Patent · US Expired

Gaming device with bingo bonus game

US6609973B1 · kind B1 · utility

221Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3244
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a winning outcome, and in which a possible bonus game is triggered by a particular outcome or outcomes on the primary game. The bonus game differs from the primary game. These devices may utilize “progressive” awards, allowing players to compete against each other for larger awards. Additionally, multiple levels of progressive awards may be offered, with each level based on the amount of the initial wager.

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