Credit/debit Monitoring Or Manipulation (e.g., Game Entry, Betting, Prize Level, Etc.)

Credit/debit Monitoring Or Manipulation (e.g., Game Entry, Betting, Prize Level, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

03/01/07 - 20070049373 - Gaming machine with promotional item dispenser
A gaming apparatus is provided with a display unit, a promotional credit member processing apparatus, and a controller that may be programmed to allow a person to obtain a first number of promotional gaming credits in response to processing of a promotional credit member by the promotional credit member processing ...

02/08/07 - 20070032294 - Game system
The electronic money terminal (EDYT1) is provided with a credit button (602) which is pushed before the game is starts the game machine. Therefore, the player's will can be confirmed. ...

02/01/07 - 20070026938 - Method and apparatus for managing gaming machine code downloads
A gaming machine is arranged with a gaming machine controller and a secondary “queuing” device, preferably a player tracking controller having a memory. A communication link is provided between the player tracking controller and gaming machine controller, and the player tracking controller and a player tracking network including a player ...

02/01/07 - 20070026937 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes: an image display device; a processor that performs a process for providing a player a game by controlling the image display device to display a progress of the game; and an operation unit that allows the player to input skip command. The processor performs the process ...

02/01/07 - 20070026936 - Multi-player regulated gaming with consolidated accounting
A system and method for enabling a new generation of captivating multiplayer casino slot machine games with naught or little changes to the applicable regulatory game standards. In one embodiment thereof, the present invention is a 2-player/1-game casino slot machine wherein (a) a two-seater slot machine allows two players to ...

02/01/07 - 20070026935 - Methods and devices for managing gaming networks
Some implementations of the invention provide methods and devices for managing gaming establishments and for provisioning and configuring gaming machines. Some such implementations allow a user to configure one or more gaming machines via an easy-to-use GUI displayed on a wired or a wireless device, such as a laptop, a ...

01/25/07 - 20070021192 - Method and system for distributing game content
An image of a game being played on a real game machine is captured, in a single frame, with an image of a screen displaying images currently broadcast by public and private television stations and generally viewable to the public. Accordingly, the captured image shows that the game is truly ...

01/25/07 - 20070021191 - Method and apparatus for storing information on a wager gaming voucher
Methods and apparatuses for processing and storing information on a wager gaming voucher are described herein. In one embodiment, a wager gaming voucher includes a single machine-readable indicium. The single machine-readable indicium includes a remote database index associated with a set of one or more fields in a remote database ...

01/18/07 - 20070015572 - Gaming device having a weighted probability for selecting a bonus game
A bonus scheme that has more than one and preferably at least three bonus games. Each bonus game provides excitement and enjoyment to the player via creative visual and audio displays. Each bonus game also has its own theme and may or may not be based upon schemes already known ...

01/18/07 - 20070015571 - Apparatus and method for facilitating team play of slot machines
A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the ...

01/18/07 - 20070015570 - Win level adaptive audio in a wagering game machine
A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and an audio module operable to change a played audio signal based on win level ...

01/18/07 - 20070015569 - Real-time marketing at gaming machines
A program for rewarding players for gaming at a casino establishment provides a player with real-time incentives while the player is playing at a gaming machine in the casino. Information about the player and/or the player's gaming activity is collected while the player is at a gaming machine in a ...

01/18/07 - 20070015568 - Budget-defined flat rate play contract parameters
According to some embodiments, systems, methods, and/or articles of manufacture are associated with operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session or contract costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session or contract spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. In some ...

01/11/07 - 20070010322 - Apparatus and method for facilitating team play of slot machines
A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the ...

01/11/07 - 20070010321 - Apparatus and method for facilitating team play of slot machines
A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the ...

01/11/07 - 20070010320 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine has a mode information storage section in which first bet mode information corresponding to an normal bet mode and second bet mode information corresponding to a score bet mode are stored, and a terminal-side game control section for running a game on the basis of one, selected ...

01/11/07 - 20070010319 - Method, apparatus, and program product for multiple play bonus system
A gaming system provides a secondary game in which the outcome depends on the results from multiple instances of a primary game. The secondary game is associated with a particular structure that includes a number of separate locations. Each of the secondary game locations is linked to a particular instance ...

01/04/07 - 20070004504 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating a flat rate play session and for extending same
The present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. The gaming device identifies price parameters and ...

01/04/07 - 20070004503 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating a flat rate play session and for extending same
The present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. The gaming device identifies price parameters and ...

01/04/07 - 20070004502 - Gaming device for a flat rate play session and a method of operating same
The present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. The gaming device identifies price parameters and ...

01/04/07 - 20070004501 - Multi-core processing in a wagering game machine
A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable when executed on to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a multi-core processor having multiple processor cores, the multiple processor cores each operable to execute any thread executing in ...

12/28/06 - 20060293099 - Chipless gaming system and method
The invention is a system and method for eliminating the requirement for chips or tokens that are traditionally used in standard gaming. ...

12/21/06 - 20060287075 - Method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine
A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated ...

12/21/06 - 20060287074 - Method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine
A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated ...

12/21/06 - 20060287073 - Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount
A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a “dispensed amount” that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed amount may be determined ...

12/21/06 - 20060287072 - Method and system for monitoring gaming device play and determining compliance status
After a player purchases a contract providing insurance against gambling losses, a server or other device in communication with a gaming device (e.g., a “player tracking” server, “slot accounting” server and/or other computer device) may operate to (i) receive game play data in association with one or more plays of ...

12/21/06 - 20060287071 - Gaming device for a flat rate play session and a method of operating same
The present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. The gaming device identifies price parameters and ...

12/21/06 - 20060287070 - System and method for remote automated play of a gaming device
A method according to one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for initiating an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games, and receiving a first signal including a video representation of the automated session. The method also includes transmitting a second signal including ...

12/21/06 - 20060287069 - Method and system for adapting casino games to playing preferences
One embodiment of the present invention provides for receiving a player identifier, transmitting the player identifier to a central server, receiving data corresponding to the player identifier from the central server, and configuring play of a casino game based on the data. ...

12/21/06 - 20060287068 - Problem gambling detection in tabletop games
A gaming establishment may determine the existence of problem gamblers within its halls by monitoring player behavior with one or more sensors from an array of sensors. The player's behavior is then compared to normal behavior and/or problem gambling behavior to determine if the player is potentially a problem gambler. ...

12/21/06 - 20060287067 - Hospitality feature of an electronic gaming system and method of operation
An electronic gaming system has a plurality of tables each having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIA's) spaced preferably about a table periphery so that a gaming player locates oneself in front of a respective EPIA to play a game. A computer-based controller of the system assigns any ...

