20240054857. GAME EVENT-BASED FUNDING FOR A PROGRESSIVE WAGERING GAME simplified abstract (IGT)

GAME EVENT-BASED FUNDING FOR A PROGRESSIVE WAGERING GAME

Organization Name

IGT

Inventor(s)

Ben Holsclaw of Sparks NV (US)

Brad Fredella of Henderson NV (US)

Predrag Savic of Saint Paul MN (US)

Darren Maya of Reno NV (US)

GAME EVENT-BASED FUNDING FOR A PROGRESSIVE WAGERING GAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240054857 titled 'GAME EVENT-BASED FUNDING FOR A PROGRESSIVE WAGERING GAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a gaming device that allocates portions of wagers to progressive pots based on game results and awards portions of the pots to players.

• Processor circuit and memory with machine-readable instructions
• Receive a wager and allocate a first portion to a first progressive pot
• Determine a game result
• Allocate a second portion of the wager to a second progressive pot based on the game result
• Award a portion of the first progressive pot to the player based on a first game result
• Award a portion of the second progressive pot to the player based on a second game result

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

• Online casinos
• Slot machines
• Arcade games

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

• Encourages player engagement
• Increases excitement and potential winnings for players
• Adds a competitive element to gaming

1. 1. 1. Benefits

• Attracts more players
• Increases revenue for gaming establishments
• Enhances player experience and satisfaction

Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming device includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that cause the processor circuit to receive a wager and allocate a first portion of the wager to a first progressive pot. the instructions further cause the processor circuit to determine a game result for the wagering game. the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, based on the game result comprising a first game result, allocate a second portion of the wager to a second progressive pot. the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, based on the game result comprising a second game result, award a portion of the first progressive pot to a player of the wagering game. the instructions further cause the processor circuit to, based on the game result comprising a third game result, award a portion of the second progressive pot to the player.