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Method and system for weighting odds to specific gaming entities in a shared bonus event

US7169041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2001
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3267
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of weighting odds in shared bonus events and gaming systems and devices configured for weighting odds in shared bonus events. A number of participations or entries by the same gaming machine or player entity may be obtained for a shared bonus event in association with play of a base or primary game, allowing the odds of winning the shared bonus event to be weighted.

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