Methods of conducting games of chance and gaming devices with multiple pay lines
US6869357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of playing games of chance and gaming devices comprising multiple wagering options. In one aspect, a single wagering unit activates a plurality of pay lines. In another aspect, at least one wager is randomly assigned to at least one pay line. Other aspects include novel arrangements of pay lines and wagering options to add excitement and enjoyment to the gaming experience. According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, one or more indicia for a particular pay line are received for display thereon from at least one other gaming device.
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