Method for awarding prizes

a prize and prize technology, applied in the field of methods and systems for awarding prizes, can solve the problems of unsuitable dispensing from the gaming device, the prize itself cannot be generally dispensed by the gaming machine, and the current award system is limited in both the types of prizes

a prize and prize technology, applied in the field of methods and systems for awarding prizes, can solve the problems of unsuitable dispensing from the gaming device, the prize itself cannot be generally dispensed by the gaming machine, and the current award system is limited in both the types of prizes

US20050043087A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-24ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE
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[0024] Advantages of One or More Embodiments of the Present Invention

[0025] The various embodiments of the present invention may, but do not necessarily, achieve one or more of the following advantages:

[0026] the ability to award goods or a service to a player;

[0027] provide a large variety of prizes to a player;

[0028] allow a player to choose a prize at a later date;

[0029] award goods or services without installing additional apparatus;

[0030] allow players greater choice regarding the prize they receive;

[0031] allow for personalized prizes to be awarded; and

[0032] allow a player to apply a prize towards another item of value.

[0033] These and other advantages may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification, claims, and abstract.

[0034] Brief Description of One Embodiment of the Present Invention

[0035] In one embodiment, a gaming method is provided whereby a player is provided with a gaming apparatus. The gaming apparatus may be configured to pre...

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Abstract

Methods and systems for awarding and dispensing prizes are disclosed. In one embodiment a gaming system involving a gaming device in communication with a cashless device dispenser and a remote network, such as a computer system, is provided to the player. In another embodiment, a method for awarding and dispensing prizes includes presenting a game to the player using a gaming apparatus located at a gaming location, where the player is allowed to place a wager and a game outcome is determined. If a prize qualifying result occurs, the prize is awarded to the player and the player is allowed to obtain the prize at a location different from the gaming location. Alternatively, the player may be allowed to choose a prize at a time different from the time or date of the prize qualifying result.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60 / 496,603, filed on Aug. 19, 2003; the latter is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to methods and systems for awarding prizes and for prize recipients to redeem their prizes. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Methods of Awarding Prizes [0006] Gaming devices, such as slot machines, video poker machines, and the like, typically allow a player to place a wager and play a game and to produce a game outcome. The game outcome is typically a winning or losing outcome. Prizes may be awarded for winning outcomes. Typically the prizes are in the form of currency that is dispensed directly from the gaming device. For example, if a player plays a quarter slot machine, a winning game outcome that results in a five-dollar prize would typical...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
24 Feb 2005
Publication
US20050043087A1
IPC
G07F17/32
CPC
G07F17/32; G07F17/3248; G07F17/3244
Inventors
SEELIG, JERALD C.; HENSHAW, LAWRENCE M.