Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – With communication link
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Lewis, David L (Department: 3714)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
With communication link
C463S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07976390
ABSTRACT:
By awarding bonuses during predetermined bonus periods, gaming establishments can exercise greater control over bonus wins and, in doing so, can create player excitement and increase play during historically off-peak times, realizing greater revenue for the casino. The time based bonus begins when a maximum time for the bonus period is selected and divided into time increments, with each time increment having its own weight. A winning increment is randomly selected and a bonus is awarded when the time increment has been reached.
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Pitman Lawrence R.
Schneider Richard J.
Shelby Michael B.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
IGT
Lewis David L
Renwick Reginald A
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