Wagering game award system

摘要

Embodiments of the inventive subject matter include a method comprising determining, by a wagering game unit of a wagering game machine, a result of a wagering game. The method can also include requesting, over a network by an award system unit of the wagering game machine, awards of a first award type be added to an electronic player account based on the result of the wagering game. The method can include receiving, by the award system unit, electronic input requesting to exchange the awards of the first award type in the electronic player account for awards of a second award type. The method can include requesting, over the network by the award system unit, exchange of the awards of the first award type in the electronic player account for the awards of the second award type.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
detecting, via a value input device of a wagering game machine, a physical item associated with monetary value that establishes a credit balance for a wagering game on the wagering game machine; determining, by a wagering game unit of a wagering game machine, a result of the wagering game; requesting, over a network by an award system unit of the wagering game machine, awards of a first award type be added to an electronic player account based on the result of the wagering game; receiving, by the award system unit, electronic input requesting to exchange the awards of the first award type in the electronic player account for awards of a second award type; requesting, over the network by the award system unit, exchange of the awards of the first award type in the electronic player account for the awards of the second award type; and receiving an electronic cashout input that initiates a payout from the credit balance.