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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2007
Frank J. Silvestro, Tuckerton, NJ (US);
Frank J. Silvestro, Tuckerton, NJ (US);
Bally Gaming, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
Gaming systems, machines and methods are disclosed that provide various player-centric rewards to the casino patrons. The rewards may be provided across multiple games including slots, tables, keno, and any other casino game. The sweepstakes rewards may be used to promote increased play for chosen time periods, locations, and/or individual players. In addition, patrons can earn sweepstakes rewards based upon the amount of coins played at the slot machine, on the slot floor or throughout the entire casino. Furthermore, the patrons can receive a birthday reward, which may be credited to the eligible patrons on or about the patron's birth date. The rewards may be directly credited to the gaming machines using either cashable or non-cashable credits. The system facilitates patrons continuing to accrue rights toward a reward even when playing different gaming machines, or when playing machines having different denominations.