12/21/06 - 20060287066 - System and method for providing a host console for adjust a pot or chip stack of a player of an electronic card game
A host console and method for use with an electronic card table is disclosed. The electronic card table has plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table and a game computer. The game computer administers the electronic card table and is coupled to the plurality ...

12/21/06 - 20060287065 - Value token dispensing system and method
A value token dispensing system comprising a value token dispenser for securely storing value tokens and for dispensing value tokens to a customer in response to a dispense command; a control system for issuing dispense commands when validly authorised to do so; and an input system for inputting a quantity ...

12/14/06 - 20060281541 - Virtual player tracking and related services
Various gaming-related services are provided, including but not limited to security services, harm minimization services, player identification services, bonusing/progressive services, accounting services, financial/banking services, network tunneling services, cheating detection services, etc. Such services may be provided, at least in part, by software agents that can be configured for different platforms ...

12/14/06 - 20060281540 - Positive-return gambling
A method and system of providing players with positive return in a gambling game. Tokens are won or lost in a manner that assures net positive return. Token value is determined based on the total number of outstanding tokens, or on the total number that have been issued in a ...

12/14/06 - 20060281539 - Method and apparatus for gaming vouchering system
Method and apparatus for a shopping award system for gaming establishments and their affiliated retail stores, hospitality stores, service organizations, hotels, and other point-of-sale type businesses, which produces free play vouchers that are redeemable for free play credits by insertion into cashless enabled games located in the gaming establishment. The ...

12/14/06 - 20060281538 - System, method, and article of manufacture for multi-player gaming from an off-site location
A system, method, and article of manufacture are disclosed that comprise receiving, from one or more client terminals, two or more purchase requests, wherein each of the purchase requests identifies a wager for one or more multi-player games. A wager result is then determined for each wager at the time ...

12/14/06 - 20060281537 - Method and apparatus for monitoring game play
A bet detection system which may execute on a computer based processing device is disclosed for use with DID tokens to detect unwanted or unfair betting patterns by players. The system utilizes a table equipped with DID token detection antenna associated with the one or more bet spots for the ...

12/14/06 - 20060281536 - Texas 21.5 blackjack card game
TEXAS 21.5 BLACKJACK game utilizes a fifty-two card deck with aces through nines and 16 bonus cards (four “W's”, four “X's”, four “Y's”, and four “Z's”). The bonus cards are worth 10 unless dealt with an Ace on the initial deal. A hand equals “21.5” when it includes the initial ...

11/16/06 - 20060258439 - System, method, and apparatus for processing wagering game voucher images
A system, method, and apparatus for processing gaming voucher images are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes recording voucher information on a gaming voucher, creating an image of the gaming voucher, causing the image to be stored, and dispensing the gaming voucher. ...

11/16/06 - 20060258438 - Online wagering system and method
A system and method to provide pari-mutuel wagering on contests having large numbers of entrants. A series of wagering events are provided on the system. Each wagering event is configured to display a particular contest such as a large poker player tournament. Each tournaments wagering event has a pari-mutuel wagering ...

11/09/06 - 20060252519 - Method and apparatus for payouts determined based on a set completion game
A method and gaming device, such as a slot machine, is disclosed that generates a spin results which are used to determine a player's progress toward a secondary or overall game objective. The secondary game objective may include completing a set or a collection. A game objective may instruct a ...

11/09/06 - 20060252518 - Method and apparatus for play of a game with negative outcomes
Method and apparatus are described for conducting a secondary game at a gaming device. In various embodiments, a player may acquire equity in the secondary game in such forms as a location of a game character, a number of symbols aggregated, a degree of completion of a puzzle, or a ...

11/09/06 - 20060252517 - Method and apparatus for play of a game with negative outcomes
Method and apparatus are described for conducting a secondary game at a gaming device. In various embodiments, a player may acquire equity in the secondary game in such forms as a location of a game character, a number of symbols aggregated, a degree of completion of a puzzle, or a ...

11/09/06 - 20060252516 - Gaming device method and apparatus employing modified payouts
The invention includes a system and method for a gaming device to determine when to offer a player an opportunity to play using a “jackpot only” pay table. The player may choose to accept the gaming device's offer to switch from using a conventional pay table to using a pay ...

11/09/06 - 20060252515 - Gaming device method and apparatus employing modified payouts
The invention includes a system and method for a gaming device to determine when to offer a player an opportunity to play using a “jackpot only” pay table. The player may choose to accept the gaming device's offer to switch from using a conventional pay table to using a pay ...

11/09/06 - 20060252514 - Method and apparatus for employing flat rate play
Systems and methods are provided allowing a player to play a gaming device and receive a predetermined number of outcomes in exchange for a payment. The gaming device generates at least the predetermined number of outcomes, and adjusts a balance of the player device based on the outcomes. The player ...

11/09/06 - 20060252513 - Method and apparatus for employing flat rate play
Systems and methods are provided allowing a player to play a gaming device and receive a predetermined number of outcomes in exchange for a payment. The gaming device generates at least the predetermined number of outcomes, and adjusts a balance of the player device based on the outcomes. The player ...

11/09/06 - 20060252512 - Systems, methods and apparatus for facilitating a flat rate play session on a gaming device and example player interfaces to a facilitate such
In accordance with some embodiments, there is provided a method, apparatus and article of manufacture for providing a flat rate play session using a gaming device. The flat rate play session may define a duration of, for example, a period of time, a number of game plays, and/or a number ...

11/09/06 - 20060252511 - Systems, methods and apparatus for facilitating a flat rate play session on a gaming device and example player interfaces to a facilitate such
In accordance with some embodiments, there is provided a method, apparatus and article of manufacture for providing a flat rate play session using a gaming device. The flat rate play session may define a duration of, for example, a period of time, a number of game plays, and/or a number ...

11/09/06 - 20060252510 - Method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine
A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated ...

11/09/06 - 20060252509 - Method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine
A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated ...

11/09/06 - 20060252508 - Method and apparatus for providing a bonus to a player based on a credit balance
An apparatus and method allow a value of a credit balance on a gaming device to be determined. If the value is not less than a predetermined threshold, a benefit is provided to the player of the gaming device. In various embodiments, the benefit may be, e.g., an increase in ...

11/09/06 - 20060252507 - Method and apparatus for providing a bonus to a player based on a credit balance
An apparatus and method allow a value of a credit balance on a gaming device to be determined. If the value is not less than a predetermined threshold, a benefit is provided to the player of the gaming device. In various embodiments, the benefit may be, e.g., an increase in ...

11/09/06 - 20060252506 - Systems and methods for executing games employing bonus amounts based on bonus characteristics
Systems and methods are provided for providing a player of a gaming device entitlement to a bonus amount, wherein the bonus amount may not be immediately apparent or attainable by the player. A gaming device player may acquire symbols in the context of a reel-based slot machine game. Certain symbols ...

