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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2003
Rena M. Schoonmaker, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Robert P. Bartholomew, Corvallis, OR (US);
Richard J. Schneider, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Rena M. Schoonmaker, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Robert P. Bartholomew, Corvallis, OR (US);
Richard J. Schneider, Las Vegas, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a slot machine data collection and reporting system capable of operating with multi-denomination, multi-game machines. These machines allow the patron to select the denomination of the wager unit, the game type, and the exact game pay schedule to be played. Each possible combination of denomination, game type, and game pay schedule may result in a unique theoretical hold percentage. Each combination may also have differing levels of player acceptance. The described system allows for the computation and tracking of handle, game hold percentage, theoretical hold percentage, and net win for each of the possible combinations within a single slot machine cabinet, and for all the games coupled to a gaming network.