Method and system for funding and awarding bonuses in a gaming environment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6620046
APP PUB NO 20030013513A1
SERIAL NO

09965908

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A method and system are provided for awarding bonuses in a gaming environment. The system includes gaming machines associated with a player tracking host and a bonus system host. Each gaming machine has a player tracking device. In accordance with a method, a bonus is funded independently of specific wagers placed at the gaming machines. The bonus system host configures bonus event information which is presented via the player tracking devices of the gaming machines. In the event a player is a bonus event winner, bonus award information is transmitted to the player via the player tracking device. The bonus is awarded based on criteria independent of the outcome of a game played by the player at the gaming machine. The system and method provide for the award of bonuses independent of the configuration of the games the gaming machine presents, player wagers or game outcome.

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IGT6355 SOUTH BUFFALO DRIVE LAS VEGAS NV 89113

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rowe, Rick Reno, NV 65 7207

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