Jackpot gaming method and system for game events with varying events probabilities
US9911277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3272
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented for operating a generalized progressive gaming system which offers a common progressive jackpot for a various games with different sets of winning hands and different denominations. The generalized progressive system represents a jackpot in terms of probability and adds a normalizing random event to a player's bet and the hand player receives. In order to win a jackpot the player must receive a qualified hand and a combined probability of these two events, namely a hand and a normalizing random event, must be smaller than a required value. Any qualified hand can win the jackpot. Handling of various denominations is proposed. Generalized progressive system apparatus is also provided that includes a display, a user interface, a processor and a server.
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