Method and system for presenting and operating a skill-based activity
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Pattern matching in a keno game
US9053609B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9053609-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313830168-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
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A method for determining an award during a keno game includes, but is not limited to any of combination of: generating a predetermined number of draws for placement on a keno board during the keno game, wherein the keno board includes a predetermined number of spots; evaluating a plurality of sub-regions of the keno board associated with the keno game for matches between the generated draws and one or more predetermined patterns; and determining an award based on results of the evaluating step.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of operating a gaming system, the method comprising: (a) after receiving, via an acceptor, a physical item associated with a monetary value and identifying the received physical item, establishing, by one or more processors, a credit balance based at least in part on the monetary value associated with the received and identified physical item; (b) displaying, by at least one display device, a keno board including a predetermined quantity of spots,…
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- What does patent US9053609B2 cover?
- A method for determining an award during a keno game includes, but is not limited to any of combination of: generating a predetermined number of draws for placement on a keno board during the keno game, wherein the keno board includes a predetermined number of spots; evaluating a plurality of sub-regions of the keno board associated with the keno game for matches between the generated draws and…
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- Int Game Tech, Igt Reno Nev
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- Primary CPC classification G07F17/326. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 09 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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