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Systems, apparatuses and methods for awarding gaming payouts

US8771056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2010
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3265
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for awarding gaming payouts in slot games are provided. Embodiments are directed to initiating a reelspin and moving at least one modifying symbol to a new symbol location. If a predetermined symbol appears in the new symbol location as a result of the reelspin, the predetermined symbol is replaced with the modifying symbol.

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