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Methods for variable contribution progressive jackpots
US9454875B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9454875-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514875526-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | May 15, 2007 |
| Publication date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
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Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of operating a gaming system to fund at least one jackpot for a wagering game, the method comprising: receiving a first series of wagers using at least one player module; receiving a second series of wagers using the at least one player module after occurrence of a threshold event; respectively communicating the receipt of the first series of wagers and the second series of wagers from the at least one player module to a main control module of a…
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- What does patent US9454875B2 cover?
- Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bally Gaming Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G07F17/3258. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 27 2016 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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