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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2007
Christian E. Gadda, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Chauncey W. Griswold, Reno, NV (US);
Harold E. Mattice, Gardnerville, NV (US);
James W. Stockdale, Clio, CA (US);
Richard L. Wilder, Sparks, NV (US);
Christian E. Gadda, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Chauncey W. Griswold, Reno, NV (US);
Harold E. Mattice, Gardnerville, NV (US);
James W. Stockdale, Clio, CA (US);
Richard L. Wilder, Sparks, NV (US);
IGT, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
Techniques for forming and using formal partnerships are disclosed. Two or more entities (e.g., individual players, groups, organizations) can form a partnership for the purpose of participating in one or more games. In effect, a game can be played for a partnership without the active participation of all the entities (or partners) that have formed the partnership. The game can, for example, be played by one or the partners or an authorized representative of the partnership. When a game is played on behalf of a partnership, the gaming activity is effectively tracked and verification data is stored for the partnership. Verification data can be made available to allow the partners to verify the outcome of the game.