Gaming System Equalizing Units for Fair Reward Distribution

The patent changes the parameter basis for awarding points from coin-out amounts to a normalized metric that accounts for machine-specific payout percentages. By introducing an adjustment factor based on the difference between a machine's average expected payout percentage and a reference value, the system equalizes opportunities across devices with varying payback rates, ensuring players receive comparable rewards regardless of which machine they play.

The patent implements preliminary action by calculating and making available provisional point awards during the current gaming session, rather than waiting until the session ends. The system computes points based on wagers placed and machine characteristics, provides these provisional awards immediately to the player's account, and then reconciles them with final session totals afterward. This allows players to redeem points without delay while maintaining accuracy in the reward system.

The patent applies universality by creating a standardized point award system that functions across all gaming machines regardless of denomination or wager amount. The normalization formula uses universal parameters (wager amount, machine payout percentage, reference payout percentage) that can be applied consistently across diverse devices. This single universal approach handles everything from penny slots to high-denomination machines without requiring device-specific reward structures, simplifying the overall system despite the diversity of input conditions.