11/09/06 - 20060252505 - Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount
A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a “dispensed amount” that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed amount may be determined ...

11/09/06 - 20060252504 - Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount
A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a “dispensed amount” that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed amount may be determined ...

11/09/06 - 20060252503 - Interactive game providing instruction in musical notation and in learning an instrument
A musical keyboard is connected to a computer. The computer implements a graphical user interface for teaching users to play the musical instrument. A computer readable music file, such as a MIDI file, is used to drive the creation of game objects that travel from a point of origination along ...

11/09/06 - 20060252502 - Gaming device for a flat rate play session and a method of operating same
The present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. The gaming device identifies price parameters and ...

11/09/06 - 20060252501 - Ticket drawing games having escalating discrete prize levels
Ticket drawings having escalating discrete prize levels within a gaming environment are provided. A gaming system having an automated random ticket drawing game module provides ticket drawing bonus games in conjunction with primary wager based games. Ticket drawings can include base, intermediate and ultimate prize levels, with each level corresponding ...

11/09/06 - 20060252500 - Wagering game with award based on sequencing of connected features
A gaming system for playing a wagering game includes a wager input device, a display, and a controller. The wager input device receives a wager input from a player. The display displays an arrangement of symbols including primary symbols and connector symbols, wherein at least some of the primary symbols ...

11/02/06 - 20060247033 - Gaming device method and apparatus employing alternate payout features
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a gaming device includes a novel payout structure wherein, upon placing a wager, an initial value of a prize is established at the gaming device. During the duration of a game play (which may last, in one or more embodiments, for a predetermined ...

11/02/06 - 20060247032 - Gaming device method and apparatus employing alternate payout features
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a gaming device includes a novel payout structure wherein, upon placing a wager, an initial value of a prize is established at the gaming device. During the duration of a game play (which may last, in one or more embodiments, for a predetermined ...

11/02/06 - 20060247031 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating accelerated play of a flat rate play gaming session
According to some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for expediting one or more plays of a flat rate play session at a gaming device. In some embodiments, any remaining plays of a session may be determined in an expedited or substantially instantaneous manner. In some ...

11/02/06 - 20060247030 - Methods and apparatus for reviewing game play of a flat rate play session
At least one embodiment of the present invention is directed generally to a method and apparatus for operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre established duration that ...

11/02/06 - 20060247029 - Apparatus providing payouts proportional to wagers and methods for operating same
A gaming device such as a slot machine is provided having a payout proportional to a wager value. In accordance with one or more embodiments, the gaming machine provides a player with the ability to flexibly and automatically increase and decrease wagers, thereby allowing the player to press his bets ...

11/02/06 - 20060247028 - Wins of restricted credits in a gaming machine
Disclosed is a gaming system and method designed or configured to provide wins of restricted credits. Restricted credits may be awarded according to the same or a different pay table than cashable credits on the same machine or at the same gaming property. Where separate pay tables are used for ...

11/02/06 - 20060247027 - Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount
A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a “dispensed amount” that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed amount may be determined ...

11/02/06 - 20060247026 - Method and system for managing game confirmations
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device is presented. The method comprises determining whether a trigger condition has occurred, outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device, determining a response to the confirmation message, and initiating play at the ...

11/02/06 - 20060247025 - Gaming machine
In the slot machine 1, when the payout correspondence table 33a of the RAM 33 is changed to the special payout correspondence table 33b, the special payout information 4C, 4D on the basis of the special payout correspondence table 33b is displayed on the sub-display 4, instead of the payout ...

11/02/06 - 20060247024 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine offers a base game and a bonus game, and has a display unit and a processor for controlling the gaming machine. The processor controls the display unit so that the display unit displays selection images at a time after determining that the base game should shift into ...

11/02/06 - 20060247023 - Symbol displaying unit for game machines
The symbol displaying unit for a game machine of the present invention having a first displaying body and second displaying body, capable of combining symbols and driving means, providing at a supporting member and allowing at least either the first displaying body or second displaying body to drive and rotate, ...

11/02/06 - 20060247022 - Method for permitting cancellation of a wager
A computer system permitting cancellation of wagers on pending events includes a wager cancellation link, which when enabled, permits the user to cancel their wager prior to the occurrence of the pending event, such as a horse race. The wager cancellation link may be enabled for users who do not ...

10/26/06 - 20060240893 - System to determine casino offers
A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined ...

10/26/06 - 20060240892 - System and method for facilitating casino team play
A method is disclosed for facilitating group play by a learn of members associated with a casino slot club. The method includes the steps of identifying the team members, identifying a set of rules designated by the team for rewarding the team members when a payout is due to one ...

10/26/06 - 20060240891 - Marketing system and method for customer specific promotions
A marketing system and method for customer specific promotions providing a yield management tool for casino resort properties to more effectively manage entertainment related assets and inventories to build new and existing customer business. The system provides a convenient method for consumers to realize promotional incentives proportional to their player ...

10/12/06 - 20060229128 - Method and apparatus for bonus round play
Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling a player to take a tour of a secondary game at a game machine. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes offering to enable entry of a player into a bonus round of a game machine in exchange for a fee, ...

10/12/06 - 20060229127 - Budget-defined flat rate play contract parameters
According to some embodiments, systems, methods, and/or articles of manufacture are associated with operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session or contract costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session or contract spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. In some ...

10/12/06 - 20060229126 - Method and apparatus for providing insurance policies for gambling losses
A method according to some embodiments of the present invention provides for a game server to receive policy requirements of a user for a gambling loss insurance policy from a terminal. The game server determines a premium amount based on the policy requirements of the user and transmits information concerning ...

10/05/06 - 20060223632 - Systems and methods for facilitating play using reversed payout tables
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for facilitating play of a gaming device is presented, in which the method comprises enabling a reverse payout mode of play of the gaming device and displaying an indication that play of the gaming device is to be provided in accordance ...

10/05/06 - 20060223631 - Systems and methods for facilitating play using reversed payout tables
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for facilitating play of a gaming device is presented, in which the method comprises enabling a reverse payout mode of play of the gaming device and displaying an indication that play of the gaming device is to be provided in accordance ...

10/05/06 - 20060223630 - Systems and methods for facilitating play using reversed payout tables
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for facilitating play of a gaming device is presented, in which the method comprises enabling a reverse payout mode of play of the gaming device and displaying an indication that play of the gaming device is to be provided in accordance ...

10/05/06 - 20060223629 - System and method for communicating game session information
According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a contract is established for a session comprising two or more plays of at least one gaming device. Information about the game play session, such as outcomes generated at the at least one gaming device, is communicated to a player ...

