Wagering system including tournament mode and third party bettor interface
US10504332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3286
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, devices, and software products are provided for slot machine tournaments to allow bettors to bet on slot machine tournament players and events. A bettor interface is provided including a first area showing a number of past tournament winner point totals, a second area showing a group of currently remaining gaming machines in the competition and their point totals and enabling selection of machines to wager upon, and a third wagering interface display area presents a group of potential wagers to be made. At least some of the potential wagers presented with a target point total and calculated wager odds of reaching said target point total. Fixed or portable devices may be programmed to connect to the network to access the competition wager interface and allow bettors view, make selections, and activate wagers on the eventual outcome of the competition through the competition wager interface.
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