize the the gameoutcomes game outcomesandand display display thethe resultstotothe results the players. players.
[0026] Gaming
[0026] Gaming device104A device 104A is is oftenofofa acabinet often cabinetconstruction construction which which maybebealigned may alignedin inrows rows or or banks banks of similar of similar devices devices for placement for placement and operation and operation on a on a casino floor. casino floor. The Thegaming gaming device device 104A 104A oftenoften includes includes a main a main doorwhich door 154 154 provides which provides access to access to the the interior interior of of the the cabinet. Gaming cabinet. Gaming device device 104A 104A typically typically includes includes a button a button
area or area or button deck 120 button deck 120accessible accessiblebybya aplayer playerthat thatisis configured configuredwith withinput inputswitches switchesoror buttons 122, buttons 122, an anaccess accesschannel channelforfora abill billvalidator validator124, 124,and/or and/orananaccess access channel channel forfor a a ticket-out printer 126. ticket-out printer 126.
[0027] In In
[0027] FIG. FIG. 1, 1, gaming gaming device device 104A104A is shown is shown as a Relm as a Relm XLTM XL TM model model gaming device gaming device manufactured Aristocrat® Technologies, manufacturedbybyAristocrat® Technologies, Inc. Inc. AsAsshown, shown, gaming gaming
device 104A device 104Aisisa areel reelmachine machine having having a gaming a gaming display display area area 118 comprising 118 comprising a number a number
(typically 33 or (typically or 5) 5)of ofmechanical mechanical reels reels 130 130 with various symbols with various symbolsdisplayed displayedononthem. them. TheThe
reels 130 reels 130 are are independently spunand independently spun andstopped stoppedtotoshow showa a setofofsymbols set symbolswithin withinthethegaming gaming display area display area 118 whichmay 118 which maybebeused used toto determine determine an an outcome outcome to the to the game. game.
[0028] InInmany
[0028] manyconfigurations, configurations, the the gaming gaming machine 104Amay machine 104A mayhave havea a maindisplay main display128 128(e.g., (e.g., video video display display monitor) monitor)mounted mountedto,to, ororabove, above,thethegaming gaming display display
area 118. area 118. The Themain main display display 128128 cancan behigh-resolution be a a high-resolution LCD,LCD, plasma, plasma, LED, LED, or OLEDor OLED (organic light (organic light emitting emitting diode) diode) panel panel which maybebeflat which may flat or or curved curvedasas shown, shown,a acathode cathoderay ray tube, or other conventional electronically controlled video monitor. tube, or other conventional electronically controlled video monitor.
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[0029] In some embodiments,thethe billvalidator validator124 124may may alsofunction functionasas 20 Jun 2025
[0029] In some embodiments, bill also
a "ticket-in" a “ticket-in” reader that allows reader that the player allows the player toto use usea acasino casinoissued issuedcredit creditticket tickettotoload load credits onto credits onto the the gaming device 104A gaming device 104A(e.g., (e.g., in in aa cashless cashless ticket ticket(“TITO”) ("TITO") system). In such system). In such 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
cashless embodiments, cashless embodiments, thegaming the gaming device device 104A104A mayinclude may also also include a “ticket-out” a "ticket-out" printerprinter
126 for outputting 126 for outputting aa credit credit ticket ticket when when aa"cash “cashout" out”button buttonisispressed. pressed.Cashless Cashless TITO TITO
systemsare systems are well well known knownininthe theart artand andare areused usedtotogenerate generateand andtrack trackunique uniquebar-codes bar-codesoror other indicators printed on tickets to allow players to avoid the use of bills and coins by other indicators printed on tickets to allow players to avoid the use of bills and coins by 2025204697
loading credits using a ticket reader and cashing out credits using a ticket-out printer 126 loading credits using a ticket reader and cashing out credits using a ticket-out printer 126
on the on the gaming gaming device device 104A. The gaming 104A. The gamingmachine machine104A 104A canhave can havehardware hardwaremeters metersfor for purposesincluding purposes includingensuring ensuring regulatory regulatory compliance compliance and monitoring and monitoring the credit the player player credit balance. InInaddition, balance. addition,there therecancan be be additional additional meters meters thatthat record record the total the total amount amount of of moneywagered money wagered on on the the gaming gaming machine, machine, total total amount amount of money of money deposited, deposited, total total amount amount of money of withdrawn, money withdrawn, totalamount total amountof of winnings winnings on on gaming gaming device device 104A.104A.
[0030] InInsome
[0030] someembodiments, embodiments, a player a player tracking tracking card card reader reader 144, 144, a a transceiver for transceiver for wireless wireless communication witha aplayer's communication with player’ssmartphone, smartphone,a akeypad keypad 146, 146, and/or and/or
an illuminated an illuminateddisplay display148 148 forfor reading, reading, receiving, receiving, entering, entering, and/or and/or displaying displaying player player
tracking information tracking information is is provided in EGM provided in 104A. EGM 104A. In such In such embodiments, embodiments, a gamea controller game controller within the within the gaming gamingdevice device104A 104A cancan communicate communicate withplayer with the the player tracking tracking systemsystem serverserver
110 to send 110 to and receive send and receive player player tracking tracking information. information.
[0031] Gaming
[0031] Gaming device device 104A 104A may may also also include include a bonus a bonus topper topper wheel wheel
134. When 134. When bonus bonus playplay is triggered is triggered (e.g.,byby (e.g., a player a player achieving achieving a particular a particular outcome outcome or or
set of set of outcomes inthe outcomes in theprimary primarygame), game), bonus bonus topper topper wheel wheel 134operative 134 is is operative to spin to spin and and stop with stop with indicator indicator arrow 136indicating arrow 136 indicatingthe theoutcome outcomeof of thebonus the bonus game. game. BonusBonus toppertopper
wheel134 wheel 134isistypically typically used usedtoto play play aa bonus bonusgame, game, but but it itcould couldalso alsobebeincorporated incorporated into into
play of play of the the base base or or primary primary game. game.
[0032] A candle
[0032] A candle 138138 may may be mounted be mounted on theon theoftop top of gaming gaming device device 104A 104A and may and maybebeactivated activatedbybya aplayer player(e.g., (e.g., using using aa switch switchoror one oneofofbuttons buttons122) 122)totoindicate indicate to operations to operations staff staff that thatgaming gaming device 104Ahas device 104A hasexperienced experienced a malfunction a malfunction or the or the player player
requires service. requires service. The Thecandle candle138 138 is is alsooften also oftenused usedto toindicate indicatea ajackpot jackpothashasbeen been wonwon
and to alert staff that a hand payout of an award may be needed. and to alert staff that a hand payout of an award may be needed.
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[0033] Theremay mayalso alsobebeone oneorormore moreinformation informationpanels panels152 152which which 20 Jun 2025
[0033] There
maybebea back-lit, may a back-lit,silkscreened silkscreened glass glass panel panel withwith lettering lettering to indicate to indicate general general game game information including, information including, for for example, example,a agame game denomination denomination (e.g., (e.g., $0.25 $0.25 or $1), or $1), pay pay lines, lines, 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
pay tables, pay tables, and/or and/or various various game related graphics. game related graphics. InInsome someembodiments, embodiments, the the information information
panel(s) 152 panel(s) maybebeimplemented 152 may implementedas as an an additional additional video video display. display.
[0034] Gaming
[0034] Gaming devices devices 104A 104A have traditionally have traditionally also included also included a handle a handle 2025204697
132 typically mounted 132 typically mountedto tothetheside sideof of main main cabinet cabinet 116 116 whichwhich may bemay usedbe to used to initiate initiate
gameplay. game play.
[0035] Many
[0035] Many or the or all all the above above described described components components can be controlled can be controlled
by circuitry by circuitry (e.g., (e.g.,a a gaming gaming controller) controller)housed housed inside insidethe themain main cabinet cabinet 116 116 of of the the gaming gaming
device 104A, device 104A,the thedetails details of of which are shown which are inFIG. shown in FIG.2.2.
[0036] Notethat
[0036] Note thatnot notall all gaming gamingdevices devicessuitable suitablefor for implementing implementing embodiments embodiments of the of the present present disclosure disclosure necessarily necessarily include include top wheels, top wheels, top top boxes, boxes, information panels, information panels,cashless cashlessticket ticketsystems, systems,and/or and/or player player tracking tracking systems. systems. Further, Further,
somesuitable some suitablegaming gaming devices devices havehave only only a single a single game display game display that includes that includes only a only a mechanical set of reels and/or a video display, while others are designed for bar counters mechanical set of reels and/or a video display, while others are designed for bar counters
or table tops and have displays that face upwards. or table tops and have displays that face upwards.
[0037] An An
[0037] alternative alternative example example gaming gaming device device 104B 104B illustrated illustrated in FIG. in FIG. 1 1 TM model gaming device manufactured by Aristocrat® Technologies, is the is the Arc ArcTM model gaming device manufactured by Aristocrat® Technologies, Inc. Inc. Note Note that where that possible, reference where possible, reference numerals identifying similar numerals identifying similar features features of of the the gaming device gaming device
104A embodiment 104A embodiment are are alsoalso identified identified in in thethe gaming gaming device device 104B104B embodiment embodiment using the using the
same reference same reference numbers. Gaming numbers. Gaming device device 104B 104B doesdoes not not include include physical physical reelsand reels and instead shows instead game shows game play play functions functions on on main main display display 128.128. An optional An optional topper topper screen screen 140 140 maybebeused may used as as a secondary a secondary game game display display for bonus for bonus play, play, to showto show game game orfeatures features or attraction activities while a game is not in play, or any other information or media desired attraction activities while a game is not in play, or any other information or media desired
by the by the game gamedesigner designerororoperator. operator.InInsome some embodiments, embodiments, topper topper screen screen 140also 140 may mayoralso or alternatively be alternatively be used to display used to display progressive progressivejackpot jackpotprizes prizesavailable availabletotoa aplayer playerduring during play of play of gaming device104B. gaming device 104B.
[0038] Examplegaming
[0038] Example gaming device device 104B104B includes includes a main a main cabinet cabinet 116 116
including aa main including maindoor door154 154 which which opens opens to provide to provide access access to interior to the the interior of the of the gaming gaming
device 104B. device 104B.TheThe mainmain or service or service door door 154 154 is is typically typically used used by by service service personnel personnel to to
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refill the ticket-out printer 126 and collect bills and tickets inserted into the bill validator 20 Jun 2025
refill the ticket-out printer 126 and collect bills and tickets inserted into the bill validator
124. Themain 124. The main or or service service door door 154 154 may be may also also be accessed accessed to the to reset resetmachine, the machine, verify verify
and/or upgrade and/or upgradethe the software, software, and and for for general general maintenance maintenanceoperations. operations. 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0039] Anotherexample
[0039] Another examplegaming gaming device device 104C 104C shown shown the HelixTM is HelixM is the
® modelgaming model gaming device device manufactured manufactured by Aristocrat by Aristocrat® Technologies, Technologies, Inc. device Inc. Gaming Gaming device 104C includesa amain 104C includes main display display 128A128A that that is inisa in a landscape landscape orientation. orientation. Although Although not not 2025204697
illustrated by illustrated bythe thefront frontview view provided, provided, the the landscape landscape display display 128A may 128A may have have a curvature a curvature
radius from radius fromtop toptotobottom, bottom,or oralternatively alternativelyfrom from side side to to side. side. In some In some embodiments, embodiments,
display 128A display 128Aisisa aflat flat panel paneldisplay. display. Main Main display display 128A 128A is typically is typically usedused for primary for primary
gameplay game playwhile whilesecondary secondary display display 128B 128B is typically is typically used used forfor bonus bonus game game play,play, to show to show
gamefeatures game featuresor or attractionactivities attraction activitieswhile while thethe gamegame is notisinnot inorplay play or any any other other information or information or media mediadesired desiredbybythethegame game designer designer or operator. or operator. In some In some embodiments, embodiments,
examplegaming example gaming device device 104C 104C may may also also include include speakers speakers 142output 142 to to output various various audioaudio such such
as game as sound,background game sound, background music, music, etc. etc.