09/28/06 - 20060217192 - Method and apparatus for providing insurance policies for gambling losses
A method according to some embodiments of the present invention provides for a game server to receive policy requirements of a user for a gambling loss insurance policy from a terminal. The game server determines a premium amount based on the policy requirements of the user and transmits information concerning ...

09/28/06 - 20060217191 - Method and apparatus for providing insurance policies for gambling losses
A method according to some embodiments of the present invention provides for a game server to receive policy requirements of a user for a gambling loss insurance policy from a terminal. The game server determines a premium amount based on the policy requirements of the user and transmits information concerning ...

09/28/06 - 20060217190 - System and method for communicating game session information
According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a contract is established for a session comprising two or more plays of at least one gaming device. Information about the game play session, such as outcomes generated at the at least one gaming device, is communicated to a player ...

09/28/06 - 20060217189 - Method and system for managing game confirmations
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device is presented. The method comprises determining whether a trigger condition has occurred, outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device, determining a response to the confirmation message, and initiating play at the ...

09/28/06 - 20060217188 - gaming device and method of operation thereof
A gaming device such as a video based gaming device provides a player the ability to modify at least one element of the gaming device. The gaming device may then modify other elements to ensure a desired house advantage. The probability of occurrence for one or more outcomes, the payout ...

09/28/06 - 20060217187 - gaming device and method of operation thereof
A gaming device such as a video based gaming device provides a player the ability to modify at least one element of the gaming device. The gaming device may then modify other elements to ensure a desired house advantage. The probability of occurrence for one or more outcomes, the payout ...

09/28/06 - 20060217186 - Gaming token having a variable value
A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact ...

09/28/06 - 20060217185 - Method and system for allocating loyalty reward points to gaming players
A system for allocating loyalty reward points to a player at a gaming area, where the player has a loyalty reward card with player details recorded thereon. The player further being associated with uniquely identifiable casino chips each having an electronic identification means. The loyalty reward points allocation system has ...

09/21/06 - 20060211489 - A gaming device and method of operation thereof
A gaming device such as a video based gaming device provides a player the ability to modify at least one element of the gaming device. The gaming device may then modify other elements to ensure a desired house advantage. The probability of occurrence for one or more outcomes, the payout ...

09/21/06 - 20060211488 - Method and apparatus for gaming with alternate value payouts
Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each ...

09/21/06 - 20060211487 - Method and apparatus for gaming with alternate value payouts
Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each ...

09/21/06 - 20060211486 - Method and apparatus for gaming with alternate value payouts
Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each ...

09/21/06 - 20060211485 - Gaming control system
Concerning with the game insurance objectifying the game result in each of the gaming machines, based on the game information transmitted from each of the gaming machines (S103) and the information of the insurance contents stored in the insurance control server, the insurance control server determines whether or not the ...

09/21/06 - 20060211484 - Wagering game with side-wagering feature on certain outcomes
A gaming system for playing a basic wagering game on a gaming terminal. The gaming system includes an input device adapted to receive an input from a player of a basic wagering game and output a signal to a controller. A controller is configured to randomly select a basic wagering ...

09/14/06 - 20060205486 - System and method for future value wagering
A system and method enabling a casino to issue chips or credits to customers whose redemption and face value is set at some future date. In one embodiment, a controller and disburser is disclosed which receives as inputs financial data, data as to how the amount of money the player ...

09/14/06 - 20060205485 - Systems and methods for facilitating play of a casino game via expiring prepaid plays of the casino game
In accordance with at least one embodiment, an expiring prepaid casino account is disclosed. The expiring prepaid casino account has associated therewith an amount of money, time, and/or game plays. The amount of money, time, and/or game plays expires in predetermined portions over a plurality of defined expiration periods, thus ...

09/14/06 - 20060205484 - System and method for inducing wagering in a poker-type game
A system and method for inducing wagering in a poker-type game are provided. In one aspect, wagering is induced by providing an opportunity for game participants and/or spectators to place one or more side bets on the occurrence of an event during the game. A payout for each side bet ...

09/14/06 - 20060205483 - Methods and systems for conducting a contest wagering activity
Methods and systems for conducting wagers, such as pari-mutuel wagers. In one exemplary embodiment a series of events, such as horse races, dog races, etc. is identified for which a plurality of bettors may each place at least one wager, and a wagering activity thereon is structured as a contest. ...

09/14/06 - 20060205482 - Printer interpreter for a gaming machine
Methods and systems for issuing cashless instruments and providing a printer interpreter for a gaming machine are disclosed. A printer and specialized printer interpreter (controller) are provided to facilitate the conversion of a specific credit amount to a currency amount in differing units (first form of currency), and the subsequent ...

09/14/06 - 20060205481 - Funds controller for gaming or entertainment
Apparatus (100), systems (300), and methods for accessing and controlling funds held in electronic accounts (101) for use in gaming and other entertainment purposes, and for processing funds removed from or depositable to such accounts. Funds may be held and processed in cash, electronic, or cash-surrogate form, including the form ...

08/31/06 - 20060194631 - Method and system for issuing gaming machine receipts
The invention comprises a gaming system including at least one gaming machine arranged to accept and print receipts. In one embodiment of a method, a player playing a gaming machine is issued a receipt which represents credit or value belonging to the player, and includes secondary information. The secondary information ...

08/31/06 - 20060194630 - Prize dispensing device
The invention relates to systems and methods for automating prize selection and distribution, namely in the arcade industry. In one embodiment, a prize dispensing device is configured to be backwards-compatible with existing redemption and amusement game standards. In another embodiment, the prize dispensing device comprises a plurality of chambers allowing ...

08/10/06 - 20060178208 - Gaming machine metering and accounting system
The present invention is an intelligent metering system for currency-activated devices having an electromechanical meter. The intelligent metering system includes an inductive pickup winding associated with the electromechanical meter. An amplifier is coupled to the inductive pickup winding to boost a signal detected from the inductive pickup winding when electromechanical ...

08/10/06 - 20060178207 - Gaming machine with interactive bonusing
A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein one or more random events are caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event of combination of events ...

08/10/06 - 20060178206 - Gaming system including multiple wager selectors and dynamic theoretical payback percentage display
Systems and methods of gaming that provide the user with increased wagering within a specific game of chance. Multiple wager selectors each having a specific value ed therewith provide the user with a wide range of wager amounts that may be placed on gaming device. As the user's current wager ...

08/03/06 - 20060172799 - System and method for playing a game having online and offline elements
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type or casino-based game. A partial result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in an offline portion of the game. The remaining portion of the ...

