Gaming system and method for enabling a player to select progressive awards to try for and chances of winning progressive awards
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Feb 23, 2010
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Mar 27, 2008
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Jul 30, 2007
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a gaming device, a gaming system and a method for operating a gaming device or gaming system with a plurality of progressive awards. The gaming device enables a player to select one of the progressive awards. The player's selection of which progressive award to play for is based, at least in part, on a relative probability of the player winning the selected progressive award compared to the relative probabilities of the player winning the non-selected progressive awards. After selecting which award to play for, the gaming device either provides the selected progressive award to the player or modifies the relative probability that the player will win the selected progressive award with one or more of any award selections remaining. Such a configuration enables the player to strategically select which award to play for and the order that the player will play for the awards.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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IGT | RENO, NV | 3342 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Baerlocher, Anthony J | Reno, US | 655 | 58036 |
Cohen, Alexdander Casey Naglestad | Reno, US | 4 | 95 |
Ferry, Tonja Marie | Reno, US | 7 | 684 |
Koby, Adam | Reno, US | 9 | 700 |
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6126541 Gaming machine | 358 | 1996 | |
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5280909 Gaming system with progressive jackpot | 627 | 1992 | |
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6371852 Method for crediting a player of an electronic gaming device | 499 | 1998 | |
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* 6656046 Reel or video reel gaming format | 101 | 1999 | |
6217448 Controller-based linked gaming machine bonus system | 717 | 1999 | |
6565434 Method and apparatus for promoting play on a network of gaming devices | 389 | 1999 | |
6656047 Computer-controlled gaming apparatus and method | 210 | 1999 | |
6533664 Gaming system with individualized centrally generated random number generator seeds | 319 | 2000 | |
6471591 Non-banked gaming system | 199 | 2000 | |
6398218 Gaming machine with bonusing | 518 | 2000 | |
6454651 Method of scoring a video wagering game | 294 | 2000 | |
6419583 Large prize central management | 273 | 2000 | |
6688977 Gaming device with bonus scheme having multiple award levels | 137 | 2000 | |
6315664 Gaming device having an indicator selection with probability-based outcome | 441 | 2000 | |
6511375 Gaming device having a multiple selection group bonus round | 309 | 2000 | |
6328649 Gaming device having multiple award enhancing levels | 619 | 2000 | |
6569015 Gaming device having separately changeable value and modifier bonus scheme | 448 | 2000 | |
6406369 Gaming device having a competition bonus scheme | 450 | 2000 | |
6966834 Prize awarding system | 201 | 2000 | |
6439995 Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple selection groups | 653 | 2000 | |
6726563 Gaming device having a selectively accessible bonus scheme | 347 | 2000 | |
6322078 Game with reservable wild indicia | 249 | 2000 | |
6565436 Gaming device having a weighted probability for selecting a bonus game | 292 | 2000 | |
6464582 Gaming device with a bonus scheme having repeated selection of value sets with option to save values | 319 | 2000 | |
6514141 Gaming device having value selection bonus | 392 | 2000 | |
6811483 Gaming device having a graduating award exchange sequence with a tease consolation sequence and an initial qualifying sequence | 238 | 2000 | |
7029395 Gaming device having odds of winning which increase as a player's wager increases | 336 | 2000 | |
6599185 Gaming device having a multiple selection and award distribution bonus scheme | 317 | 2000 | |
6599192 Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round | 262 | 2000 | |
6533658 Electronic amusement device and method for operating same | 175 | 2000 | |
6656048 Controller-based linked gaming machine bonus system | 282 | 2001 | |
6589115 Gaming method and apparatus having a proportional payout | 240 | 2001 | |
2003/0228,904 Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices | 159 | 2001 | |
6431983 Method for providing incentive to play gaming devices connected by a network to a host computer | 445 | 2001 | |
* 2003/0027,625 Multiple progressive and bonusing table game methods and apparatus | 235 | 2001 | |
6506118 Gaming device having improved award offer bonus scheme | 434 | 2001 | |
6837788 Method of playing a dual wagering game | 222 | 2001 | |
6620046 Method and system for funding and awarding bonuses in a gaming environment | 299 | 2001 | |
2003/0060,269 Gaming machine reel having a flexible dynamic display | 204 | 2001 | |
6575832 Method for implementing scheduled return play at gaming machine networks | 350 | 2001 | |
6599193 Progressive gaming device | 457 | 2001 | |
6790141 Sequential gaming | 198 | 2001 | |
2003/0064,773 Gaming device having multi-characteristic symbol game with multiple award components | 134 | 2001 | |
6783457 Gaming device having an indicator selection with probability-based outcome | 111 | 2001 | |