[0040] Many
[0040] Many different different types types of of games, games, including including mechanical mechanical slot slot games, games,
video slot games, video poker, video black jack, video pachinko, keno, bingo, and lottery, video slot games, video poker, video black jack, video pachinko, keno, bingo, and lottery,
maybebeprovided may provided with with or or implemented implemented within within the depicted the depicted gaminggaming devicesdevices 104A-104C 104A-104C
and other and other similar similar gaming gamingdevices. devices.Each Each gaming gaming device device may be may also also be operable operable to provide to provide
manydifferent many different games. Games games. Games maymay be differentiated be differentiated accordingto tothemes, according themes,sounds, sounds, graphics, type graphics, type of of game game(e.g., (e.g., slot slot game gameVS.vs.card cardgame game VS. vs. game game with with aspects aspects of skill), of skill),
denomination,number denomination, number of paylines, of paylines, maximum maximum jackpot, jackpot, progressive progressive or non-progressive, or non-progressive,
bonusgames, bonus games,and andmay may be be deployed deployed for for operation operation in in Class Class 2 or 2 or Class Class 3, 3, etc. etc.
[0041] FIG.
[0041] FIG. 2 isa ablock 2 is blockdiagram diagram depicting depicting exemplary exemplary internal internal electronic electronic
componentsofofa agaming components gaming device device 200 200 connected connected to various to various external external systems. systems. All orAll or parts parts
of the of the example examplegaming gaming device device 200 200 shownshown could could be usedbetoused to implement implement any any one of theone of the examplegaming example gaming devices devices 104A-X 104A-X depicted depicted in 1. in FIG. FIG. The1.games Theavailable games available for play for on play on the gaming the device200 gaming device 200are arecontrolled controlledbybya agame game controller202202 controller thatincludes that includesoneone or or more more
processors 204 processors 204and anda agame game that that maymay be stored be stored as game as game software software or a program or a program 206 in 206 a in a memory208 memory 208coupled coupledtoto the the processor processor 204. 204. The The memory 208may memory 208 mayinclude includeone oneor or more more massstorage mass storagedevices devicesorormedia media that that areare housed housed within within gaming gaming devicedevice 200. the 200. Within Within the massstorage mass storagedevices devicesand/or and/ormemory memory 208,208, onemore one or or more databases databases 210 210 may be may be provided provided
for use for use by the program by the 206. A A program 206. random random number number generator generator (RNG) (RNG) 212 can 212 that that be can be
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implementedininhardware hardware and/or software is typically used to to generate random numbers 20 Jun 2025
implemented and/or software is typically used generate random numbers
that are that are used used in inthe theoperation operationofofgame game play play to toensure ensure that thatgame game play play outcomes are random outcomes are random and meet and meetregulations regulations for for aa game ofchance. game of chance. 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0042] Alternatively,
[0042] Alternatively,a agame game instance instance (i.e.a aplay (i.e. playororround roundofofthethegame) game) maybebegenerated may generated on on a remote a remote gaming gaming devicedevice such such as as a central a central determination determination gaming gaming system server system server 106 106 (not (not shown shownininFIG. FIG.2 2butbutseeseeFIG. FIG. 1).1). The The gamegame instance instance is is 2025204697
communicated communicated to to gaming gaming device device 200 200 via network via the the network 214then 214 and anddisplayed then displayed on gaming on gaming
device 200. device 200. Gaming Gaming device device 200 200 may execute may execute game software, game software, such assuch as but but not not limited limited to to video streaming video streamingsoftware softwarethat thatallows allowsthethegame game to displayed to be be displayed on gaming on gaming device device 200. 200. Whena agame When gameis is storedonongaming stored gaming device device 200, 200, it may it may be be loaded loaded fromfrom a memory a memory 208 (e.g., 208 (e.g.,
from aa read from read only only memory memory(ROM)) (ROM)) or or from from thethe centraldetermination central determinationgaming gamingsystem system server 106 server 106 to tomemory memory 208. 208. The The memory 208may memory 208 mayinclude includeRAM, RAM, ROM ROM or another or another form form
of storage of storage media mediathat that stores stores instructions instructions for for execution bythe execution by theprocessor processor204. 204.Note Note thatthat
embodiments embodiments of of thethe present present disclosure disclosure represent represent an improvement an improvement in the in the art art of EGM of EGM software and software andprovide providenewnew technology technology in that in that theythey connect connect mobile mobile gaminggaming accounts accounts of of mobile games mobile gamesplayed playedonon mobile mobile computing computing devices devices withwith loyalty loyalty reward reward accounts accounts
associated with associated with wagering wageringgames games played played on EGMs on EGMs at brick-and-mortar at brick-and-mortar establishments establishments by by enabling digital enabling digital rewards wonononmobile rewards won mobilegames games to to be be securely securely redeemed redeemed at EGMs. at EGMs. These These embodiments embodiments arethus are thusnot notmerely merely new new game game rules rules or simply or simply a new a new display display pattern. pattern.
[0043] The
[0043] Thegaming gaming device device 200200 maymay include include a topper a topper display display 216216 or or another form another formofofa atop topbox box(e.g., (e.g., aa topper topperwheel, wheel,a atopper topperscreen, screen,etc.) etc.)which whichsits sitsabove above cabinet 218. cabinet 218. The Thecabinet cabinet218218 or or topper topper display display 216216 may may also also househouse a number a number of of other other componentswhich components which maymay be used be used to add to add features features to atogame a game being being played played on gaming on gaming devicedevice
200, including 200, including speakers speakers220, 220,a aticket ticket printer printer 222 whichprints 222 which printsbar-coded bar-codedtickets ticketsororother other media or mechanisms for storing or indicating a player’s credit value, a ticket reader 224 media or mechanisms for storing or indicating a player's credit value, a ticket reader 224
whichreads which readsbar-coded bar-codedtickets ticketsororother othermedia mediaor or mechanisms mechanisms for storing for storing or indicating or indicating a a player’s credit player's credit value, value, and and a a player player tracking tracking interface interface 232. Theplayer 232. The playertracking trackinginterface interface 232 may 232 mayinclude includea akey keypad pad226 226 forentering for enteringinformation, information,a aplayer playertracking trackingdisplay display228 228for for displaying information displaying information(e.g., (e.g., ananilluminated illuminatedor orvideo video display), display), a card a card reader reader 230 230 for for receiving data receiving data and/or and/or communicating communicating information information to and to and fromfrom media media or a or a device device such such as as a smart a phoneenabling smart phone enablingplayer playertracking. tracking.Ticket Ticket printer222222 printer maymay be used be used to print to print tickets tickets
for aa TITO for systemserver TITO system server 108. 108. The The gaming gaming device device 200200 may may further further include include a bill a bill
validator 234, validator player-input buttons 234, player-input buttons 236 236for for player playerinput, input, cabinet cabinet security security sensors sensors 238 238toto
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detect unauthorized unauthorizedopening openingof of thethe cabinet 218,218, a primary game display 240, and240, and a 20 Jun 2025
detect cabinet a primary game display a
secondarygame secondary game display display 242, 242, each each coupled coupled to operable to and and operable under under the control the control of gameof game controller 202. controller 202. 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0044] Gaming
[0044] Gaming device device 200200 may may be connected be connected over over network network 214 to214 to
player tracking player tracking system server 110 system server 110and anda asocial social casino casino server server 250. 250. Player Playertracking trackingsystem system ® server 110 server maybe, 110 may be,for for example, example,ananOASIS® OASIS system system manufactured manufactured by Aristocrat® by Aristocrat® 2025204697
Technologies,Inc. Technologies, Inc. Player Playertracking trackingsystem system server server 110 110 is is used used to to track track play play (e.g.amount (e.g. amount wagered,games wagered, games played, played, time time of play of play and/or and/or other other quantitative quantitative or qualitative or qualitative measures) measures)
for individual for individual players players SOsothat thatananoperator operatormaymay reward reward players players in a loyalty in a loyalty program. program.
Player tracking Player tracking system systemserver server110110 may may also also be inbe in communication communication withcasino with social social casino server 250 server to track 250 to track gameplay gameplayofofmobile mobile games. games. Social Social casino casino server server 250 250 may provide may provide a a casino application casino application ("app") (“app”)that thatmay maybe be downloaded downloaded by players by players tomobile to play play mobile games games (e.g., social (e.g., social games, wageringgames) games, wagering games) or or interact interact with with other other player player functionality functionality (e.g., (e.g.,
digital wallet, digital wallet,loyalty loyaltyprogram, program, messaging, messaging, funds management)on on funds management) their their mobile mobile
computingdevice. computing device.
[0045] Whena aplayer
[0045] When playerisisatatgaming gaming device200200 device in ain gaming a gaming establishment, the establishment, the player playermay mayuseuse thethe player player tracking tracking interface interface 232 232 to access to access his/her his/her
account information, account information,activate activatefree freeplay, play,and/or and/or request request various various information. information. Player Player tracking or tracking or loyalty loyalty programs seektotoreward programs seek reward players players forfor theirplay their playand and help help build build brand brand
loyalty to loyalty to the the gaming establishment.TheThe gaming establishment. rewards rewards typically typically correspond correspond to thetoplayer's the player's level of level of patronage (e.g., to patronage (e.g., to the the player's player's playing playing frequency and/or total frequency and/or total amount amountofofgame game plays at plays at aa given given casino). casino). Player Playertracking trackingrewards rewards (e.g.,prizes) (e.g., prizes)may maybe be complimentary complimentary
and/or discounted and/or discountedmeals, meals,lodging, lodging,entertainment entertainmentand/or and/or additionalplay. additional play.Player Player tracking tracking
information may information maybebecombined combined withwith other other information information thatthat is now is now readily readily obtainable obtainable by aby a casino management casino management system. system.
[0046]
[0046] Gamingdevices, Gaming devices, such such as as gaming devices 104A-104X, gaming devices 200, are 104A-104X, 200, are highly regulated highly regulated to to ensure fairness and, ensure fairness and, in in many cases, gaming many cases, gamingdevices devices104A-104X, 104A-104X, 200 200 are operable are operabletotoaward award monetary monetary awards awards (e.g., (e.g., typically typically dispensed dispensed in the in theof form form a of a redeemablevoucher). redeemable voucher). Therefore, Therefore, to satisfy to satisfy security security and and regulatory regulatory requirements requirements in a in a gamingenvironment, gaming environment, hardware hardware and software and software architectures architectures are implemented are implemented in in gaming gaming devices 104A-104X, devices 104A-104X,200200 that that differsignificantly differ significantly from fromthose thoseof ofgeneral-purpose general-purpose computers.Adapting computers. Adapting general general purpose purpose computers computers to function to function as gaming as gaming devices devices 200 is 200 is
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not simple simpleororstraightforward straightforwardbecause because of: of: 1) the regulatory requirements for gaming 20 Jun 2025
not 1) the regulatory requirements for gaming
devices 200, devices 200, 2) 2) the the harsh harsh environment environmentininwhich which gaming gaming devices devices 200 200 operate, operate, 3) security 3) security
requirements, 4)4)fault requirements, faulttolerance tolerancerequirements, requirements, andand 5) requirement 5) the the requirement for additional for additional 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
special purpose special purpose componentry enabling functionality componentry enabling functionality ofofananEGM. Thesedifferences EGM. These differences require substantial require substantial engineering engineeringeffort effortwith with respect respect to game to game designdesign implementation, implementation,
hardwarecomponents hardware componentsandand software. software. 2025204697
[0047] When
[0047] When a player a player wishes wishes to play to play the the gaming gaming device device 200, he/she 200, he/she can can insert cash or a ticket voucher through a coin acceptor (not shown) or bill validator 234 to insert cash or a ticket voucher through a coin acceptor (not shown) or bill validator 234 to
establish aa credit establish credit balance onthe balance on thegamine gamine machine. machine. The credit The credit balance balance is by is used used the by the player to player to place place wagers on instances wagers on instances of of the the game andtoto receive game and receive credit credit awards basedononthe awards based the outcomeofofwinning outcome winning instances. instances. The The credit credit balance balance is decreased is decreased byamount by the the amount of eachof each wagerand wager andincreased increasedupon upon a win. a win. TheThe player player can can add add additional additional credits credits to the to the balance balance at at any time. any time. The Theplayer playermaymay also also optionally optionally insert insert a loyaltyclub a loyalty clubcard cardinto intothe thecard cardreader reader 230. During 230. Duringthe thegame, game,thetheplayer playerviews viewsthethegame game outcome outcome on one on one or more or more of primary of the the primary gamedisplay game display240 240andand secondary secondary gamegame display display 242. 242. Other Other game game and and prize prize information information
mayalso may alsobe bedisplayed. displayed.