08/03/06 - 20060172798 - Cashless gaming apparatus, system and method
The invention comprises methods and apparatus for modifying or converting a gaming machine to permit fully cash-less or optional cash-less transactions in a manner which avoids changing the existing firmware or software of the gaming machine. In an optional cash-less arrangement, a player selects the form by which funds are ...

08/03/06 - 20060172797 - Method and system for determining prizewinning status and awarding a prize
Method for determining prizewinning status and awarding a prize. Most consumer marketing programs which employ a sweepstakes mechanism with prizes depend on game pieces preprinted with codes or words to signify prizewinning status. Furthermore, if such status is determined to be “winning” the holder of the game piece must still ...

07/27/06 - 20060166734 - Progressive jackpot system and method
A progressive jackpot and promotion system and method related to playing golf. In general, a golfer has the option to pay an additional entry fee into a progressive jackpot. The fee is used to seed the jackpot, add to the jackpot, provide income to participating golf courses, provide charitable contributions ...

07/27/06 - 20060166733 - Method of leasing a gaming machine for a percentage of a net win amount
A method of leasing a gaming machine is provided that includes determining a monetary average machine net win in monetary units per gaming machine per unit of time for a group of existing gaming machines, receiving the leased gaming machine, and determining a monetary payment amount for the leased gaming ...

07/27/06 - 20060166732 - Ticket management apparatus, a ticketing device and a data management system for cashless operation
The present invention relates to a ticket management apparatus (TMA) for cashless operation of gaming machines (100a-100n), comprising a ticketing device (400a-400n) for inputting and outputting tickets (500) containing gaming data (502) and at least one data management device (101a-101n). The data management device (101a-101n) includes a gaming machine interface ...

07/20/06 - 20060160613 - Wagering game with player-determined symbol function
A method for playing a wagering game. The method includes conducting a basic game having a randomly selected outcome. The randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes and is indicated by a plurality of symbols. Each of the plurality of symbols has a first function. A side-wager ...

07/20/06 - 20060160612 - Techniques for generating random awards using a plurality of average values
A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average ...

07/20/06 - 20060160611 - Gaming machine and gaming system
A slot machine 1A pays out an award corresponding to a preset set rate out of a plurality of possible set rates. The slot machine 1A includes an 1C chip reader/writer 12c for reading stored rate type information from a FIG. 70A, 70B storing rate type information A, B indicating ...

07/20/06 - 20060160610 - System and method for performing a financial transaction in an entertainment center
The present disclosure relates to a distribution system for providing cash or other items of value to a user at the location of the gaming system and a method for using the distribution system. The disclosure relates to a distribution system for use with an entertainment station. The distribution system ...

07/20/06 - 20060160609 - Slot machine with opportunity to earn extra line(s)
A slot machine that can award an extra line or lines as an incentive to the player for playing a predetermined amount of coins. If the player plays the predetermined amount of coins, a random line that is not originally available to the player can be highlighted to the player ...

07/20/06 - 20060160608 - Card game system with automatic bet recognition
An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a bet recognition system for use with a card game. A table is provided for playing a card game including a bet location for each player. An image capture device is positioned in proximity to the bet location and configured to capture an ...

07/13/06 - 20060154722 - Method and apparatus for influencing cash outs from a gaming device
A gaming device is described that provides a number of different methods for cashing out credit balances from a gaming device. These methods include providing incentives, such as benefits, to a player for selecting particular monetary forms in which to receive the cash out. Non-preferred cash out forms may be ...

07/13/06 - 20060154721 - Electronic gaming device that provides an undisplayed outcome
An electronic gaming device that provides an undisplayed outcome has been developed. The game includes an electronic gaming device that accepts a wager from a player and generates a gaming outcome that is not disclosed. Also included is an output mechanism that generates a cashless instrument that represents the undisclosed ...

07/13/06 - 20060154720 - Method for providing an undisplayed outcome of an electronic gaming device
A method of providing an undisplayed outcome of an electronic device has been developed. First a wager is received from a player and an electronic outcome is generated. The outcome is not displayed to the player. A cashless payout is generated for the electronic outcome. The outcome is displayed according ...

07/13/06 - 20060154719 - Dynamic scrip account for processing awards from an electronic gaming device
A dynamic scrip account for processing awards from an electronic gaming device has been developed. The gaming system includes an electronic gaming device that generates a gaming outcome and delivers a static scrip payment. A matching electronic scrip account is present that reflects the value of the static scrip payment ...

07/13/06 - 20060154718 - Method, apparatus, and program product for providing access to progressive prizes in a gaming system
A method employs a database table that contains progressive prize pool status data for each progressive game that may be available in a given gaming system. Additional database tables store definitions for both contributions to the various progressive prize pools and awards to be made from the various progressive prize ...

07/06/06 - 20060148558 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature
Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a ...

07/06/06 - 20060148557 - Gaming machine and gaming system
There is provided a gaming machine or a gaming system which may provide a game player with an incentive to play a game repeatedly without lowering the player's anticipation for a shift to a special game mode. The gaming machine 1A comprises shift determination means for determining whether a base ...

07/06/06 - 20060148556 - Electronic game scripting and auditing
A system and method is provided for conducting electronic games of chance and methods of and systems for providing scripting of electronic game play. Further, game play by a player may be audited by storing player's actions in a memory of a computer system. A game computer determines an outcome ...

07/06/06 - 20060148555 - Online betting systems
Online betting systems are disclosed in which a number of players may offer and accept bets online on the outcome of events, for example sporting events. Each player may be both offering bets and accepting them. By linking together, in a central server operating the system, databases reflecting betting data ...

06/22/06 - 20060135255 - Video gaming device having a system and method for completing wagers and purchases during the cash out process
The present invention is a method for completing wagers and purchases from a gaming device when a player presses or selects the cash out feature on the device. The present invention provides for a more convenient method for players to make additional gaming wagers and purchases directly from a gaming ...

06/22/06 - 20060135254 - Gaming terminal with special-event wager having different denomination increment than basic wagering game
A method for playing a wagering game having a special payout. In response to a player making a wager of a first denomination, a gaming terminal conducts a basic game having a randomly selected outcome. The terminal then presents a side-wager option for a player to be eligible for the ...

06/22/06 - 20060135253 - Gaming system and method for providing entry to a contest
A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of ...

06/22/06 - 20060135252 - System and method for betting on a subset of participants in an event according to multiple groups
A method of managing bets is provided. The method includes receiving at least one group bet for an event having a set of participants. A first group comprises a first subset of the participants and a second group comprises a second subset of the participants. The group bet comprises a ...

06/22/06 - 20060135251 - Method and system for paying for bet responses
We disclose a method for operating an online computer database system that enables users to pay make bet offers and respond to bet offers in a variety of ways. The method, implemented via the computer system, displays these bet offers, bet challenges, and the responses (or lack of responses) to ...

