Method for implementing play at gaming machine networks using player rating
US8052517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3232
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for customizing play of a gaming device to a particular player level or group, where the gaming device is connected by a network to a host computer, includes creating a player account accessible by the host computer. The player account is associated with a player and has stored therein one of a plurality of player levels. The player is allowed to play on the gaming device and the gaming device is operated responsive to the player level. That is, the step of operating the gaming device includes adjusting a bonus triggering threshold and/or quantitative amount awarded based on the player level. In this way, high rated players such as those that gamble frequently and in high amounts, have gaming and bonusing events and award amounts tailored to their style of play and preferences to encourage continued play.
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