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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2008
Jacob Graham, Reno, NV (US);
Greg Schlottmann, Sparks, NV (US);
Jacob Graham, Reno, NV (US);
Greg Schlottmann, Sparks, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are gaming machines, including related methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, for promoting play of a bonus event in a wagering environment with one or more gaming machines providing games of chance. The gaming machines are configured to output an award for play of a game of chance. A wager to play a game of chance is received from a player at an input device of a gaming machine. An indication of occurrence of a trigger event is received for promoting play of a designated bonus event differentiated from games of chance. The designated bonus event excludes any bonus event on the gaming machine at which the wager is placed and/or the player is located. Responsive to the indication of occurrence of the trigger event, a ticket is output from an output device of the gaming machine. The ticket has no associated monetary value and has bonus information thereon. The bonus information authorizes participation in only the designated bonus event and can provide one or more plays of the designated bonus event.