Methods and apparatus for a distributed bonus scheme using simulated scatter reactions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8366543
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13024813

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Methods and apparatus for a distributed bonus scheme using simulated scatter reactions are disclosed. An example method of operating a gaming device in a gaming system includes receiving a trigger that initiates a first bonus decision in a first gaming device. Further, the example method includes calculating, using a programmed processor, an accumulated value that defines a range. Further, the example method includes generating a random number. Further, the example method includes, when the random number falls within the range, granting a bonus to the first gaming device. Further, the example method includes determining whether the first bonus decision is to initiate a second bonus decision in a second gaming device of the gaming system.

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BANK OF AMERICA N AGATEWAY VILLAGE-900 BUILDING NC1-026-06-09 (MACLEGAL) 900 W TRADE ST CHARLOTTE NC 28255

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Frerking, Gary Henderson, US 44 1776

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