6913532 Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme | 213 | 2001 | |
6676516 Gaming device having an indicator selection with probability-based outcome | 140 | 2001 | |
6511376 Systems and methods wherein a gambling result is based on a user input | 105 | 2001 | |
6869361 System, apparatus and method employing controller for play of shared bonus games | 223 | 2001 | |
6776715 Method and apparatus for providing a personal wide area progressive for gaming apparatus | 203 | 2002 | |
6935958 Method and apparatus for machine location | 179 | 2002 | |
6955600 Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulator | 241 | 2002 | |
2003/0162,584 Gaming device having improved offer and acceptance game with masked offers | 153 | 2002 | |
6939224 Gaming device having varying risk player selections | 107 | 2002 | |
6780110 Gaming device having a competition bonus scheme | 80 | 2002 | |
2002/0187,834 System, method and interface for monitoring player game play in real time | 161 | 2002 | |
6712697 Method for crediting a player of an electronic gaming device | 244 | 2002 | |
6746328 Multiplier per selected indicia | 194 | 2002 | |
6659864 Gaming device having an unveiling award mechanical secondary display | 239 | 2002 | |
6575830 Gaming device having apparatus and method for producing an award through award elimination or replacement | 226 | 2002 | |
6682419 Gaming device having a primary game scheme involving a symbol generator and secondary award triggering games | 204 | 2002 | |
6682420 Gaming device having a primary game scheme involving a symbol generator and secondary award triggering games | 158 | 2002 | |
6595854 Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple selection groups | 268 | 2002 | |
6800030 Method for providing incentive to play gaming devices connected by a network to a host computer | 265 | 2002 | |
2004/0048,649 Gaming device having a bonus game with multiple player selectable award opportunities | 139 | 2002 | |
2003/0040,360 Gaming device having an offer / acceptance game wherein each offer is based on a plurality of independently generated events | 136 | 2002 | |
2003/0092,484 System for awarding a bonus to a gaming device on a wide area network | 160 | 2002 | |
6910964 Selective indication of a bonus at a gaming device with player input | 227 | 2003 | |
6692355 Gaming device having separately changeable value and modifier bonus scheme | 265 | 2003 | |
6918832 Gaming device with traveling reel symbols | 153 | 2003 | |
6814664 Method of operating a gaming device having termination variables | 118 | 2003 | |
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6832958 Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices | 252 | 2003 | |
6758750 Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round | 126 | 2003 | |
2003/0216,166 Method of operating a progressive gaming device | 174 | 2003 | |
6852030 Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round | 123 | 2003 | |
2005/0054,429 Gaming device having bonus game dependent upon variable wager component selection | 247 | 2003 | |
7004835 Gaming device having an award distributor and an award accumulator bonus game | 46 | 2003 | |
7112137 Gaming device having an indicator selection with probability-based outcome | 75 | 2003 | |
2004/0171,416 Gaming device having selectively accessible bonus scheme | 81 | 2004 | |
2005/0101,374 Method for providing incentive to play gaming devices connected by a network to a host computer | 137 | 2004 | |
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2005/0032,573 Computer network and method for changing the pay schedules of gaming devices | 192 | 2004 | |
2005/0075,163 Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulation and player selection of accumulation total | 125 | 2004 | |
2005/0101,375 Gaming device having an award exchange bonus round and method for revealing award exchange possibilities | 152 | 2004 | |
2005/0130,729 Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round | 77 | 2005 | |
2005/0176,498 Name your prize game playing methodology | 32 | 2005 | |
2005/0192,099 Secured virtual network in a gaming environment | 242 | 2005 | |
2005/0197,180 Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game | 84 | 2005 | |
2005/0227,754 Gaming device having resultant wild symbols | 112 | 2005 | |
2005/0282,626 Method and apparatus for awarding a mystery promotional ticket | 208 | 2005 | |
2006/0030,403 Gaming method and device involving progressive wagers | 210 | 2005 | |
2006/0040,732 Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards | 320 | 2005 | |
2006/0040,736 Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards | 186 | 2005 | |
2006/0025,210 Method of awarding prizes for jackpot and gaming machines based on amount wagered during a time period | 206 | 2005 | |
2006/0183,535 Gaming device and method having payline progressive awards | 179 | 2006 | |
2007/0298,873 PROGRESSIVE TABLE GAME BONUSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 68 | 2006 | |
2007/0060,321 SERVER BASED GAMING SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE PROGRESSIVE AWARDS | 181 | 2006 | |
2007/0060,271 GAMING DEVICE HAVING A GAME WITH MULTIPLE SELECTIONS AND PROGRESSIVE GAME INCREMENTATION | 218 | 2006 | |
2007/0129,139 On demand prize/bonus system | 55 | 2006 | |
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2003/0211,884 Gaming machine with hidden jackpot | 201 | 2002 | |
