Method and apparatus for gaming machines with a tournament play bonus feature
US7976389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tournament gaming system is disclosed including one or more gaming machines programmed for play of at least one tournament game. A plurality of gaming machines may be linked for tournament play, as through a host computer. Qualification for tournament play may be, at least in part, effectuated through participation in one or more primary games at a gaming machine programmed for tournament play. Tournament games may be conducted at a predetermined minimum rate of play. Variable rates of play responsive to specific game outcomes during tournament games are also disclosed.
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