SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAMING TERMINAL WITH ACCOUNT FUNDING

摘要

A system and method for providing a terminal with account funding is desc ribed. In one exemplary aspect of the invention, a system is provided having an interface whereby a player can interact with the gaming system. The inte rface allows the player to request a transfer of funds from the player's ban k account to a wagering account. The system prompts the player to provide fo r reading the player's bank card such as by swiping the card. The system rec eives the player's entry of a personal identification code and sends informa tion concerning the player's request for a transfer to a bank. The system th en reports the bank's response to the player's request and, if allowed, cred its that player's wagering account with the requested transfer of funds.