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Wagering game with associated outcomes

US8162740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/32
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming machine (10) for conducting a wagering game comprises a value input device (16) for receiving a wager from a player and a display (26) for displaying a first plurality of locations in a first formation and a second plurality of locations in a second formation. The second plurality of locations is associated with the first plurality of locations. A processor is operative to select at least one first location from the first plurality of locations to yield a first outcome, select at least one second location from the second plurality of locations to yield a second outcome, combine the first and second outcomes to yield a combined outcome, and provide an award based on the combined outcome.

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