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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2003
Devan Govender, Durban, ZA;
Devan Govender, Durban, ZA;
Waterleaf Limited, Isle of Man, unknown;
Abstract
A jackpot wagering system () includes a player terminal () operable by a player to place a wager on a number of games of chance a random event generator () that generates random events upon which outcomes of the games of chance are based, and a determination facility that determines the quantum of a prize that is available to be won by a player upon the occurrence of a favorable outcome of the game of chance. The quantum of the prize is determined as a function of the size of the player's wager and the maximum limit of the wager. The player's wager is subject to a maximum limit and a portion of each wager is accumulated in an accumulation account as a jackpot prize. The contents of the accumulation account are denominated in a base currency that is selected to be a strongest one of the playing currencies.