US-20260127935-A1 - PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR DIRECTING CASHOUT FUNDS TO A CASHLESS WALLET ACCOUNT, AND RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods relate to directing cashout funds, for example in a casino environment, and in particular to providing incentives for directing cashout funds to a cashless wallet account. An instruction is received by a kiosk device, such as a gaming device, to dispense a first cashout amount. Based on the instruction, a display device of the kiosk device displays a message indicating a request to choose an option of a plurality of options. The options include a first option to receive the first cashout amount at the electronic kiosk device and a second option to receive a second cashout amount different from the first cashout amount in a cashless format. In response to receiving a selection, the respective cashout amount is dispensed in the chosen format.

Inventors

• Jeffery SHEPPHERD
• Kevin Higgins

Assignees

• IGT

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20260105

Claims (20)

1. 1 . (canceled)
2. 2 . A system for funding a cashless wallet account, the system comprising: a processor circuit; and a memory coupled to the processor circuit, the memory comprising machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to: in response to receiving a cashout instruction from a player at an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) to cash out a first monetary cashout amount from the EGM, cause a display device of the EGM to display an offer message to the player to deposit the first monetary cashout amount and a cashless account utilization incentive amount into a cashless wallet account associated with the player; and in response to receiving a first selection instruction indicative of acceptance of the offer message, cause the first monetary cashout amount and the cashless account utilization incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.
3. 3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to: determine whether the player is associated with an existing cashless wallet account; and in response to a determination that the player is not associated with an existing cashless wallet account, display a second offer message to the player to create the cashless wallet account associated with the player.
4. 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein second offer message comprises a cashless account creation incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.
5. 5 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to a determination that the player is associated with an existing cashless wallet account, display an indication in the first message that the existing cashless wallet account is the cashless wallet account associated with the player.
6. 6 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving a second selection instruction indicative of rejection of the offer message, cause the first monetary cashout amount to be dispensed to the player.
7. 7 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving the first selection instruction, cause a non-monetary benefit to be provided at the EGM.
8. 8 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the instructions further cause a reader device of the EGM to read a machine-readable code comprising the cashout instruction.
9. 9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the machine-readable code comprises a printed code on a physical article, and wherein the reader device comprises an optical scanner device to optically read the printed code on the physical article.
10. 10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the reader device comprises an electromagnetic reader device to electromagnetically read the machine-readable code.
11. 11 . An Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) comprising: display device; input device; processor circuit; and memory coupled to the processor circuit, the memory comprising machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to: in response to receiving a cashout instruction, via the input device, from a player at the EGM to cash out a first monetary cashout amount, cause the display device to display an offer message to the player to deposit the first monetary cashout amount and a cashless account utilization incentive amount into a cashless wallet account associated with the player; and in response to receiving, via the input device, a first selection instruction indicative of acceptance of the offer message, cause the first monetary cashout amount and the cashless account utilization incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.
12. 12 . The EGM of claim 11 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to: determine whether the player is associated with an existing cashless wallet account; and in response to a determination that the player is not associated with an existing cashless wallet account, display a second offer message to the player to create the cashless wallet account associated with the player.
13. 13 . The EGM of claim 12 , wherein second offer message comprises a cashless account creation incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.
14. 14 . The EGM of claim 11 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving a second selection instruction indicative of rejection of the offer message, cause the first monetary cashout amount to be dispensed to the player.
15. 15 . The EGM of claim 11 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving the first selection instruction, cause a non-monetary benefit to be provided at the EGM.
16. 16 . The EGM of claim 11 , further comprising an optical scanner device, wherein the instructions further cause the optical scanner device to read a printed machine-readable code on a physical article comprising the cashout instruction.
17. 17 . The EGM of claim 11 , further comprising an electromagnetic reader device, wherein the instructions further cause the electromagnetic reader device to electromagnetically read a machine-readable code comprising the cashout instruction.
18. 18 . A method comprising: in response to receiving a cashout instruction from a player at an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) to cash out a first monetary cashout amount from the EGM, displaying, by a display device of the EGM, an offer message to the player to deposit the first monetary cashout amount and a cashless account utilization incentive amount into a cashless wallet account associated with the player; and in response to receiving a first selection instruction indicative of acceptance of the offer message, causing, by a processor circuit of the EGM, the first monetary cashout amount and the cashless account utilization incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.
19. 19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor circuit to: determine whether the player is associated with an existing cashless wallet account; and in response to a determination that the player is not associated with an existing cashless wallet account, display a second offer message to the player to create the cashless wallet account associated with the player.
20. 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein second offer message comprises a cashless account creation incentive amount to be deposited into the cashless wallet account.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of, and claims priority to and the benefit of, which is a continuation of, and claims priority to and the benefit of, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/828,896, which was filed Sep. 9, 2024, which is a continuation of, and claims priority to and the benefit of, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/962,858, which was filed Oct. 10, 2022, which is a continuation of, and claims priority to and the benefit of, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/419,661, which was filed May 22, 2019, the disclosures and content of each of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. BACKGROUND Embodiments described herein relate to directing cashout funds, for example in a casino environment, and in particular to providing incentives for directing cashout funds to a cashless wallet account, and related systems, devices, and methods. Many gaming enterprises, such as casinos, employ cashless financial accounts as a way of managing wagering activity by players. One example of a financial account used for managing wagering activity is a cashless wagering wallet, which may be associated with a card and/or mobile device, and allows a player at a casino to place wagers and collect winnings without using cash. Many players and casinos currently rely on vouchers to transfer money to and from gaming devices on the gaming floor. At the end of the gaming day for a player, that player may cash their final voucher out at a kiosk or at the casino's cage. As cashless financial accounts are introduced, there is a need to transition players and establishments toward using these cashless financial accounts. SUMMARY According to an embodiment, a system for funding a cashless wallet account is disclosed. The system includes a processor circuit and a memory coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to receive an instruction to dispense a first cashout amount at an electronic kiosk device. The machine-readable instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving the instruction, cause a display device of the electronic kiosk device to display a message indicating a request to choose an option of a plurality of options comprising a first option to receive the first cashout amount at the electronic kiosk device and a second option to receive a second cashout amount different from the first cashout amount. The machine-readable instructions further cause the processor circuit to receive a selection value via an input device indicating a chosen option of the plurality of options. The machine-readable instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to the chosen option comprising the first option, cause the first cashout amount to be dispensed from a dispenser of the electronic kiosk device. The machine-readable instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to the chosen option comprising the second option, cause the second cashout amount to be provided in a cashless format. According to another embodiment, a method is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by a processor circuit, an instruction to dispense a first cashout amount at an electronic kiosk device. The method further comprises, in response to receiving the instruction, causing a display device of the electronic kiosk device to display a message indicating a request to choose an option of a plurality of options comprising a first option to receive the first cashout amount at the electronic kiosk device and a second option to receive a second cashout amount different from the first cashout amount. The method further comprises receiving, by the processor circuit, a selection value via an input device indicating a chosen option of the plurality of options. The method further comprises, in response to the chosen option comprising the first option, dispensing the first cashout amount from a dispenser of the electronic kiosk device. The method further comprises, in response to the chosen option comprising the second option, causing the second cashout amount to be provided in a cashless format. According to another embodiment, an electronic kiosk device for funding a cashless wallet account is disclosed. The electronic kiosk device includes a display device, an input device, a dispenser, a processor circuit, and a memory coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to receive an instruction from a user of the electronic kiosk device via the input device to dispense a first cashout amount from the dispenser. The machine-readable instructions further cause the processor circuit to, in response to receiving the instruction, cause the display device to display a message indicating a request to choose an option of a plurality of