In addition to substantially reducing costs and speeding up play, a cashless system brings its own unique income streams. Because customers place money on the card which is held by the casino until collected, this float becomes an asset. Instead of forgoing interest on the large volume of coin and bills required for a cash-based operation, you may now collect interest on the money in play and held on cards.

This float can be increased by implementing a program of attractive and collectible smart cards which your customers will keep, often retaining balances on the card. Collectible cards may also be purchased as gifts. Interest on the float is available until it collected or spent.

Additionally, customer spending can directed to other affiliated businesses. Money stored on smart cards can be spent in restaurants, gift shops, vending machines, service stations . . . any activity chosen to honor the cards.