06/22/06 - 20060135250 - Betting method and system for debunking and validating statements
We disclose a method for operating an online computer database system that enables users to create, match up and settle bet offers about whether an independent expert will judge a specified statement to be misleading or fair. The method, implemented via the computer system, displays these bet offers, thus providing ...

06/15/06 - 20060128462 - Gaming token having a variable value
A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact ...

06/15/06 - 20060128461 - Gaming machine and game system
A gaming machine includes an operation unit that is operated by a player, a game mode switching unit that switches a game mode, and a game control unit that controls a game based on the game mode. The game mode switching unit switches, based on the operation via the operation ...

06/08/06 - 20060121983 - System to determine casino offers
A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined ...

06/08/06 - 20060121982 - Parlor game
A parlor entertainment system includes an entertainment unit, and information management system, and an entertainment information unit. The information management system includes a processor operatively connected to a database. The entertainment information unit is in communication with at least one of the information management system and the entertainment unit. The ...

06/08/06 - 20060121981 - Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode
A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as ...

06/08/06 - 20060121980 - Method and system for using preprinted coupons in a multiuser game
Preprinted coupons (213, 701, 901, 1001) are used in a game. A coupon identifier is read (1401) from a coupon (213, 701, 901, 1001) that also contains a preprinted gaming row. On the basis of the coupon identifier, a gaming system (1106) is informed (1402, 1510) about the playing of ...

06/08/06 - 20060121979 - Reconfigurable self-service wagering terminal
Apparatus and methods are provided for reconfiguring wagering terminals at a wagering facility. The terminals have a processor that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). A plurality of instruction sets are provided, different ones of said sets being executable by the terminal processor to implement different wagering terminal styles to ...

06/01/06 - 20060116200 - Method for establishing a wager for a game
In a particular embodiment of the invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer and ...

06/01/06 - 20060116199 - System for establishing a wager for a game
In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises one or more web servers that provide access to an online game for a plurality of users. The system further comprises one or more processors that receive information about a wager ...

06/01/06 - 20060116198 - System and logic for establishing a wager for a game
In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer ...

05/25/06 - 20060111178 - System-level bonus game and related methods
Bonus gaming systems for monitoring and controlling one or more gaming devices in a gaming system on at least one gaming floor are disclosed herein. The system includes one or more gaming devices interconnected via a network, a player tracking system in communication with the gaming devices, and a bonus ...

05/18/06 - 20060105837 - Products and processes for determining a benefit based on occurrences of an outcome
According to an embodiment, a method includes determining, for each occurrence of a predetermined outcome during a flat rate play session, a respective payout amount. Each respective payout amount is based on a number of prior occurrences of the predetermined outcome during a flat rate play session. ...

05/18/06 - 20060105836 - Method and apparatus for pausing a flat rate play gaming session
According to some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for pausing or suspending play of a flat rate play session at a gaming device. In some embodiments, a player may receive a ticket or other token when a session is suspended. The ticket preferably includes indicia ...

05/18/06 - 20060105835 - Game with object suspended by air
A pneumatic prize dispensing system for an arcade game. The game includes a pneumatically-controlled method of suspending and controlling the movement encapsulated prizes within a vertically-oriented transparent tube by means of differential air pressure. A player controls the vertical position of the prize by means of a pneumatic control valve. ...

05/18/06 - 20060105834 - Pet transporter
A pet transporter that can be towed behind a wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The pet transporter comprises a carrier member, a frame adapted to receive the carrier member, a pair of side bows attached to the side walls of the carrier and to the frame, a pair of wheel assemblies ...

05/11/06 - 20060100009 - Methods and systems for determining and selling wagering game outcomes to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., player may access the video presentation online). This allows ...

05/04/06 - 20060094498 - Gaming token having a variable value
A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact ...

04/27/06 - 20060089195 - Systems, methods and apparatus for offering an extension of a flat rate play session based on an ending credit balance
In accordance with some embodiments, there is provided a method, apparatus and article of manufacture for providing a flat rate play session using a gaming device. The flat rate play session may define a duration of, for example, a period of time, a number of game plays, and/or a number ...

04/27/06 - 20060089194 - Wagering game with invitation for playing a wagering game at a subsequent gaming session
A gaming terminal and method of playing a wagering game. The terminal including a wagering game having a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. The wagering game provides the player with an option to accept an invitation immediately redeemable for playing the wagering ...

04/20/06 - 20060084501 - Products and processes for determining a benefit based on patterns of outcomes
A method according to an embodiment includes determining a benefit that a player may achieve based on play of a gaming device during a flat rate play session. A requirement to achieve the benefit is also determined. The requirement specifies a required number of consecutive outcomes that are required. A ...

04/20/06 - 20060084500 - Gaming device having game with player selections and award pools
A gaming device includes a plurality of symbol groups which each include a plurality of symbols. In one embodiment, each of the symbols is associated with a probability of being generated. The gaming device includes a plurality of player selectable selections. The gaming device includes a plurality of outcome pools. ...

04/20/06 - 20060084499 - Multiplayer gaming system and method of operation thereof
A multiplayer gaming system that is usable by a number of participating players to play a multiplayer game, comprises a plurality of player stations, each player station enabling a respective participating player to place a wager on an outcome of the multiplayer game and to play a separate instance of ...

04/13/06 - 20060079321 - Products and processes for providing a benefit according to a pattern in outcomes
A hardware or software module is added to a gaming device. The module renders the gaming device capable of permitting play of the gaming device when a credit balance of the gaming device is insufficient, in which prior to such rendering, the gaming device was not capable of permitting play ...

04/13/06 - 20060079320 - Communication control for progressive game controller to prevent near-concurrent wins
Methods and apparatus for preventing near-concurrent wins in a progressive gaming system controlled by Jackpot Controller are disclosed. A VLT player may send a “win” combination to the Jackpot Controller to determine whether the “win” awards the accumulating progressive jackpot. The Jackpot Controller may evaluate the “win” message. If the ...

04/13/06 - 20060079319 - Wagering game with shared payoff based on multiple player selections
The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game at a gaming terminal whereby multiple players make selections and accumulate bonus awards as the game is passed from one player to another. Play continues until a game-terminating object is selected. At that ...

04/13/06 - 20060079318 - Wagering game with bonus game triggered by linked terminal
The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game, whereby a player at one gaming terminal is allowed to link to other gaming terminals via a player-selectable option. The wagering game may include a basic game and a bonus game. Once linked, ...

04/13/06 - 20060079317 - Wagering game with bonus-game assets that can be preserved for subsequent gaming sessions
A method for playing a wagering game includes receiving wager inputs from a player for a wagering game, which includes a basic game and a bonus game, and selecting at least one randomly-selected outcome of a plurality of outcomes in response to receiving the wager inputs. The player is awarded ...

