Slot machine giant wants you to bet with Bitcoin

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US slot jockeys could soon place their bets in Bitcoin after the world’s largest gambling machine company got the go-ahead for a new crypto payment system.

London-based IGT last week secured a new patent that lets players to use mobile QR codes to transfer digital currency between betting machines and external crypto wallets.

A few smaller casinos already support BTC, but they normally involve special crypto ATMs for converting to fiat before playing.

IGT’s new system promises to cut out the middleman; gamblers can directly place their wagers in crypto or cash out winnings at the push of a button.

The patent also lists support for altcoins Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash, but there is a proposed fee for exchanging between crypto and fiat currencies.

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IGT hopes the move will improve the casino experience and attract a younger crypto-savvy crowd to the brick and mortar gambling sector.

After all, it’s no secret that crypto and gambling have always gone hand-in-hand. Last year, gambling-specific crypto boasted a combined market value of more than $150 million.

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