Cryptocurrencies
Gamblers Could Use Bitcoin at Slot Machines With New Patent
- IGT patents a way for crypto users to move funds onto slots
- The option may help casinos cater to younger customers
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International Game Technology Plc, the world’s largest maker of slot machines, may be looking at offering cryptocurrency as a payment option on casino games like Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune.
On Tuesday, the company received a patent for a way to transfer cryptocurrency between a player’s gaming-establishment account and an external cryptocurrency account. That means players could move Bitcoin into their virtual wallets on a slot machine using their phones.