Method and apparatus for rewarding multiple game players for a single win

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8562423
APP PUB NO 20080176650A1
SERIAL NO

12039523

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A gaming apparatus and method is provided that is capable of rewarding a distributed jackpot to players using gaming units that are electronically linked to one another. The distributed jackpot may be shared among non-winning players when a winning result is achieved by a winning player.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brosnan, William R Reno, US 38 2345
Schlottman, Gregory A Sparks, US 2 8
Wolf, Bryan D Reno, US 167 9872

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