[0048] Foreach
[0048] For eachgame gameinstance, instance, aa player player may maymake makeselections, selections, which which mayaffect may affect play play of of the the game. Forexample, game. For example, theplayer the playermay may vary vary thethe totalamount total amount wagered wagered
by selecting by selecting the the amount bet per amount bet per line line and the number and the number ofoflines lines played. played. InInmany many games, games, thethe
player is asked to initiate or select options during course of game play (such as spinning a player is asked to initiate or select options during course of game play (such as spinning a
wheeltoto begin wheel beginaa bonus bonusround roundororselect selectvarious variousitems itemsduring duringa afeature featuregame). game).TheThe player player
maymake may make these these selectionsusing selections using theplayer-input the player-inputbuttons buttons 236, 236, theprimary the primary game game display display
240 which 240 whichmay may be be a touch a touch screen, screen, or or using using some some other other device device which which enables enables a player a player to to input information input into the information into the gaming device200. gaming device 200.
[0049] During
[0049] During certain certain game game events, events, the the gaming gaming device device 200display 200 may may display visual and visual auditory effects and auditory effects that that can can be be perceived by the perceived by the player. player. These Theseeffects effectsadd addtotothe the excitementof excitement of aa game, game,which whichmakes makes a player a player more more likely likely to to enjoy enjoy thethe playing playing experience. experience.
Auditoryeffects Auditory effects include include various varioussounds soundsthat thatare areprojected projectedbybythethespeakers speakers 220. 220. Visual Visual
effects include flashing lights, strobing lights or other patterns displayed from lights on effects include flashing lights, strobing lights or other patterns displayed from lights on
the gaming the device200 gaming device 200ororfrom fromlights lightsbehind behindthe theinformation informationpanel panel152 152(FIG. (FIG.1).1).
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[0050] When When the player is done, he/she cashescashes outcredit the credit balancebalance 20 Jun 2025
[0050] the player is done, he/she out the
(typically by pressing a cash out button to receive a ticket from the ticket printer 222). (typically by pressing a cash out button to receive a ticket from the ticket printer 222).
Theticket The ticket may maybebe"cashed-in" “cashed-in”forformoney money or inserted or inserted into into another another machine machine to establish to establish a a 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
credit balance for play. credit balance for play.
[0051] FIG.3 3isis aa schematic
[0051] FIG. schematic diagram diagramshowing showingananexemplary exemplary reward reward
system300 system 300that thatenables enablesdigital digital rewards rewards(e.g., (e.g., prizes) prizes) to to be be won fromgames won from games played played on on a a 2025204697
mobilecomputing mobile computing device device 302302 andand to redeemed to be be redeemed by a by a player player 304 304 at at gaming gaming devicedevice 200 200 in aa physical in physical venue. In the venue. In the example exampleembodiment, embodiment, player player 304 304 plays plays a social a social gamegame (e.g., (e.g., a a mobile game) mobile game) on on mobile mobile computing computingdevice device 302. 302. During Duringremote remotegameplay, gameplay,player player 304 304 can achieve can achieveone oneorormore more swag swag bagsbags through through in-game in-game accomplishments, accomplishments, time played, time played, or or other award triggers. Swag bags are digital rewards, including but are not limited to, free other award triggers. Swag bags are digital rewards, including but are not limited to, free
play credits, play credits, casino casino vouchers, vouchers,free freefood food or or beverages, beverages, freefree merchandise, merchandise, and virtual and virtual
currency credits. currency credits. Reward Reward system system 300300 enables enables player player 304 304 to redeem to redeem a reward a reward or a or a prize prize (e.g., aa swag (e.g., bag)won swag bag) won from from a mobile a mobile game game (e.g., (e.g., a social a social wagering wagering game, agame, mobilea mobile wageringgame) wagering game)while while physically physically presentatatgaming present gaming device device 200. 200.
[0052]
[0052] In the In the example embodiment, example embodiment, thethe mobile mobile game game is aissocial a social game game or or a wagering a wageringgame game that that cancan be played be played remotely remotely on mobile on mobile computing computing device device 302 via a302 via a software application software application ("app"), (“app”), such as aa casino such as casino gaming appororaaweb gaming app webbrowser. browser.TheThe mobile mobile
gamemay game maybe,be, forforexample, example, a game a game executed executed locally locally on mobile on mobile computing computing device device 302 or 302 or maybebea aweb-based may web-based game game executed executed within within a webabrowser web browser on computing on mobile mobile computing device device 302. In 302. In the the example exampleembodiment, embodiment, player player 304304 has has a mobile a mobile gaming gaming account account (e.g.,(e.g., a player a player
account profile) account profile) associated associatedwith withthe themobile mobile game. Forexample, game. For example,player player304 304maymay downloada amobile download mobile gaming gaming app app associated associated with with a slot a slot game game or a video or a video poker poker game, game, for for example, for example, for remote remote gameplay on mobile gameplay on mobile computing computing device device 302. 302. The Themobile mobilegaming gaming account of player 304 may be stored at database 308 or at social casino server 250. account of player 304 may be stored at database 308 or at social casino server 250.
[0053] Inthe
[0053] In the example exampleembodiment, embodiment,mobile mobilecomputing computing device302 device 302 is isinin
communication communication with with webweb server server 306, 306, whichwhich is in is in communication communication with PT with PTserver system system server 110. In some 110. In someembodiments, embodiments, player player 304 304 may may play play a web-based a web-based version version of theof the mobile mobile game game
hosted by hosted byweb webserver server306. 306.In In various various embodiments, embodiments, social social casino casino server server 250collect 250 may may collect data associated data associated with withplays, plays,rewards, rewards,purchases, purchases, playing playing frequency, frequency, and/or and/or gaming gaming level level from mobile from mobilecomputing computing device device 302,302, and transmit and transmit the collected the collected data data to PTto PT system system server server 110. 110. InInsome some embodiments, embodiments, social social casino casino server server 250 transmits 250 transmits the collected the collected data data to PT to PT
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systemserver server 110 110via viaweb web server306. 306. TheThe mobile gaming account includes information, 20 Jun 2025
system server mobile gaming account includes information,
such as, such as, but but not not limited limited to, to,login logincredentials credentials(to access (to thethe access mobile mobilegame), game), rewards, rewards, gaming gaming
history (e.g., history (e.g., data data associated associated with with the the games playedandand games played thethe time/date time/date played), played), purchase purchase 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
history (e.g., history (e.g.,time/date time/date virtual virtualcurrency currency credits creditsand/or and/or items items were purchased), and were purchased), andbilling billing information. information.
[0054] In Inthethe
[0054] example example embodiment, embodiment, playerplayer 304 is304 alsoisregistered also registered with a with a 2025204697
loyalty reward loyalty programofofa agaming reward program gaming operator operator (e.g.,aacasino). (e.g., casino). AsAssuch, such,player player304 304also alsohas has a loyalty a loyalty club club account account (or (or just just“loyalty "loyaltyaccount”) account") associated associated with with the thegaming operator. For gaming operator. For example,the example, the loyalty loyalty account account may maybebeassociated associatedwith witha aloyalty loyaltyprogram programofof a asingle singlecasino, casino,aa chain of casinos, or some other physical establishment (e.g., physical venue), such as a bar chain of casinos, or some other physical establishment (e.g., physical venue), such as a bar
or aa restaurant, or restaurant, where wagering where wagering games, games, suchsuch as gaming as gaming device device 200, 200, are are provided. provided. As As described above, described above,loyalty loyalty programs programstypically typicallyseek seektotoreward reward players players 304304 forfor their their play play andand
help build help build brand brand loyalty loyalty to to the the gaming gamingoperator. operator.TheThe rewards rewards typically typically correspond correspond to to the the level of level of patronage of player patronage of player 304 304(e.g., (e.g., playing playingfrequency, frequency,total total amount amountof of game game plays plays or or such) at such) at aa given given casino. In some casino. In embodiments, some embodiments, player player 304304 maymay be abe a first-time first-time visitorororanan visitor
infrequent visitor infrequent visitor who has registered who has registered for for aa loyalty loyalty account or may account or mayestablish establishaanew newloyalty loyalty account through account throughrewards rewards system system 300.300. PT system PT system server server 110 is 110 used is toused tracktoplay track play (e.g., (e.g., amountwagered, amount wagered, games games played, played, time time of playofand/or play other and/orquantitative other quantitative or qualitative or qualitative
measures)for measures) forindividual individualplayers players 304, 304, track track rewards rewards (e.g., (e.g., accumulated accumulated and redeemed and redeemed
rewards) for rewards) for each each player player 304 304 who plays wagering who plays wagering games gamesonongaming gaming device device 200. 200. In In particular, PT particular, PT system server 110 system server 110isis used used to to manage manageloyalty loyaltyaccounts accountsforforplayers players304 304 in in the the
loyalty program. loyalty program.
[0055] InInthe
[0055] the example exampleembodiment, embodiment, rewards rewards areare earned earned through through thethe
mobilegaming mobile gamingaccount account (e.g.,social (e.g., social gaming gamingaccount) account)associated associatedwith withthetheplayer player304. 304.TheThe mobilegaming mobile gaming account account is linked is linked to the to the loyalty loyalty account account of player of player 304 hosted 304 hosted by the by the operator. Reward operator. system 300 Reward system 300 includes includes gaming device 200 gaming device 200 networked networked with with PT PTsystem system server 110. server 110. PTPTsystem system server server 110110 is in is in communication, communication, via avia a communications communications networknetwork
(not shown (not inFIG. shown in FIG.3), 3), with with gaming gamingdevice device200200 andand a web a web server server 306. 306. Web Web server server 306 306 is is in communication in with communication with socialcasino social casino server server (e.g.,online (e.g., onlinegaming gaming server) server) 250 250 andand mobile mobile
computingdevice computing device302. 302. Social Social casino casino server server 250 250 is iniscommunication in communication with with web web server server 306 and 306 and mobile mobile computing computingdevice device302. 302.Mobile Mobile computing computing device device 302 302 may may be, be, for for example, a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop, or such. example, a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop, or such.
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[0056] In the the example example embodiment, when player player 304 wins aa swag bag 20 Jun 2025
[0056] In embodiment, when 304 wins swag bag
during remote during remotegameplay, gameplay, socialcasino social casino server250250 server maymay transmit transmit a player a player award award message message
to PT to PTsystem systemserver server110110 indicating indicating that that player player 304304 has has won won a swaga bag. swagPTbag. PT system system 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
server 110 server 110 may mayretrieve retrievea aplayer playerprofile profileassociated associatedwith withplayer player304304 from from database database 308 308 and update and updatethe theplayer playerprofile profile to to create create an an entry entry that that player player 304 has won 304 has wona aswag swag bag, bag, or or maystore may storeananaward award record record in in an an awards awards database database and link and link that that record record with with the loyalty the loyalty
account of account of player player 304. 304. When When player player 304304 visitsthethephysical visits physicalvenue venue and and cards cards in in atatgaming gaming 2025204697
device 200, device 200, gaming gamingdevice device 200200 maymay communicate communicate with PTwith PT server system system110 server 110 to to access access any stored any stored awards awardsofofplayer player304304 andand present present the the swagswag bag bag on on gaming gaming device device 200 for 200 for player 304 player 304toto select select and andredeem. redeem.In In particular,once particular, once player player 304304 is carded is carded intointo gaming gaming
device 200, device 200, the the swag swagbag bagmay may be be displayed displayed in an in an overlay overlay window window (service (service window window 458, 458, shownininFIG. shown FIG.4B) 4B)onon gaming gaming device device 200.200. Player Player 304view 304 may mayand view and their select select awards their awards and may and mayselect selectwhich which awards awards theythey wishwish to redeem. to redeem. Upon 304 Upon player player 304 selecting selecting a swag a swag bag for bag for redemption, redemption,gaming gaming device device 200 200 transmits transmits an award an award redemption redemption request request to PT to PT systemserver system server110. 110.PT PT system system server server 110 110 may update may update the player the player profileprofile of player of player 304 304 accordingly. Thus, accordingly. Thus,player player 304304 has has an incentive an incentive to redeem to redeem rewards rewards won won from from mobile mobile gamesatat the games the physical physical venue. venue.
