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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2006
Peter R. Anderson, Glenview, IL (US);
Vincent P. Chan, Chicago, IL (US);
Mark B. Gagner, West Chicago, IL (US);
Daniel Murphy, Chicago, IL (US);
Larry Pacey, Chicago, IL (US);
Craig J. Sylla, Round Lake, IL (US);
Matthew J. Ward, Northbrook, IL (US);
Peter R. Anderson, Glenview, IL (US);
Vincent P. Chan, Chicago, IL (US);
Mark B. Gagner, West Chicago, IL (US);
Daniel Murphy, Chicago, IL (US);
Larry Pacey, Chicago, IL (US);
Craig J. Sylla, Round Lake, IL (US);
Matthew J. Ward, Northbrook, IL (US);
Bally Gaming, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
According to one example embodiment disclosed herein, a wagering game is operated on a first platform, wherein the first platform is capable of supporting all or fewer than all of a plurality of game assets associated with the wagering game, and further wherein the wagering game is capable of receiving a wager. The wagering game is operated on a second platform that is capable of supporting all or fewer than all of the plurality of game assets. A player may accumulate one or more player assets while the wagering game is played on the first platform. At least one of the accumulated player assets is transferred to the play of the wagering game on the second platform, wherein at least one capability of the first platform is different from a corresponding capability on the second platform.