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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2012
Larry S. Segebarth, Omaha, NE (US);
Larry S. Segebarth, Omaha, NE (US);
International Gamco, Inc., Omaha, NE (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a predetermined bonus feature for use in conjunction with a designated underlying game of chance, wherein the individual game card and master game card or master bonus game card include symbols that predetermine and identify which player(s) is eligible to win the bonus prize upon the occurrence of another event. A predetermined winning bonus symbol on a master game card or master bonus game card made known prior to or after conclusion of play of the designated underlying game. Players who have a symbol on their individual game card that matches the predetermined winning bonus symbol know, in advance, that they are eligible to participate to win the bonus prize. The winner(s) of the designated underlying game will win the bonus prize if s/he is able to match a symbol on the individual game card with the winning bonus symbol.