[0057] FIGs.4A4Aand
[0057] FIGs. and4B4B illustrate an illustrate an example example award awardand andredemption redemption process for process for swag bags as swag bags as provided provided by by reward rewardsystem system300. 300.In In particular, FIG. particular, FIG.4A4A illustrates ananexample illustrates example mobile gamingenvironment mobile gaming environment 400 400 in which in which player player 304 accumulates 304 accumulates
one or one or more more swag swagbags bags406A-406N 406A-406N (collectively, "swag (collectively, “swagbags bags406") 406”)while whileplaying playing aa mobilegame. mobile game.AsAs shown shown in FIG. in FIG. 4A, 4A, player player 304 304 accumulates accumulates prizes prizes (e.g., (e.g., swagswag bags bags 406) 406)
when they when they play play aa mobile mobilegame gameon on mobile mobile computing computing device device 302.302. In example In the the example embodiment,player embodiment, player 304304 is awarded is awarded swag swag bagshewhen bags when or shehesatisfies or she satisfies a qualifying a qualifying
event. Qualifying event. Qualifyingevents events maymay include include making making qualifying qualifying purchases purchases within within the the mobile mobile game,such game, suchasaspurchases purchasesof of virtualcurrency virtual currency creditsororitems. credits items.ForFor example, example, player player 304 304 maysatisfy may satisfy aa qualifying qualifying event eventfor for one oneorormore moreswag swag bags bags whenwhen player player 304 purchases 304 purchases a a threshold quantity threshold quantity ofofvirtual virtualcurrency currencycredits creditsand/or and/or items items within within the mobile the mobile game. game. Additionally or Additionally or alternatively, alternatively, qualifying qualifying events events may beevents may be eventsthat thatoccur occurduring duringmobile mobile gameplay,such gameplay, suchas,as,for forexample, example, when when player player 304 exceeds 304 exceeds a certain a certain number number of of plays, plays, unlocks game unlocks gamefeatures, features,and/or and/orplays playsfor foraacertain certain period period of of time. time. Qualifying Qualifyingevents eventsmay may also include also include in-game in-gameaccomplishments accomplishments (e.g., (e.g., achieving achieving a predetermined a predetermined score, score, game- game- specific tasks specific tasks or or accomplishments, in-game accomplishments, in-game purchases, purchases, level,ororstatus) level, status)and andparticipation participation
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accomplishments (e.g.,participating participating in in aa multi-player multi-player tournament, tournament,exceeding exceedingan an amount 20 Jun 2025
accomplishments (e.g., amount
of time of time playing playingthe thegame, game,achieving achieving a daily a daily play play timetime for for a predetermined a predetermined numbernumber of of days, inviting days, inviting aanumber of new number of playersinto new players into the the game). Insome game). In someembodiments, embodiments, player player 304 304 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
maybebeawarded may awarded swag swag bags bags 406 406 whenwhen he orheshe or enters she enters an invited an invited geofenced geofenced area. area.
[0058] Inthe
[0058] In the example example embodiment, embodiment,awards awardsprovided provided in in swag swag bags bags 406 406 can include can include any anyofoffree free plays, plays, casino casino vouchers, vouchers,and andvirtual virtualcurrency currencycredits. credits. Free Freeplays plays 2025204697
maybeberedeemed may redeemedforfor gameplay gameplay on gaming on gaming machine machine 200 (e.g., 200 (e.g., as play as free free play credits credits or free or free
spins). Casino spins). Casinovouchers vouchers maymay include include coupons coupons thatbemay that may be redeemed redeemed at the at the physical physical venue(e.g., venue (e.g., for formerchandise, merchandise, food food and beverage, free and beverage, free table table game plays). Virtual game plays). Virtual currency currency credits may credits be credits may be credits for for remote gameplayofofmobile remote gameplay mobile game game on mobile on mobile computing computing devicedevice
302. InInembodiments 302. embodiments where where player player 304 304 is notisanot a frequent frequent visitor visitor of physical of the the physical venue, venue,
player 304 player 304may maybe be awarded awarded freefree playplay credits credits and/or and/or casino casino vouchers vouchers instead instead of virtual of virtual
currency credits currency credits to to encourage player304 encourage player 304totoplay playatat gaming gamingmachine machine 200 200 and and experience experience
gameplayatatthe gameplay thephysical physicalvenue. venue. In various In various embodiments, embodiments, a reward a reward is predetermined is predetermined
based on based onfactors factors such suchas, as, for for example, example,the theplayer's player’sprevious previousplay playonon mobile mobile computing computing
device 302, the player’s loyalty status (e.g., whether the player a frequent patron of the device 302, the player's loyalty status (e.g., whether the player a frequent patron of the
establishment), and establishment), and the the player's player’s spending spendinghistory historyatatthe theestablishment establishment(e.g., (e.g.,how how much much
money,ononaverage, money, average,the theplayer playerspends spendsatatthe the establishment). establishment).
[0059] InInvarious
[0059] various embodiments, embodiments, aa swag swag bag bag may maybebedetermined determined from from aa selection of selection of predetermined rewards(e.g., predetermined rewards (e.g.,aafixed fixedset set of of prizes). prizes). InInthese theseembodiments, embodiments, the factors the factors described aboveare described above areused usedtotodetermine determine which which reward, reward, from from the selection the selection of of available rewards, available rewards, to to award the player. award the player. Rewards Rewardsmaymay include, include, butbut areare not not limitedto,to,free limited free play credits, play credits, casino casino vouchers, vouchers, and and virtual virtual currency currency credits. credits. In Inone one embodiment, freeplay embodiment, free play credits are credits are provided provided to to aaplayer playeras asa aredeemable redeemable swag bag. Free swag bag. Freeplay playcredits credits may maybebefor foraa specific game specific gameorora atype type of of game, game, such such as, example, as, for for example, a mobile a mobile game game that that player player frequently plays frequently plays on onmobile mobilecomputing computing device device 302. 302. Additionally Additionally or alternatively, or alternatively, free free play credits play credits may enableaa player may enable player to to play play up up to to aa predetermined number predetermined number of of rounds rounds or or forfor a a predeterminedperiod predetermined periodofoftime. time.In In other other embodiments, embodiments, the swag the swag bagbemay bag may be aplay a free free play credit to credit to play play the theplayer’s player'sfavorite favorite(or frequently (or played) frequently mobile played) mobilegame game on gamingdevice on gaming device 200 for a chance to win real money instead of virtual currency credits. 200 for a chance to win real money instead of virtual currency credits.
[0060] Similar
[0060] Similar to to thethe free free play play credits,thethetype credits, typeandand number number of casino of casino
vouchersawarded vouchers awardedto to player player 304304 can can be predetermined be predetermined (based(based on the on the factors factors described described
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above), fixed, fixed, or or randomly determinedfrom from a range of of pre-establishedvoucher voucher types andand 20 Jun 2025
above), randomly determined a range pre-established types
voucherquantities. voucher quantities. Similar Similartotothe thefree freeplay playcredits creditsand andthethecasino casino vouchers vouchers discussed discussed
above, the above, the quantity quantity of of virtual virtual currency currencycredits credits may maybebepredetermined predetermined (based (based on or on one one or 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
moreofofthe more thefactors factorsdescribed describedabove), above), fixed,or or fixed, randomly randomly determined determined from afrom rangea of range of predeterminedquantities predetermined quantities (e.g., (e.g., for forexample, example, virtual virtualcurrency currency credits creditsmay may only only be be awarded awarded
in amounts of 5, 10, or 100 currency credits). in amounts of 5, 10, or 100 currency credits). 2025204697
[0061] InInthe
[0061] theexample example embodiment, embodiment, social social casino casino server server 250 250 is is configured toto generate configured generatereward reward alertmessages alert messages for for display display on mobile on mobile computing computing device device
302 each 302 eachtime timeplayer player304 304 makes makes a purchase a purchase within within the mobile the mobile game. game. In embodiments In embodiments
whereaaswag where swagbag bag406 406 is isawarded awarded while while playing playing a web-based a web-based version version of the of the mobile mobile game, game,
webserver web server306 306may maybe be configured configured to instruct to instruct mobile mobile computing computing device device 302 302 to to display display a a rewardalert reward alert message. Reward message. Reward alertmessages alert messages maymay direct direct player player 304304 to card to card into into (e.g.,log (e.g., log into) an into) an electronic electronic gaming machine gaming machine (EGM), (EGM), such such as gaming as gaming devicedevice 200, to200, to redeem redeem the the awardedswag awarded swagbagbag 406406 at particular at a a particularphysical physicalvenue. venue. For For example, example, social social casino casino server server
250 may 250 mayinstruct instructmobile mobile computing computing device device 302 302 to to display display a reward a reward alert message alert message that that states, “please states, "pleasego goto toCasino Casino X X at at address address Y Y to to redeem yourswag redeem your swagbag." bag.”As As shown shown in FIG. in FIG.
4A, player 4A, player 304 304may mayview view thethe rewards rewards wonwon within within the the mobile mobile game game on mobile on mobile computing computing
device 302. device 302. Reward Reward entries entries areare stored stored in in thethe mobile mobile gaming gaming account account of player of player 304 304 for for subsequentredemption subsequent redemptionatatananEGM. EGM. Player Player 304 304 may accumulate may accumulate rewardsrewards over a over a period period of of time in time in his his or orher hermobile mobile gaming account. gaming account.
[0062] In Inthetheexample
[0062] example embodiment, embodiment, mobilemobile computing computing device device 302 302 is in is in communication communication with with social social casino casino server server 250250 via via a network a network 404, 404, such such as Internet, as the the Internet, a a local area local network(LAN), area network (LAN), a cellular a cellular phone phone connection, connection, or other or other such such communication communication
network. Social network. Socialcasino casinoserver server250 250 determines determines when when a qualifying a qualifying event event is satisfied is satisfied (e.g., (e.g.,
whentotoaward when award a swag a swag bag), bag), and and determines determines the reward(s) the reward(s) in swag in the the swag bag tobag to to award award to player 304. player When 304. When player player 304 304 satisfiesa aqualifying satisfies qualifyingevent eventduring duringplay playofofthe the mobile mobilegame, game, social casino social casino server server250 250 may transmit aa swag may transmit swag bag bagnotification notification message message to to mobile mobile computingdevice computing device302302 to to notifyplayer notify player304. 304.Social Social casino casino server server 250250 may may also also transmit, transmit,
to PT to PTsystem systemserver server 110, 110, a swag a swag bag award bag award messagemessage including including an identifier an account account identifier associated with associated with the the player's player’s mobile mobilegaming gaming account account (e.g., (e.g., player player account account profile) profile) andand a a swagbag swag bagidentifier identifier associated associated with withthe theawarded awarded swag swag bag.bag. PT system PT system serverserver 110 110 may may retrieve player retrieve player account profile of account profile of player player 304 304from fromdatabase database 308308 andand create create a swag a swag bag bag
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entry for for the the awarded awardedswag swag bagbag in the player account profile, thereby updating player 20 Jun 2025
entry in the player account profile, thereby updating player
account profile of player 304 to reflect the awarded swag bag. account profile of player 304 to reflect the awarded swag bag.