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6142872 Method and apparatus for team play of slot machines | 609 | 1998 | |
6361441 Method and apparatus for team play of slot machines | 300 | 2000 | |
2004/0242,297 Method and apparatus for team play of slot machines | 236 | 2004 | |
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2001/0049,303 MULTIVENUE JACKPOT SYSTEM | 131 | 1998 | |
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6712695 Jackpot system | 365 | 2001 | |
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6416409 Gaming system with shared progressive jackpot | 292 | 1999 | |
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6343989 Method of tracking and using player error during the play of a casino game | 148 | 2000 | |
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5761647 National customer recognition system and method | 748 | 1996 | |
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5833537 Gaming apparatus and method with persistence effect | 841 | 1996 | |
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6270409 Method and apparatus for gaming | 585 | 1999 | |
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5779547 Pari-mutuel gaming system and method of using same | 215 | 1997 | |
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5941773 Mystery jackpot controller | 326 | 1996 | |
6056642 Slot machine with color changing symbols | 806 | 1997 | |
6089977 Slot machine game with roaming wild card | 955 | 1998 | |
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2003/0064,772 Gaming device and method | 108 | 2001 | |
2002/0151,354 Progressive Jackpot incrementing system | 53 | 2002 | |
2003/0222,402 Linked progressive jackpot system | 261 | 2003 | |
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5611730 Progressive gaming system tailored for use in multiple remote sites: apparatus and method | 791 | 1995 | |
6077162 Cooperative group gaming system: apparatus and method | 412 | 1997 | |
6039648 Automated tournament gaming system: apparatus and method | 554 | 1997 | |
6609973 Gaming device with bingo bonus game | 187 | 2000 | |
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2002/0142,829 Slot machine having symbol windows arranged in matrix | 79 | 2002 | |
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2005/0119,047 Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature | 191 | 2004 | |
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4842278 Hierarchical lottery network with selection from differentiated playing pools | 439 | 1988 | |
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6110041 Method and system for adapting gaming devices to playing preferences | 1020 | 1996 | |
6001016 Remote gaming device | 803 | 1996 | |
6193606 Electronic gaming device offering a game of knowledge for enhanced payouts | 288 | 1997 | |
6174235 Method and apparatus for directing a game with user-selected elements | 776 | 1997 | |
6238288 Method and apparatus for directing a game in accordance with speed of play | 417 | 1997 | |
6203430 Electronic amusement device and method for enhanced slot machine play | 363 | 1998 | |
6293866 System for adapting gaming devices to playing preferences | 501 | 2000 | |
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5944606 Method, apparatus and pull-tab gaming set for use in a progressive pull-tab game | 319 | 1997 | |
6309298 Method, apparatus and gaming set for use in a progressive game | 374 | 1999 | |
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5531441 Double poker | 187 | 1994 | |
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5743800 Auxiliary game with random prize generation | 314 | 1996 | |
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4871171 Game device including means simulating release of a ball | 375 | 1988 | |
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2003/0027,630 System, method and article of manufacture for providing a progressive-type prize awarding scheme in an intermittently accessed network game environment | 139 | 2002 | |
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6375569 Operation of gaming machines in a linked bonus prize winning mode | 409 | 1998 | |
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6102400 Method of playing a keno game with a bonus payout | 504 | 1998 | |
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6416408 Method of playing a group participation game | 403 | 1999 | |
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5762552 Interactive real-time network gaming system | 901 | 1995 | |
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5645486 Gaming system that pays out a progressive bonus using a lottery | 507 | 1995 |
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8795053 Gaming system and method providing one or more indications associated with a player-selected symbol combination for a play of a pachisuro-style slot game | 0 | 2012 | |
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8662982 Method and apparatus for attractive bonusing | 0 | 2012 | |
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8647192 Gaming system having operator configurable supplemental features | 0 | 2008 | |
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9064368 Wagering game having player selections on type of wagering game and game features applied to selected wagering game | 0 | 2010 | |
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