Progressive jackpot alerts in a gaming system
US9039522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3286
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a gaming system capable of providing progressive level alerts or promotions when a progressive jackpot reaches a predetermined value. In one embodiment, the user is able to register for a progressive level alert. In another embodiment, the progressive level alert is presented on an affiliated or third party website. By providing progressive jackpot amount information, the user, who may not otherwise patronize a casino, is encouraged to visit the particular casino offering games capable of awarding a progressive jackpot prize of a predetermined amount.
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