[0063] PTPTsystem systemserver server110 110isiscommunicatively communicativelycoupled coupledtotodatabase database 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0063]
308. InInthe 308. theexample example embodiment, embodiment, both both the mobile the mobile gaming gaming accountaccount and loyalty and loyalty account account
of player of player 304 304are arestored storedatatdatabase database308. 308. In other In other embodiments, embodiments, the mobile the mobile gaming gaming account of account of player player 304 304may maybe be stored stored at at a a database database separatefrom separate from database database 308. 308. In these In these 2025204697
embodiments,PTPT embodiments, system system server server 110110 is in is in communication communication with with both both databases. databases. In certain In certain
embodiments,player embodiments, player304304 only only has has a mobile a mobile gaming gaming account. account. In various In various embodiments, embodiments,
PTsystem PT systemserver server110 110 generates generates a player a player profile profile associated associated with with each each player player 304 304 in in the the loyalty program, loyalty andstores program, and stores the the player player profile profile at atdatabase database308. 308. In In these these embodiments, the embodiments, the
player profile player profile includes includes data dataasastototheir theirloyalty loyaltyaccount, account, such such as, as, for for example, example, loginlogin
credentials associated credentials associated with with their their loyalty loyalty account, account, games played atat the games played thephysical physical establishment, rewards, establishment, rewards, and and billing billing information. Theplayer information. The playerprofile profile may mayalso alsoinclude includedata data associated with associated with their their mobile mobilegaming gaming account, account, such such as, as, forfor example, example, their their account account namename
and credentials, and credentials, avatar avatar icon iconand and avatar avatarname, name, and and mobile gameplay mobile game playdata. data.
[0064] InInthe
[0064] the example exampleembodiment, embodiment, PT PT system system server server 110110 links links thethe
loyalty account loyalty account ofofplayer player304 304with with theirmobile their mobile gaming gaming account account at database at database 308. 308. PT PT systemserver system server110 110may may link link both both accounts accounts of player of player 304304 together together by matching by matching the login the login
credentials (e.g., account name, username) of the loyalty account to the login credentials credentials (e.g., account name, username) of the loyalty account to the login credentials
of the of the mobile gamingaccount. mobile gaming account. In other In other embodiments, embodiments, PT system PT system server server 110both 110 links links both accounts together accounts together by byusing usingaccount accountidentifiers identifiersand/or and/orplayer playerinformation. information.ForFor example, example,
PTsystem PT systemserver server110 110 maymay linklink two two accounts accounts together together by matching by matching one orone moreordetails more details within the within the accounts, accounts, such suchasasananemail email address, address, mailing mailing address, address, phone phone number, number, and/orand/or
billing information billing information to to each each other. In certain other. In certain embodiments, embodiments, PTPT system system server server 110110 detects detects
that aa mobile that gamingaccount mobile gaming accountandand a loyaltyaccount a loyalty account areare both both associated associated with with player player 304, 304,
and transmits and transmitsa averification verificationmessage message via via email email and/or and/or text message text message to 304, to player player 304, requesting confirmation. requesting confirmation. Linking Linking loyalty loyalty accounts accounts with with mobile mobile gaming accounts of gaming accounts of players 304 players 304 enables enables PT PTsystem systemserver server110 110tototrack trackand andmanage manage swag swag bagsbags won won by players by players
304. 304.
[0065] FIG.
[0065] FIG. 4B4Billustrates illustrates an an example examplegaming gaming establishment establishment environment450 environment 450ininwhich which player player 304304 redeems redeems swagswag bags bags 406from 406 won wongameplay from gameplay of the of the mobile game mobile game at at an an electronic electronicgaming gamingmachine machine(EGM), (EGM), such such as as gaming gaming device device 200. 200. As As
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shownininFIG. FIG. 4B,4B, in the example embodiment, player player 304the visits the physical venue 20 Jun 2025
shown in the example embodiment, 304 visits physical venue
associated with associated with swag swagbags bags 406406 and and cardscards into into (e.g., (e.g., logslogs into)into) gaming gaming devicedevice 200 to 200 to redeemswag redeem swagbags bags 406. 406. 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0066]
[0066] In particular, In particular, player player tracking tracking interface interface 232 232 is is in in communication communication
with PT with PTsystem systemserver server110 110via vianetwork network 214. 214. In In thethe example example embodiment, embodiment, player player tracking tracking
interface 232 interface includesa aplayer 232 includes playerreward reward module module 454 isthat 454 that is configured configured to and to award award and 2025204697
redeemswag redeem swagbags bags 406406 wonwon fromfrom mobile mobile gamesgames playedplayed on mobile on mobile computing computing device device 302. 302. Player tracking interface 232 also includes a player tracking display 456 (e.g., similar to Player tracking interface 232 also includes a player tracking display 456 (e.g., similar to
player tracking player tracking display display 228, 228, shown shownin in FIG. FIG. 2) 2) andand a service a service window window 458 within 458 within playerplayer
tracking display tracking display 456. 456. InInthetheexample example embodiment, embodiment, service service windowwindow 458 458 is an is an overlay overlay windowthat window thatisisdisplayed displayedonontop topofofplayer playertracking trackingdisplay display 456 456when when a playerhashasa aswag a player swag bag 406. bag 406. Swag Swagbags bags406 406 aredisplayed are displayedwithin within service service window window458. 458.InInthe theexample example embodiment,after embodiment, afterplayer player304 304 is is carded carded into into gaming gaming device device 200, 200, player player reward reward modulemodule
454 prompts 454 promptsservice servicewindow window458458 to open to open and and display display swagswag bags bags 406bywon 406 won by player player 304. 304. Player tracking Player tracking interface interface 232 232 further further includes includescard cardreader reader230 230 and and key key pad pad 226. 226.
[0067]
[0067] In In some some embodiments, embodiments, player player 304use 304 can cana use a physical physical playerplayer card card
452, such as, for example, a loyalty club card (e.g., loyalty rewards card) associated with 452, such as, for example, a loyalty club card (e.g., loyalty rewards card) associated with
their loyalty their loyaltyaccount. account. For For example, player 304 example, player 304can canuse usecard cardreader reader230 230(shown (showninin FIG. FIG. 2)2)
to swipe to or insert swipe or insert their theirloyalty loyaltyclub clubcard cardinto gaming into gaming device device 200. In some 200. In embodiments, some embodiments,
player 304 player 304 can cancardlessly cardlessly connect connecttotogaming gaming device device 200200 using using mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice
302. For 302. Forexample, example,player player304304 cancan card card in in with with mobile mobile computing computing device device 302 302 by by using using a a one-time code one-time code(OTC) (OTC) provided provided at at gaming gaming device device 200.200. In these In these embodiments, embodiments, player player 304 304 selects a “mobile login” option displayed on player tracking display 228 to initiate login selects a "mobile login" option displayed on player tracking display 228 to initiate login
while physically while physically present present at at gaming device200. gaming device 200.Player Player tracking tracking interface232 interface 232 transmitsa transmits a request for request for aa one-time one-timecode codetotoPTPT system system server server 110, 110, and receives and receives the one-time the one-time code code generated by generated byPTPTsystem system server server 110110 in return. in return. In certain In certain embodiments, embodiments, playerplayer tracking tracking
interface 232 interface of gaming 232 of gaming device device 200 200 generates generates the one-time the one-time code code for for display. display. Player Player tracking interface tracking interface 232 232 displays displays the the one-time codeon one-time code onplayer playertracking trackingdisplay display228. 228.Player Player 304 then 304 thenenters entersthe thedisplayed displayedone-time one-time code code on mobile on mobile computing computing device device 302. 302. More More specifically, player specifically, player 304 logs into 304 logs into aa player playerapp apponon mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice 302, 302, and and subsequentlyenters subsequently entersthe the displayed displayedone-time one-time code code in in a designated a designated areaarea within within the the player player
app. The app. Themobile mobilecomputing computing device device 302 302 transmits transmits a login a login request request to web to web server server 306 306 via via a a public network public network460 460(e.g., (e.g., the the Internet, Internet,aaWiFi WiFi network, or aa mobile network, or phonenetwork). mobile phone network).TheThe
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login request includes authentication request information that identifies a user of mobile 20 Jun 2025
login request includes authentication request information that identifies a user of mobile
computingdevice computing device302 302 (e.g.,player (e.g., player 304) 304)and andthe theinputted inputted one-time one-timecode. code.
[0068] In cardless cardless embodiments, embodiments, PTPT system server 110110 maymay authenticate 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0068] In system server authenticate
the player the player by by verifying verifying that that the the one-time one-timecode codereceived received from from mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice
302 matches 302 matchesthe theone-time one-timecode code generated generated by by PT system PT system server server 110 110 or byor by gaming gaming device device
200. InIncertain 200. certain embodiments, embodiments,PT PT system system server server 110 110 has has a a time-out time-out (e.g., (e.g., log log out) out) period period 2025204697
associated with associated with the the one-time one-timecodes. codes.InInthese theseembodiments, embodiments, if player if player 304304 doesdoes not not input input
the generated the generated one-time one-timecode code into into mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice 302 within 302 within the designated the designated
time-out period, the login session ends and player 304 is required to initiate login again. time-out period, the login session ends and player 304 is required to initiate login again.
If the If the received received one-time codeand one-time code andthe thegenerated generatedone-time one-time code code match, match, PT system PT system server server
110 transmitsa alogin 110 transmits logincommand command to player to player tracking tracking interface interface 232, prompting 232, prompting player player tracking interface tracking interface 232 232 to to card card player player 304 304 in in (e.g., (e.g.,loglogplayer 304 player in). 304 The in). Thelogin command login command
mayadditionally may additionallyinclude includeplayer playerauthentication authenticationinformation information (e.g.,user (e.g., username, name, password, password,
device ID). device ID).
[0069]
[0069] In In anan alternativeembodiment, alternative embodiment, player player 304304 can can cardcard in with in with mobile mobile
TM computing device computing device 302 302 by byusing using wireless wireless beacons, beacons, such such as as BLUETOOTH -based BLUETOOTHTM-based or or near-field communications near-field (NFC) communications (NFC) beacons. beacons. In these In these embodiments, embodiments, gaminggaming device device 200 200 is is
equippedwith equipped withananNFCNFC beacon beacon 440. A440. A selects player player aselects a “mobile "mobile login” login" option in option the in the player app player appand andplaces placestheir theirmobile mobile computing computing device device 302 beacon 302 near near beacon 440 to initiate 440 to initiate
login. Initially, login. Initially, NFC beacon440 NFC beacon 440isisinin an anunpaired unpairedstate state and andbroadcasts broadcastsa adefault defaultbeacon beacon ID. Upon ID. Upon detectionofofa apairing detection pairingattempt attempt(e.g., (e.g., by by mobile mobilecomputing computing device device 302), 302), gaming gaming
device 200 device requests aa custom 200 requests custom ID ID from from PT server system PT server system 110. PTserver 110. PT server system system 110 110 generates aa custom generates customID, ID,transmits transmitsthethecustom custom ID ID to gaming to gaming device device 200,stores 200, and and stores it in it in database 308. database 308.Upon Upon receipt, receipt, beacon beacon 440 broadcasts 440 broadcasts the custom the custom beacon identifier beacon identifier to to mobilecomputing mobile computing device device 302.302. In various In various embodiments, embodiments, player tracking player tracking interface interface 232 232 continuouslybroadcasts continuously broadcaststhe the unique uniquebeacon beaconidentifier. identifier.