04/13/06 - 20060079316 - Wagering game with an array of player-selectable elements that are preserved for subsequent gaming sessions
A method for playing a wagering game includes receiving wager inputs from a player for a wagering game. In response to receiving the wager inputs, at least one randomly-selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes. An array of player-selectable elements is presented during a first gaming session of ...

04/13/06 - 20060079315 - Gaming machine and gaming system
A gaming machine for providing a game to a player including: a bill insertion slot that allows a bill to be inserted; a card insertion slot that allows a plurality of types of information recording cards; a bill validation unit that determines a validity of the bill inserted into the ...

04/06/06 - 20060073884 - Systems and methods for post-play gaming benefits
According to some embodiments, systems, methods, and/or articles of manufacture are associated with determining whether a first condition associated with a first player of a gaming device is satisfied, determining whether a second condition associated with a second player of the gaming device is satisfied, and awarding, in the case ...

04/06/06 - 20060073883 - Casino all in kiosk for cash, tickets, and cards, with card issuing capability
A casino all-in-one kiosk includes a card issuing unit that enables self service registration and dispensing of casino loyalty cards, in addition to cash-dispensing, and ticket redemption functions. The kiosk may also be adapted to provide ancillary services such as hotel check-in/check-out, reservations and ticketing, and coupon printing, and may ...

04/06/06 - 20060073882 - System and method for providing side wagering in multi-player wager-based games
A system and method for providing side wagering in a wager-based game. Side wagers made by an observer of the wager-based game are accepted, where the side wager is associated with an event that is uncertain at the time the side wager is made. The event is associated with at ...

03/30/06 - 20060068903 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating accelerated play of a flat rate play gaming session
According to some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for expediting one or more plays of a flat rate play session at a gaming device. In some embodiments, any remaining plays of a session may be determined in an expedited or substantially instantaneous manner. In some ...

03/30/06 - 20060068902 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes a game medium insertion section into which a plurality of kinds of game mediums is inserted, a game medium discrimination device discriminating a kind of game medium inserted into the game medium insertion section, an insertion sound output device outputting an insertion sound when the kind ...

03/30/06 - 20060068901 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes a bet rate setting device with which a value of game medium per unit bet is set as a bet rate, a setting sound output device outputting a setting sound when the bet rate is set by the bet rate setting device, and a setting sound ...

03/30/06 - 20060068900 - Gaming machine having rotatable bodies
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes at least one rotatable three-dimensional body. The basic game includes a plurality of standard symbols and at least one second-chance symbol. The three-dimensional body bears at least one of a standard symbols from the game and an enhanced award symbol. Upon ...

03/30/06 - 20060068899 - Electronic card table system with jackpot features
A system and method are provided for incorporating a jackpot into an electronic poker game played at electronic poker tables having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIAs). The system includes a game computer for administering the electronic poker game and a jackpot administrator for administering the jackpot. The ...

03/30/06 - 20060068898 - Game-credit card gaming system and method with incentives
A wagering gaming system, method and apparatus including a card purchased with an amount of money which a player may use to place wagers in gaming machines. The card is useable in a select gaming machines at a select gaming establishments. The card provides an additional game related benefit or ...

03/30/06 - 20060068897 - Purchase of slot vouchers with electronic funds (improved method and apparatus)
Apparatus and method for the purchase of gaming vouchers (slot vouchers) with commercial bank cards using electronic funds transfer including a kiosk located on a gaming floor proximate to gaming machines but separate from a particular gaming machine, an EFT reader and processing system, user interactive communication equipment, voucher issuing ...

03/30/06 - 20060068896 - Method for improved on-line game bonus channel
This specification discloses a design method for an improved online game bonus channel. Independent entrances separate the bonus channel mode from the ordinary mode. The invention utilizes the concept of tickets to limit the time a player can enter the bonus channel and the tickets are not accumulatable. Therefore, the ...

03/30/06 - 20060068895 - Apparatus for pre-determined game outcomes
A portable memory apparatus may include a player identification and game outcomes associated with the player identification. The portable memory apparatus may communicatively couple with a gaming apparatus, provide a game outcome to the gaming apparatus, and communicatively decouple from the gaming apparatus. A gaming apparatus may include a display ...

03/23/06 - 20060063588 - Wagering machine with a bonus game
A gaming terminal and method of playing a wagering game. The terminal includes a first display and a second display having a plurality of bonus areas. The terminal further includes a wagering game having a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. In response ...

03/23/06 - 20060063587 - Gaming advertisement systems and methods
System and method for advertising in which online and land-based gaming can be recast as new age media and product sales outlets. Such an advertising system can include a processor, a player interface, a database, and a game and reward control. Such a system can be based on player permission, ...

03/23/06 - 20060063586 - Electronic value marking for wagering chips
Multicolored casino wagering chips are assigned temporary values and those values are read in a first device then transmitted to an external computer where they can be accessed by a separate device, such as a chip sorter to determine chip values and value flow during a casino table game. A ...

03/16/06 - 20060058099 - System and method for awarding an incentive award
System and system award a player of a gaming machine an incentive award. The gaming machine has first and second playable games. A computer is connected to the machine. The player chooses to play one of the first and second games and play on the gaming machine is tracked. The ...

03/09/06 - 20060052158 - Entrance-exchange structure and method
A entrance-exchange structure and method of execution thereof, comprising a house and an activity of uncertain outcome (e.g., game of chance, game of skill, etc.) that is entered by a participant (e.g., a participant such as a player). The house pays the participant a takehome in relevant scrip, or cash ...

03/09/06 - 20060052157 - Method and apparatus for facilitating play of a gaming device
A method in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention is provided, the method comprising the steps of receiving a wager, determining an intermediate outcome of a game of chance, determining a first option for play, determining a first final outcome based on the intermediate outcome and ...

03/09/06 - 20060052156 - Method and system for wireless validation of gaming vouchers
A system and method for wireless validation of gaming vouchers output from electronic gaming machines includes a centralized computer which receives and stores game transaction information, including records of printed vouchers and pay-out amounts. To cash-out a voucher, the voucher information is entered into a wireless, portable computer device, and ...

03/02/06 - 20060046841 - Budget-based flat rate play contract parameters
According to some embodiments, systems, methods, and/or articles of manufacture are associated with operating a gaming device having a flat rate play session or contract costing a flat rate price. The flat rate play session or contract spans multiple plays on the gaming device over a pre-established duration. In some ...

