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4,299Patents
3,477Active
4,299Granted
71Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 22, 1982 → Apr 1, 2025 · 949 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6652378B2 Gaming machines and systems offering simultaneous play of multiple games and methods of gaming Physics 995 Expired
US6846238B2 Wireless game player Physics 992 Expired
US5326104A Secure automated electronic casino gaming system Physics 958 Expired
US4837728A Multiple progressive gaming system that freezes payouts at start of game Physics 875 Expired
US6645077B2 Gaming terminal data repository and information distribution system Human Necessities 739 Expired
US6439995B1 Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple selection groups Physics 725 Expired
US6328649A Gaming device having multiple award enhancing levels Physics 692 Expired
US6628939B2 Personal gaming device Human Necessities 673 Expired
US6712693B1 Method and apparatus for player selection of an electronic game payout Physics 655 Expired
US6761632B2 Gaming device having perceived skill Human Necessities 633 Expired
US6676522B2 Gaming system including portable game devices Human Necessities 621 Expired
US7326115B2 Gaming device and method having a first interactive game which determines a function of a second wagering game Physics 584 Expired
US6319124A Gaming device with signified reel symbols Physics 562 Expired
US6942574B1 Method and apparatus for providing entertainment content on a gaming machine Physics 558 Expired
US6599193B2 Progressive gaming device Physics 554 Expired
US6905411B2 Player authentication for cashless gaming machine instruments Physics 552 Expired
US6682421B1 Wireless gaming environment Human Necessities 551 Expired
US6394902B1 Gaming device having different sets of primary and secondary reel symbols Physics 539 Expired
US6852031B1 EZ pay smart card and tickets system Physics 527 Expired
US7311605B2 Player tracking assembly for complete patron tracking for both gaming and non-gaming casino activity Physics 526 Expired
US6461241B1 Gaming device having a primary game scheme involving a symbol generator and secondary award triggering games Physics 519 Expired
US6685567B2 Process verification Physics 508 Expired
US6896618B2 Point of play registration on a gaming machine Physics 505 Expired
US6413162B1 Gaming device having independent reel columns Physics 493 Expired
US6506118B1 Gaming device having improved award offer bonus scheme Physics 484 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.