[0070]
[0070] In In theseembodiments, these embodiments, the the mobile mobile gaming gaming app detects app detects the custom the custom
beaconidentifier beacon identifier broadcast broadcast by bybeacon beacon440, 440, andand transmits transmits a login a login request request to system to PT PT system server 110 server via public 110 via public network network460. 460.TheThe login login request request maymay include include information, information, suchsuch as, as, but not limited to, the player’s authentication information and the detected custom beacon but not limited to, the player's authentication information and the detected custom beacon
identifier of identifier of beacon 440. PTPT beacon 440. system system server server 110 authenticates 110 authenticates the player the player by verifying by verifying
whetherthe whether thereceived receivedcustom custom beacon beacon identifier identifier matches matches the transmitted the transmitted unique unique beaconbeacon
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identifier. Upon successful authentication, authentication, PT PT system systemserver server110110 transmits an 20 Jun 2025
identifier. Upon successful transmits an
authentication success authentication messagetotoplayer success message playertracking trackinginterface interface 232, 232, allowing allowingplayer playertracking tracking interface 232 to card the player in (e.g., begin rated session play). In some embodiments, interface 232 to card the player in (e.g., begin rated session play). In some embodiments, 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
player tracking player tracking interface interface 232 changesthe 232 changes thecustom custombeacon beacon identifierforforeach identifier eachnewnew pairing pairing
attempt. In attempt. In some someembodiments, embodiments, player player 304304 is required is required to to complete complete oneone or more or more
additional steps additional steps to to complete thelogin complete the loginprocess. process.ForFor example, example, gaming gaming devicedevice 200 200 may may require player require 304 to player 304 to complete completeananadditional additionalstep stepofofentering enteringa aone-time one-timecode code displayed displayed 2025204697
on player on player tracking trackingdisplay display228 228into intomobile mobile computing computing device device 302 prior 302 prior to carding to carding the the player in. player in.
[0071] After
[0071] After player player 304304 cards cards intointo gaming gaming device device 200, 200, PT system PT system server server
110 retrieves player 110 retrieves player activity activity information informationfrom from the the player’s player's mobile mobile gaming gaming accountaccount in in database 308. database 308.PTPT system system server server 110 110 detects, detects, fromfrom the retrieved the retrieved information, information, that that player player
304 has 304 has one oneorormore morerewards rewards (e.g.,swag (e.g., swag bags bags 406) 406) eligible eligible forredemption for redemption in in theirmobile their mobile gamingaccount. gaming account.In In thethe example example embodiment, embodiment, PT system PT system server server 110 110 displays displays the the one or one or moreswag more swag bags bags 406406 at service at service window window 458. specifically, 458. More More specifically, service service window window 458 is 458 is displayed as displayed as an an overlay overlay window window on on toptop of of player player tracking tracking display display 228. 228. ForFor example, example, uponupon
carding into carding into gaming gamingdevice device 200, 200, service service window window 458 458 may may open openplayer within withintracking player tracking display 228, display 228, and andswag swagbags bags 406406 may may be displayed be displayed withinwithin service service windowwindow 458. In 458. other In other embodiments,PTPT embodiments, system system server server 110110 displays displays swagswag bagsbags 406player 406 at at player tracking tracking display display 228 228 rather than rather than overlaying service window overlaying service window 458458 on top on top of player of player tracking tracking display display 228.228. In In the the exampleembodiment, example embodiment, player player reward reward module module 454 processes 454 processes the bags the swag swag406. bagsPlayer 406. 304 Player 304 can opt can opt to to redeem redeema areward rewardat at gaming gaming device device 200 200 by using, by using, for example, for example, key226pad key pad to 226 to select the select thereward reward to to be be redeemed. redeemed.
[0072]
[0072] TheThe free free play play credits credits areare displayed displayed at service at service window window 458. In 458. In
other embodiments, other thefree embodiments, the freeplay playcredits credits are are displayed displayed at at player player tracking tracking display display 228. 228. InIn other embodiments, other embodiments,thethequantity quantityofofcredits creditsare arefixed fixedororare are randomly randomly determined determined from from a a range of range of established established credit credit quantities quantities (e.g., (e.g.,forforexample, example,credits creditsmay may only only be be awarded in awarded in
amounts of 5, 25, or 100 free play credits). If player 304 decides to redeem the free play amounts of 5, 25, or 100 free play credits). If player 304 decides to redeem the free play
credits and credits and play play aa wagering game onongaming wagering game gamingmachine machine 200, 200, PT PT system system server server 110 110 transfers the free play credits to gaming device 200 via player tracking interface 232. transfers the free play credits to gaming device 200 via player tracking interface 232.
[0073] In Inembodiments
[0073] embodiments wherewhere playerplayer 304 redeems 304 redeems free free play play credits credits for for play on play on gaming gamingmachine machine 200, 200, player player reward reward module module 454 applies 454 applies the play the free free play credit credit and and
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plays aa wagering wagering game selected by by the the player. player. In In some some embodiments, player reward 20 Jun 2025
plays game selected embodiments, player reward
module 454 module 454instructs instructs service service window 458totodisplay window 458 displaythe the selected selected game. game. In Insome some embodiments,swag embodiments, swag bags bags 406406 may may include include casino casino vouchers. vouchers. If a player If a player decides decides to redeem to redeem 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
a casino a casino voucher, voucher, "ticket-out" “ticket-out” printer printer 126 (shownininFIG. 126 (shown FIG.1)1)cancan printa acasino print casinovoucher voucher whenthe when theplayer playerredeems redeemsthethereward. reward.In In some some embodiments, embodiments, rewards rewards may include may include virtualvirtual
currency credits. currency credits. Virtual Virtual currency currencycredits credits are are credits credits that that can can be used to be used to play play games gamesoror purchaseitems purchase itemswithin withinaamobile mobilegame game played played on on mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice 302. 302. If If player player 2025204697
304 decides 304 decidestotoredeem redeemthethe virtualcurrency virtual currency credits,PTPT credits, system system server server 110 110 transfers transfers the the redeemedcredits redeemed creditsto to the the mobile mobilegaming gamingaccount account of of player304. player 304.
[0074] InInthe
[0074] the example exampleembodiment, embodiment,after afterplayer player 304 304redeems redeemsone oneoror moreswag more swagbags bags406406 at at gaming gaming machine machine 200,200, the the redeemed redeemed swag swag bag bag 406 of406 of player player 304 is304 is updated as updated as redeemed. redeemed. Gaming Gaming machine machine 200 200 may may transmit transmit a redemption a redemption notification notification
messagetotoPTPTsystem message system server server 110110 viavia operative operative network network 214,214, notifying notifying PT system PT system server server
110 that swag 110 that swagbag bag406406 hashas been been redeemed. redeemed. The redemption The redemption notification notification messagemessage may may include aa player include player identifier identifier associated associated with with player player304, 304,a amachine machine identifier identifier associated associated
with gaming with gamingmachine machine 200200 at which at which swag swag bagwas bag 406 406redeemed, was redeemed, and and other other information information
regarding the regarding the swag swagbag bagredeemed. redeemed. In response, In response, PT system PT system serverserver 110 110 may may retrieve retrieve the the player account player accountprofile profile of of player player304 304from from database database 308 308 and and update update the player the player account account
profile to profile toreflect reflectthethe redeemed redeemedswag swag bag bag 406. 406.
[0075] FIG.
[0075] FIG. 5 illustratesananexemplary 5 illustrates exemplary method method 500 500 of of awarding awarding digitaldigital
rewardsfor rewards for remote remotegameplay gameplayof of a mobile a mobile or or web-based web-based game. game. In particular, In particular, method method 500 500 is implemented is implemented in in mobile mobile gaming gaming environment environment 400 400 (shown in FIG. (shown in FIG. 4A). As shown 4A). As showninin FIG. 5, FIG. 5, method 500includes method 500 includes receiving receiving 502, 502, by by PT server system PT server 110, mobile system 110, mobile game game activity information activity associated with information associated with aa mobile mobilegame game played played on on mobile mobile computing computing devicedevice
302 associated 302 associatedwith witha aplayer, player,such such as as player player 304304 (all(all shown shown in FIG. in FIG. 4A). 4A). PT PT server server system100 system 100may may receive receive mobile mobile game game activity activity information information fromfrom social social casino casino server server 250,250,
whichisis in which in communication communication with with thethe player’s player's mobile mobile computing computing device device 302 (both 302 (both shown shown
in FIG. in 4A). Method FIG. 4A). Method500500 also also includes includes determining determining 504,504, fromfrom the received the received mobile mobile game game activity information, activity a qualifying information, a qualifying event. event. AsAs described described above, above, a qualifying a qualifying eventevent may may include aa qualifying include qualifying purchase madebybythe purchase made theplayer playerininthe the mobile mobilegame game and/or and/or an an event event that that
occurs during occurs during remote remote gameplay gameplayofofthethemobile mobile game. game. Method Method 500includes 500 also also includes determining506, determining 506,bybyPT PT server server system system 110, 110, a first a first awarded awarded prize prize to award to award the the player player based upon based uponthe thequalifying qualifyingevent. event. Prizes Prizes(e.g., (e.g., swag bags406A-406N, swag bags 406A-406N, shown shown in FIG. in FIG. 4A) 4A)
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maybebepredetermined predetermined based upon factors, including, forfor example, the the player’s historical 20 Jun 2025
may based upon factors, including, example, player's historical
play activity of the mobile game. play activity of the mobile game.
[0076] InInsome someembodiments, embodiments,prizes prizes may maybeberandomly randomlydetermined. determined.InIn 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0076]
other embodiments, other embodiments, prizes prizes maymay be determined be determined basedtheupon based upon the player’s player's activity activity at a at a physical gaming physical gamingestablishment. establishment.ForFor example, example, if PTifserver PT server system system 110 detects 110 detects that that the the player does player does not nothave havea aloyalty loyaltyrewards rewards account account to link to link withwith the the player’s player's mobile mobile game game 2025204697
account, PT account, PTserver serversystem system110 110 maymay determine determine that that the the player player is infrequent is an an infrequent visitor visitor of of physical gaming physical gamingestablishments, establishments, such such as casinos. as casinos. In example, In this this example, when when the the player player satisfies aa qualifying satisfies qualifying event event in in the the mobile game,PTPT mobile game, server server system system 110 110 may award may award the the player free player free play play credits credits and/or and/orcasino casinovouchers vouchers instead instead of virtual of virtual currency currency credits credits to to encouragethe encourage theplayer playertotoplay playatat an anEGM, EGM, such such as gaming as gaming device device 200. 200. MethodMethod 500 also500 also includes storing includes storing 508, by PT 508, by PTserver serversystem system110, 110,a afirst first awarded awardedprize prizeentry entryininananaccount account associated with associated with the theplayer. player.TheThe firstawarded first awarded prize prize entry entry identifies identifies the the first first awarded awarded
prize. For prize. For example, example,PTPTserver serversystem system 110110 may may retrieve retrieve a mobile a mobile gamegame account account
associated with associated with the the player player from fromdatabase database308 308and and createananentry create entryininthe theplayer's player’saccount account for the for the awarded swagbag. awarded swag bag.Method Method 500 also 500 also includes includes instructing instructing 510 mobile 510 mobile computing computing
device 302 device 302totodisplay displayaamessage messageto to notifythetheplayer notify playertotoredeem redeem thethe awarded awarded prize prize at at an an electronic gaming electronic machine. gaming machine.
[0077] FIG.
