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Method and system for operating a linked casino activity

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-23
NP IP HLDG
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[0005]The present invention provides methods and systems for operating linked casino activities. Linked casino activities according to the present invention provide a casino customer with additional chances to win awards. These additional chances supplement the basic rewards that are inherent in the particular casino activity involved. As such, these additional chances to win can serve to enhance the customer's overall experience at the casino, thereby providing the casino with an increased ability to attract customers.

Problems solved by technology

However, a casinos ability to provide a superior experience is often limited due to competition between casinos, each of which are taking steps to elevate the experience it provides.

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Jumbo-Hold-Em

[0041]Assume the amount of the jackpot is $295,000.[0042]There are 315 active players in all participating locations.[0043]The jackpot is won.[0044]The player who lost the hand will receive $45,000 plus a $698 players share.[0045]The player who won the hand will receive $30,000 plus a $698 players share.[0046]All players in all locations will receive $698.

example 2

Jumbo-Hold-Em

[0047]Assume the amount of the jackpot is $350,000.[0048]The hand is four 6's and it is beaten by a straight flush.[0049]The straight flush would get $30,000 plus a players share.[0050]The four 6's would get $45,000 plus a players share.[0051]The balance of the jackpot progressive of $275,000 is split among the active players from all the properties. Assuming there are 450 active players at the time, each would get $611 just for playing when Jumbo Hold-Em hit.

[0052]In another embodiment, the present invention provides a linked Bingo game (Jumbo Bingo) that can be played at multiple properties. Jumbo Bingo can be played with a fixed jackpot (e.g. $100,000), or it can be played with a progressive jackpot that is initially set at a chosen amount (e.g. $100,000), but supplemented over time. If a progressive jackpot is used, it can be reset to an initial amount (e.g. $100,000) after each time it is won. The jackpot provides an additional source of funds to reward players of ...

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Jumbo Bingo

[0056]Assume the jackpot is at $140,000 and the required coverall is in 54 numbers.[0057]There are 3500 cards in play citywide.[0058]A guest at one of the linked casinos covers all numbers on his card in 54 numbers.[0059]The guest will receive $50,000 for winning the Jumbo.[0060]All Players at all the other linked properties including the winning property and the winner will receive $25.71 for each Jumbo ticket they purchased. This figure is reached by dividing the total jackpot over $50,000 by the number of tickets purchased at the session.

[0061]In the event of ties, the applicable reward can be split evenly between the applicable winners. When two or more players cover their Jumbo Bingo cards using the same number of called balls (and within the designated number of balls necessary to be a primary winner of the jackpot), the primary winner share (e.g. $50,000) can be split evenly between these primary winners. Likewise, where no player manages to cover their Jumbo Bingo...

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Abstract

Methods and systems for operating one or more linked casino activities, and for distributing awards to two or more eligible participants of the one or more linked casino activities are disclosed. A method can include: establishing a jackpot for one or more linked casino activities; establishing a criterion for selecting one or more primary winners from the two or more eligible participants; selecting one or more primary winners using the established criterion; awarding a first portion of the jackpot to the one or more primary winners; and awarding the remainder of the jackpot to one or more eligible participants.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 913,232, filed Apr. 20, 2007, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the operation of casino activities. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and systems for operating one or more linked casino activities and for distributing awards to two or more eligible participants of one or more linked casino activities.[0003]Casinos typically offer a wide choice of activities to a customer. Common casino activities includes various forms of gambling, dining, drinking, spas, rides, and shows. Available gambling can include various table games such as poker and blackjack, gambling machines such as slot machines, betting on sporting events and / or races, as well as group games such as bingo.[0004]The financial success of a casino is directly tied to it...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3258
Inventor RUSSELL, WELDONWINWARD, THOMAS
Owner NP IP HLDG