Handheld wagering game system and methods for conducting wagering games thereupon
US8282490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a handheld gaming machine configured to play at least one game and a controller. The controller is configured to base eligibility of the handheld gaming machine for a game-related feature at least upon a location of the handheld gaming machine and/or a proximity of the handheld gaming machine to an external device.
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