[0077] FIG. 6 illustratesananexemplary 6 illustrates exemplary method method 600 600 of enabling of enabling a player, a player,
such as such as player player 304 304 (shown (shownininFIG.3), FIG.3),totoredeem redeemdigital digitalrewards rewardswon won on on a mobile a mobile or web- or web-
based game based gameatat an an electronic electronic gaming machine(EGM), gaming machine (EGM), such such as as gaming gaming machine machine 200 200 (shownininFIG. (shown FIG.2). 2).In In particular,method particular, method600600 is implemented is implemented in gaming in gaming establishment establishment
environment 450 environment 450 (shown (shownininFIG. FIG.4B). 4B).As As shown shown in FIG. in FIG. 6, method 6, method 600 includes 600 includes
detecting 602, detecting 602, by the EGM, by the EGM, a a presence presence of of theplayer. the player.TheThe EGMEGM may detect may detect the presence the presence
of the of the player player by byreceiving receivinga aplayer playerinput inputfrom from the the player player (e.g., (e.g., thethe player player inserting inserting a a physical loyalty physical loyalty card cardinto intothe theEGM) EGM) or byordetecting by detecting the player’s the player's mobile mobile computing computing
device 302 device 302(e.g., (e.g., pairing pairing with with the the player's player’s mobile mobilecomputing computing device). device). If player If the the player is is detected via detected via mobile mobilecomputing computing device device 302 302 (shown (shown in 3), in FIG. FIG.the 3),EGM themay EGM may initiate initiate a a mobilelogin mobile loginprocess processtotoauthenticate authenticatethe theplayer, player, asas described describedabove. above.More More specifically, specifically,
the EGM the may EGM may display display a one-time a one-time codecode or broadcast or broadcast a custom a custom beacon beacon identifier identifier associated associated
with the with the EGM. EGM. TheThe player player maymay input input the the displayed displayed one-time one-time codecode into into mobile mobile computing computing
device 302 device 302and andtransmit transmitaa login login request request message includingthe message including theone-time one-timecode codetotoPTPTserver server system 110. system 110. InIn embodiments embodimentswhere wherethetheEGM EGM broadcasts broadcasts a custom a custom beacon beacon identifier, identifier,
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mobilecomputing computing device 302 302 may orpair or otherwise establish a connection with the with the 20 Jun 2025
mobile device may pair otherwise establish a connection
EGM. EGM. In In these these embodiments, embodiments, mobile mobile computing computing device device 302 may302 may transmit, transmit, to PT server to PT server
system110, system 110,aalogin login request request message messagethat thatincludes includesthe thedetected detectedcustom custom beacon beacon identifier. identifier. 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
After the After the player player is is authenticated, authenticated, the the player player may maybebecarded carded into into (e.g.,logged (e.g., logged into)thethe into)
EGM. EGM. In In some some embodiments, embodiments, thecan the EGM EGM can the detect detect the presence presence of the of the player player using facial using facial
recognition (e.g., recognition (e.g., via via a cameradevice a camera devicebuilt builtinto intothe theEGMEGM and/or and/or associated associated with with the the mobilecomputing mobile computing device), device), fingerprintscanning fingerprint scanning (e.g.,via (e.g., viaa afingerprint fingerprint sensor sensorassociated associated 2025204697
with the with the EGM EGM and/or and/or thethe mobile mobile computing computing device), device), retinal retinal scanning scanning (e.g., (e.g., via via a retinal a retinal
scanningdevice scanning devicebuilt built into into the the EGM and/orassociated EGM and/or associatedwith withthe themobile mobilecomputing computing device), device),
voice recognition voice recognition (e.g., (e.g., via viaaudio audioinput inputcaptured captured by by aamicrophone onthe microphone on the EGM EGM and/or and/or thethe
mobile computing mobile computingdevice), device), additional additional types types of of DNA DNA scanning, scanning, verification bybyanan verification
employee associated employee associated with withthethegaming gaming operator operator (e.g., (e.g., casino casino personnel), personnel), and/or and/or
verification by government ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport). verification by government ID (e.g., driver's license, passport).
[0078] Method
[0078] Method 600 also 600 also includes includes retrieving retrieving 604 mobile 604 mobile game activity game activity
information associated information associatedwith withthethe player player fromfrom the player’s the player's mobile mobile gaming gaming account account in in database 308. database 308. The The retrievedmobile retrieved mobile game game activity activity information information may may include include information information
regarding the regarding the one one or or more moreswag swagbags bags 406406 (shown (shown in FIG. in FIG. 4A) 4A) accumulated accumulated by theby the player player
from remote from remote gameplay gameplay of of the the mobile mobile game on mobile game on mobile computing computingdevice device 302. 302. Method Method 600 further 600 further includes includes displaying displaying606 606 the the one one or or more swag bags more swag bagsdetected detected from fromthe the retrieved mobile retrieved gameactivity mobile game activityinformation informationininananoverlay overlaywindow window on the on the EGM.EGM. Method Method
600 also 600 also includes includes receiving receiving 608 608 aa player player selection selection of of one one or or more swagbags more swag bagstotoredeem redeemat at
the EGM. the EGM.
[0079] FIGs.
[0079] FIGs.7A-7D 7A-7D are are example example screenshots screenshots of winning of winning a digital a digital
reward in reward in aamobile mobileenvironment environment andand redeeming redeeming the digital the digital reward reward at anatEGM an EGM environment,asasshown environment, showninin FIGs.4A4A FIGs. andand 4B.4B. In particular, In particular, FIGs. FIGs. 7A-7C 7A-7C illustrate illustrate various various
screenshots displayed screenshots displayed on onaauser userinterface interface 702 702 of of mobile mobilecomputing computing device device 302302 during during an an example award example awardprocess, process, as as described described in in FIG. FIG. 4A. 4A. FIG. FIG. 7A 7A illustratesananexample illustrates example screenshot 700A screenshot 700Aof ofthetheuser user interface702702 interface forfor purchasing purchasing a variety a variety of packs of packs of virtual of virtual
currency credits. currency credits. As As shown shownininFIG. FIG.7A,7A, some some of the of the virtual virtual currency currency packs packs are are
accompaniedbyby accompanied a swag a swag bagbag iconicon (or (or just just “swag "swag bag”) bag") 704.704. The player The player 304select 304 may may select a a virtual currency virtual currency pack for purchase pack for purchasethat that includes includes aa swag swagbag bag704. 704. FIG. FIG. 7B illustrates 7B illustrates an an examplescreenshot example screenshot700B 700Bof of thethe user user interface702 interface 702displaying displaying a swag a swag bagbag message message to to the the player 304 player 304when whenthetheplayer playerperforms performs a purchase a purchase or otherwise or otherwise achieves achieves a swag a swag bag bag 704. 704.
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As shown shownin in FIG. 7B,7B, the the swag bag message directs the player 304 to304 to avisit a physical 20 Jun 2025
As FIG. swag bag message directs the player visit physical
venue, such venue, as aa casino, such as casino, to toredeem redeem the the swag swag bag bag 704 (e.g., “Get 704 (e.g., "GetYour Your Loot Loot Box at Box at
WinnabunchCasino"). Winnabunch Casino”). FIG. FIG. 7C 7C illustrates an illustrates an example examplescreenshot screenshot 700C 700Cofofthe theuser user 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
interface 702 interface displaying aa purchase 702 displaying purchaseconfirmation confirmation message. message. The purchase The purchase confirmation confirmation
messagemay message may appear appear after after thethe player player 304 304 purchases purchases a virtual a virtual currency currency pack pack withwith a swag a swag
bag. bag. 2025204697
[0080] FIG.
[0080] FIG. 7D 7D illustrates illustrates an an example example screenshot screenshot 700D 700D of an example of an example
swagbag swag bagmessage message displayed displayed on gaming on gaming device device 200 (shown 200 (shown in FIG. in 2) FIG. when 2) thewhen the player player 304 visits 304 visits the the physical physicalvenue venue to to redeem the swag redeem the bag704, swag bag 704,asasdescribed describedinin FIG. FIG.4B. 4B.Once Once the player the player 304 visits the 304 visits the physical physical venue venue associated with the associated with the swag swagbag bag704 704and and cards cards into into
(e.g., logs (e.g., logsinto) into)gaming gaming device device 200 to redeem 200 to redeemthe theswag swagbagbag 704, 704, a swag a swag bag bag redemption redemption
button (not button (not shown) shown) may be displayed may be displayed on gaming device on gaming device 200. 200. InIn some someembodiments, embodiments, whenthe when theplayer player304 304presses pressesthe theswag swag bag bag button, button, an an interactiveprize interactive prizewheel wheel(not (notshown) shown) maybebedisplayed may displayedon on gaming gaming device device 200. 200. The interactive The interactive prize may prize wheel wheel be may be divided divided into various into various wedge wedgesections sectionsthat thatareareassociated associated with with different different types types of swag of swag bags,bags, as as described above. described above.TheThe interactive interactive prize prize wheel wheel alsoalso includes includes an arrow an arrow or pointer. or pointer. The The player 304 player 304may may spin spin thethe interactive interactive prize prize wheel wheel to determine to determine a bag a swag swagto bag to redeem. redeem.
Whenthe When theinteractive interactiveprize prize wheel wheelstops stopsspinning, spinning,the the arrow arrowlands landsononaawedge wedge section,and section, and the player the player 304 304isisawarded awardedthethe swag swag bag bag associated associated with with the wedge the wedge section. section. In otherIn other embodiments, the embodiments, the contents contents of of the the swag bag 704 swag bag 704 may maybebepredetermined predeterminedand andmaymay be be displayed to displayed to the the player player 304 uponredemption. 304 upon redemption.In In stillother still other embodiments, embodiments,thethe player player 304 304
maybebeallowed may allowedtotoselect selectfrom frommultiple multipleaward award options,ororthe options, theplayer player304 304may maybe be awarded awarded
randomlyfrom randomly froma apool poolofofpotential potentialawards awards(e.g., (e.g., based based on on RNG RNG output). output).
[0081] Whilethe
[0081] While theinvention inventionhas hasbeen beendescribed describedwith withrespect respecttotothe the figures, itit will figures, will be be appreciated that many appreciated that manymodifications modifications andand changes changes may may be bebymade made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Any variation those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Any variation
and derivation and derivation from fromthe theabove above description description andand figures figures areare included included in the in the scope scope of of the the present invention as defined by the claims. present invention as defined by the claims.
[0082] In Inthethe
[0082] claims claims which which follow follow andthein preceding and in the preceding description description of of the invention, the invention, except except where wherethethecontext contextrequires requiresotherwise otherwise duedue to express to express language language or or necessary implication, necessary implication, the the word “comprise” or word "comprise" or variations variations such such as as "comprises" “comprises” oror “comprising”isisused "comprising" usedin inan an inclusive inclusive sense, sense, i.e.to tospecify i.e. specify thethe presence presence of the of the stated stated
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features but but not not totopreclude precludethethe presence or addition of further features in various 20 Jun 2025
features presence or addition of further features in various
embodiments embodiments of of theinvention. the invention.
[0083] It is to to be be understood that, anyifprior any art prior art publication is referred 21852043_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
[0083] It is understood that, if publication is referred
to herein, to herein, such reference does such reference doesnot notconstitute constituteananadmission admission thatthethepublication that publicationforms forms a a part of part of the the common common general general knowledge knowledge in theinart, the inart,Australia in Australia or anyorother any country. other country. 2025204697
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WHAT WHAT ISISCLAIMED CLAIMEDIS:IS: 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
1. 1. A reward A reward system system inin communication communication with with one one orormore moreuser user computing devices computing devices and and one oneorormore moreelectronic electronicgaming gamingmachines, machines,thethereward reward system system
comprising: comprising: 2025204697
a tangible, a tangible, non-transitory, non-transitory, computer-readable computer-readable storage storage medium having medium having
instructions stored thereon; and instructions stored thereon; and
at least at least one one processor configuredtotoexecute processor configured executethetheinstructions instructionsstored storedininthethe storage medium, storage which,when medium, which, when executed executed by the by the at least at least oneone processor, processor, cause cause thethe at at leastone least one processor to: processor to:
receive, from receive, the one from the oneorormore more user user computing computing devices, devices, user user game game activity information activity associated with information associated witha agame gameon on the the one one or more or more user computing user computing
devices, wherein devices, the one wherein the one or or more moreuser usercomputing computing devices devices and and thethe usergame user game activity activity
information information areare associated associated withwith a player a player account; account;
provide a first prize to the player account, wherein the first prize is provide a first prize to the player account, wherein the first prize is
based upon based uponthe theuser user game gameactivity activityinformation; information;
store aa first store first prize entry using prize entry usingthe theplayer playeraccount account for for subsequent subsequent
redemptionatatthe redemption the one oneorormore moreelectronic electronicgaming gaming machines, machines, wherein wherein the first the first prize prize
entry identifies the first prize; entry identifies the first prize;
determinethat determine thatthe theplayer playeraccount account is is more more frequently frequently detected detected as as playing one playing one or or more moremobile mobilegames games than than at at a physical a physical locationincluding location includinganan electronic gaming electronic machineofofthe gaming machine theone oneorormore moreelectronic electronicgaming gaming machines; machines;
store aa second store second prize prize ininthetheplayer playeraccount account based based uponupon the the determination that determination that the the player player account account is is more frequently detected more frequently detected as as playing playing the the one one
or more or mobilegames more mobile games than than at at thethe physical physical location,wherein location, wherein thethe second second prize prize maymay
only be only be redeemed redeemedatatthe the physical physical location; location;
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electronically detect detect aa presence of aa user user computing computing device of the 20 Jun 2025
electronically presence of device of the
one or one or more moreuser usercomputing computing devices devices at at theelectronic the electronicgaming gaming machine machine of the of the oneone or or moreelectronic more electronic gaming gamingmachines; machines;andand 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
in response in responsetotoelectronically electronicallydetecting detectingthethe presence presence of user of the the user computingdevice computing deviceatatthe theelectronic electronicgaming gaming machine, machine, instruct instruct thethe electronicgaming electronic gaming machinetotodisplay machine display thethe firstprize first prize when when the player the player account account is accessed is accessed at the at the 2025204697
electronic gaming electronic machine. gaming machine.
