Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-22
2011-11-15
Hall, Arthur O. (Department: 3718)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation
C463S021000, C463S025000, C273S138100, C273S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08057301
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting a feature in relation with a wagering game. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a first wager value and a second wager value; establishing evaluation conditions and increment a progressive prize based on this first wager value; and establishing an enhancement level of the progressive prize based on this second wager value. The method further comprising generating game outcomes, evaluating game outcomes, and awarding payouts based on evaluation of these game outcomes, wherein the prize value awarded for a progressive-prize winning outcome is based on the established enhancement level.
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Hall Arthur O.
Labtronix Concept inc.
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