03/02/06 - 20060046840 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating gambling loss insurance policies without requiring a server therefore
In accordance with some embodiments, a gambling loss insurance policy may be provided to a player. In accordance with some embodiments, a method provides for receiving at a gaming device an amount a player desires to pay for an insurance policy to provide protection against gambling losses and determining, based ...

03/02/06 - 20060046839 - Payout exchange method and system
A gaming method includes receiving a wager from a first player, displaying an image representative of a game, determining an outcome for the game represented by the image, and associating a first payout with the first player according to the outcome. The method also includes receiving an exchange of communications ...

03/02/06 - 20060046838 - Method and system for gaming and e-materials distribution
A gaming method includes determining if a first event has occurred, distributing an e-coupon to a player if the first event has occurred, the e-coupon being storable on a machine accessible medium, having an identifier associated therewith, and redeemable for a payout, associating a first payout with the identifier according ...

02/23/06 - 20060040732 - Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards
A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) ...

02/16/06 - 20060035705 - System and method for delivering mystery awards
A gaming system, comprising a plurality of gaming machines operating over a network, includes a bonus server for providing a promotion implementing a mystery award. The method for delivering a mystery award to a player over the computer gaming network comprises determining an award is to be delivered. A group ...

02/16/06 - 20060035704 - Positive-return gambling
A method and system of providing players with positive return in a gambling game. Tokens are won or lost in a manner that assures net positive return. Token value is determined based on the total number of outstanding tokens, or on the total number that have been issued in a ...

02/09/06 - 20060030402 - Data-handling, business systems and games
A fund is set up for a specified maximum of subscribers, who undertake to subscribe a specified amount, each of them by the same specified number of dates, the same amount for each subscriber and each date, the chains of dates possibly only partially overlapping so that the fund can ...

02/02/06 - 20060025210 - Method of awarding prizes for jackpot and gaming machines based on amount wagered during a time period
Periodic prize draws are conducted by a jackpot controller (13) in a gaming system having one or more electronic gaming devices (10). The probability of each electronic gaming device winning a particular prize draw is dependent upon the amount wagered on that gaming machine during a period preceding that prize ...

02/02/06 - 20060025209 - Method and handheld apparatus for facilitating remote play of a slot machine
A method according to at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving an indication of play of a slot machine associated with a remote player. At least one handheld device that is associated with the remote player is determined, and a signal is transmitted to the at least ...

02/02/06 - 20060025208 - Sports wagering method and system
A method and system for providing sports wagers based on a team's performance throughout a season. Casinos establish a pre-season share value for each team in a particular sport (e.g., the NFL). The share value is based on the anticipated performance of the team during the upcoming season. Therefore, odds ...

02/02/06 - 20060025207 - Method and apparatus for facilitating play of a gaming device
Systems and methods are provided allowing a player to play a gaming device and receive a predetermined number of outcomes in exchange for a payment. The gaming device generates at least the predetermined number of outcomes, and adjusts a balance of the player device based on the outcomes. The player ...

01/26/06 - 20060019742 - Video gaming device and method of wagering on a virtual football game
A video gaming device and method for wagering on a virtual football game comprising a video touch screen or display and a selector control panel including a plurality of selector control keys to selectively generate a corresponding plurality game selection and control signals including play selections and wagering selections, and ...

01/26/06 - 20060019741 - Wagering accommodation application
An application for accommodating wagering arrangements between users. A set wagering line is presented for an event having first and second opposing outcomes. The set wagering line is generally applicable to wager submissions on the event, whether in support of the first outcome or the second outcome. A wager submission ...

01/26/06 - 20060019740 - Wagering game with player banking of positive expectation situations
A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a disbursement of potential awards in a wagering game that have not been fully awarded yet. In a wagering game that comprises multiple states, a value of a favorable state relative to a prior state can be banked for later redemption ...

01/26/06 - 20060019739 - Systems and methods for scanning gaming chips placed on a gaming table
A gaming environment comprising a gaming table and a number of optical scanners capable of scanning and decoding machine-readable symbols carried by wagers that are placed approximately within a wagering on the gaming table. The optical scanners operate over specific ranges to capture the reflective light from the wager while ...

01/19/06 - 20060014583 - Method and apparatus for awarding wins for game play
A method of awarding wins for game play comprises determining winning outcomes from all possible outcomes of game play and assigning at least one of two different types of awards, such as either or both primary and secondary credit awards, to each winning outcome. Preferably, the winning combinations and associated ...

01/19/06 - 20060014582 - Method and apparatus for awarding wins for game play
A method of awarding wins for game play comprises determining winning outcomes from all possible outcomes of game play and assigning at least one of two different types of awards, such as either or both primary and secondary credit awards, to each winning outcome. Preferably, the winning combinations and associated ...

01/19/06 - 20060014581 - Secure offline betting device
A method and a secure offline betting device for playing games offered by a betting operator offline and away from the premises of the betting operator, the device thereby comprising a purse application (1), an 1/O controller (2), a games application (3, 13), a cryptologic application (4), a physical 1/O ...

01/12/06 - 20060009280 - Gaming machine with visual and audio indicia changed over time
A gaming system includes a plurality of linked gaming machines and a controller coupled to the gaming machines. The gaming machines are used for playing one or more wagering games having a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome. Each gaming machine includes at least one wager-input device ...

01/12/06 - 20060009279 - System and method for providing bets regarding intermediate points in a race event using fractional timing
A system for betting on fractional times comprises a memory coupled to a processor. The memory stores a first betting option comprising a bet that a particular participant in a race will finish a predetermined length of the race in a first range of fractional times. The memory further stores ...

01/12/06 - 20060009278 - Mechanical wheel casino game of chance having a free-motion internal indicator and method therefor
A mechanical wheel casino game of chance using a freely moving internal indicator such as a ball within a housing to randomly move and bounce into one possible outcome segment in a set of possible outcome segments. The expected value is controlled through a combination of geometrical and mathematical considerations. ...

01/05/06 - 20060003837 - Gaming device having an improved offer/acceptance bonus scheme
A gaming device and preferably a bonus round game of a gaming device that enables a player to initiate a randomly generated number, wherein said number determines the number of positions that a position marker will move along an enclosed path. Each time the marker lands upon a previously unmarked ...

01/05/06 - 20060003836 - Gaming machine with action unit container
A gaming device including a game apparatus enabling a player to play the game, the gaming device having: a container with at least one movable object located within; one or more receptacle elements capable of receiving the movable objects, where the receptacle element includes a barrier member that allows movement ...

01/05/06 - 20060003835 - Gaming machine with eligibility for participation in features
A gaming machine includes a display for displaying symbols relating to a base game. A controller, including a processor, controls operation of the base game. A controller, including a processor, controls operation of the base game and, between wagers placed on the game to determine whether the wager is to ...

01/05/06 - 20060003834 - Gaming machi