2. 2. Thereward The rewardsystem systemof of Claim Claim 1, 1, wherein wherein uponupon detecting detecting the the presence presence
of the of the user user computing computing device device at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine, machine, the instructions the instructions further further
cause the at least one processor to: cause the at least one processor to:
identify one identify or more one or moreunredeemed unredeemed prize prize entries entries associated associated withwith the player the player
account, the one or more unredeemed prize entries including the first prize entry; and account, the one or more unredeemed prize entries including the first prize entry; and
determine, from determine, fromthethefirst firstprize prizeentry, entry,that thatthe thefirst first prize prize isis available available for for redemptionatat the redemption the electronic electronic gaming machine. gaming machine.
3. 3. Thereward The rewardsystem system of of Claim Claim 1 or1 Claim or Claim 2, wherein 2, wherein the instructions the instructions
further cause the at least one processor to instruct the electronic gaming machine to: further cause the at least one processor to instruct the electronic gaming machine to:
redeemthe redeem thefirst first prize prize upon uponreceiving receiving an an input input to redeem to redeem the first the first prize, prize,
whereinthe wherein thefirst first prize prize comprises credits for comprises credits for play play of of an an electronic electronic game gameononthetheelectronic electronic gaming machine; gaming machine; and and
control play control play of of the the electronic electronic game on the game on the electronic electronic gaming machine gaming machine using using
at least a portion of the credits. at least a portion of the credits.
4. 4. Thereward The rewardsystem systemofofClaim Claim3, 3, wherein wherein thethe instructionsfurther instructions furthercause cause the at the at least least one processor toto update one processor updatethe thefirst first prize prize entry entry stored stored inin the the player playeraccount accounttoto indicate that the first prize has been redeemed. indicate that the first prize has been redeemed.
5. 5. The reward The rewardsystem systemofofany anyoneone of of Claims Claims 1 to1 4, to wherein 4, wherein the the instructions further instructions further cause cause the the at at least leastone one processor processor to to control control aa player player reward moduleofof reward module
the electronic the electronic gaming gamingmachine machine to display to display a service a service window window on a display on a display device device of the of the
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electronic gaming machine,wherein wherein theservice servicewindow window is an overlay window that that displays 20 Jun 2025
electronic gaming machine, the is an overlay window displays
the first prize. the first prize.
6. Thereward rewardsystem systemof of Claim 1, 1, wherein the the firstprize prizeisisatat least least one 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
6. The Claim wherein first one
of free of free play credits for play credits for game playatat the game play the electronic electronic gaming gamingmachine machine and and virtual virtual currency currency
credits for credits forgame game play play on on the the user user computing device. computing device.
7. Thereward rewardsystem systemof of Claim 1, 1, wherein uponupon detecting the the presence 2025204697
7. The Claim wherein detecting presence
of the of the user user computing computingdevice device at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine, machine, the instructions the instructions further further
cause the at least one processor to authenticate the player account at the electronic gaming cause the at least one processor to authenticate the player account at the electronic gaming
machineby: machine by:
generating aa one-time generating code; one-time code;
controlling the controlling the electronic electronicgaming machinetotodisplay gaming machine displaythe the generated generatedone-time one-time code; code;
receiving, from receiving, from the theuser usercomputing computing device, device, an an input input of input of an an input one-time one-time
code; and code; and
comparingthe comparing thereceived receivedinput inputone-time one-time code code to to thethe generated generated one-time one-time code code
to verify to verify that thatthe theinput one-time input one-timecode codematches matches the the generated generated one-time code. one-time code.
8. 8. Thereward The rewardsystem systemof of Claim Claim 1, 1, wherein wherein uponupon detecting detecting the the presence presence
of the of the user user computing computingdevice device at at thethe electronic electronic gaming gaming machine, machine, the instructions the instructions further further
cause the at least one processor to authenticate the user computing device at the electronic cause the at least one processor to authenticate the user computing device at the electronic
gaming machine gaming machine by: by:
controlling the controlling the electronic electronic gaming gaming machine machine to broadcast to broadcast a firsta beacon first beacon identifier associated identifier associated with with the the electronic electronic gaming machine gaming machine viavia a near-field a near-field communication communication
(NFC)beacon (NFC) beaconofofthe theelectronic electronicgaming gamingmachine; machine;
receiving, from receiving, from the user computing the user computing device, device, aa login login request request including including identification information associated with the player account and the first beacon identifier; identification information associated with the player account and the first beacon identifier;
determiningthat determining thatthe thefirst firstbeacon beacon identifierbroadcast identifier broadcast by electronic by the the electronic gamingmachine gaming machine matches matches the first the first beacon beacon identifier identifier received received from from the thecomputing user user computing device; and device; and
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authorizing the the electronic electronic gaming machineto to pairwith with thethe user computing 20 Jun 2025
authorizing gaming machine pair user computing
device. device.
9. Thereward rewardsystem systemofofClaim Claim1, 1, wherein thethe instructionsfurther furthercause cause 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
9. The wherein instructions
the at least one processor to: the at least one processor to:
transmit, to transmit, to the the user user computing deviceassociated computing device associatedwith with thethe player player account, account,
an invitation to a geofenced area; 2025204697
an invitation to a geofenced area;
determinethat determine that the the user usercomputing computing device device has has entered entered the the geofenced geofenced area;area;
and and
store aa third store third prize prize in in the the player player account account based uponthe based upon thedetermination determinationthat that the user the user computing devicehas computing device hasentered enteredthe thegeofenced geofencedarea. area.
10. 10. Anelectronic An electronic gaming gamingmachine machine comprising: comprising:
at least one display device; at least one display device;
a player input interface configured to receive inputs; and a player input interface configured to receive inputs; and
a game a gamecontroller controllerconfigured configuredto to execute execute instructions instructions stored stored in in a tangible, a tangible,
non-transitory, computer-readable non-transitory, computer-readablestorage storagemedium, medium, which, which, when executed when executed by the by the game game controller, cause the game controller to at least: controller, cause the game controller to at least:
receive ananinput receive inputrequesting requesting carding carding into into the electronic the electronic gaminggaming
machineunder machine undera aplayer playeraccount accountassociated associatedwith witha aplayer; player;
identify one identify or more one or moreunredeemed unredeemed prize prize entries entries associated associated withwith the the player account player account based basedupon uponmobile mobile game game activity activity associated associated with with thethe player player account account
and including a first prize entry; and including a first prize entry;
determine, from determine, fromthethe firstprize first prizeentry, entry, a firstprize a first prize available available for for
redemptionatat the redemption the electronic electronic gaming machine; gaming machine;
display the first prize on the at least one display device; display the first prize on the at least one display device;
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determinethat thatthe theplayer playeraccount account is is more frequently detected as 20 Jun 2025
determine more frequently detected as
playing aa web-based playing web-based game gamethan than at at a venue a venue including including the the electronicgaming electronic gaming machine;and machine; and 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
store aa second store second prize prize ininthetheplayer playeraccount account based based uponupon the the determinationthat determination that the the player playeraccount accountisismore more frequently frequently detected detected as playing as playing the the web-basedgame web-based game than than at at thethevenue, venue,wherein wherein thethe second second prize prize maymay onlyonly be redeemed be redeemed 2025204697
at the venue. at the venue.
11. 11. The electronic The electronic gaming machine of gaming machine of Claim Claim10, 10,wherein whereinthethe instructions further instructions further cause cause the the game controller to game controller to display display aa service service window window on on thethe at at least least
one display one displaydevice, device,wherein whereinthethe service service window window is an is an overlay overlay window window that displays that displays a a representation of the first prize. representation of the first prize.
12. 12. The electronic The electronic gaming machine of gaming machine of Claim Claim10, 10,wherein whereinthethe instructions further cause the game controller to: instructions further cause the game controller to:
receive, from the player input interface, a selection of the first prize; and receive, from the player input interface, a selection of the first prize; and
redeem the selected first prize. redeem the selected first prize.
13. 13. The electronic The electronic gaming machine of gaming machine of Claim Claim10, 10,wherein whereinthethe instructions further instructions further cause cause the gamecontroller the game controllertotoauthenticate authenticatethe theplayer playeratatthe theelectronic electronic gamingmachine gaming machineby:by:
generating aa custom generating code; custom code;
causing display, on the at least one display device, of the custom code; causing display, on the at least one display device, of the custom code;
receiving, from receiving, from aa user user computing computingdevice deviceassociated associatedwith withthetheplayer playeraccount, account, an input an input of of the the custom code; and custom code; and
comparingthe comparing thereceived receivedinput inputtotothe the generated generatedcustom customcode code to to verifythat verify thatthe the input matches input the generated matches the generatedcustom customcode. code.
14. 14. The electronic The electronic gaming machine of gaming machine of Claim Claim10, 10,wherein whereinthethe instructions further cause the game controller to: instructions further cause the game controller to:
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transmit, to to aa user user computing deviceassociated associatedwith withthe theplayer playeraccount, account,anan 20 Jun 2025
transmit, computing device
invitation to a geofenced location; invitation to a geofenced location;
determinethat that the the player player has has entered entered the the geofenced location; and 21852045_1 (GHMatters) P116168.AU.2
determine geofenced location; and
store, based store, based upon the determination upon the determination that that the the player player has hasentered enteredthe the geofenced location, a third prize in the player account. geofenced location, a third prize in the player account. 2025204697
15. 15. A computer-implemented A computer-implementedmethod method of of providing providing prizes prizes associated associated
with aa mobile with gameatatananelectronic mobile game electronic gaming gamingmachine, machine,thethe method method comprising: comprising:
receiving, from receiving, from aa mobile mobilecomputing computing device, device, mobile mobile game activity game activity
information of information of aa player player account associated with account associated with aa player player and and the the mobile game; mobile game;
determining a first prize based at least in part upon the mobile game activity determining a first prize based at least in part upon the mobile game activity
information; information;
storing a first prize entry in the player account for subsequent redemption at storing a first prize entry in the player account for subsequent redemption at
the electronic gaming machine, wherein the first prize entry identifies the first prize; the electronic gaming machine, wherein the first prize entry identifies the first prize;
determiningthat determining that the the player player account accountisismore morefrequently frequentlydetected detected as as playing playing
the mobile the mobilegame game than than as as playing playing at aatphysical a physical location location including including the electronic the electronic gaming gaming
machine; machine;
storing aa second storing prize in second prize in the the player player account accountbased basedupon upon thethe determination determination
that the that the player accountisis more player account morefrequently frequentlydetected detected as as playing playing thethe mobile mobile gamegame than than as as playing at playing at the the physical physical location, location, wherein whereinthe thesecond second prize prize maymay onlyonly be redeemed be redeemed at theat the physical location; physical location;
identifying aa presence identifying presenceofofthe themobile mobile computing computing device device at theatelectronic the electronic gaming machine; gaming machine; and and
in response in to electronically response to electronicallydetecting detectingthe thepresence presenceof ofthe themobile mobile computing computing
device at device at the the electronic electronic gaming gamingmachine, machine, controlling controlling the the electronic electronic gaming gaming machine machine to to display the display the first first prize prize when whenthethe player player account account is accessed is accessed at theatelectronic the electronic gaming gaming
machine. machine.
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Claims (1)
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