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Method and apparatus for rewarding multiple game players for a single win

US7500915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3258
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming apparatus and method is provided that is capable of rewarding a distributed jackpot to players using gaming units that are electronically linked to one another. The distributed jackpot may be shared among non-winning players when a winning result is achieved by a winning player.

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