20240038021. MUST-WIN-BY SYMBOL DRIVEN PROGRESSIVES simplified abstract (IGT)

MUST-WIN-BY SYMBOL DRIVEN PROGRESSIVES

Organization Name

IGT

Inventor(s)

Kevin Higgins of Reno NV (US)

Jeffery Shepherd of Reno NV (US)

MUST-WIN-BY SYMBOL DRIVEN PROGRESSIVES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038021 titled 'MUST-WIN-BY SYMBOL DRIVEN PROGRESSIVES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a gaming system that includes a progressive award. This progressive award consists of an initial amount and an additional amount that is funded through a portion of each wager placed to initiate a play of a primary game. When certain triggering events occur, the gaming system provides at least a portion of the progressive award. After providing the progressive award, the system resets the amount of the progressive award to the initial amount and allocates a portion of each subsequent wager to the next progressive award.

• The gaming system includes a progressive award feature.
• The progressive award is funded by a portion of each wager placed in the primary game.
• Triggering events cause the gaming system to provide at least a portion of the progressive award.
• After providing the progressive award, the system resets the amount to the initial amount.
• A portion of each subsequent wager is allocated to the next progressive award.

Potential Applications:

• This gaming system can be used in casinos or online gambling platforms.
• It can be incorporated into various types of slot machines or video poker machines.

Problems Solved:

• The progressive award feature adds excitement and incentive for players to continue playing.
• It allows for the possibility of winning a larger jackpot over time.

Benefits:

• Players have the opportunity to win a progressive jackpot in addition to regular game winnings.
• The progressive award feature can attract more players and increase revenue for the gaming establishment.
• The system provides a fair and transparent way of allocating the progressive award based on wagers placed.

Original Abstract Submitted

provided is a gaming system includes a progressive award. typically, a progressive award includes an initial amount and an additional amount funded through a portion of each wager placed to initiate a play of a primary game. when one or more triggering events occurs, the gaming system provides at least a portion of the progressive award. after the gaming system provides the progressive award, an amount of the progressive award is reset to the initial amount and a portion of each subsequent wager is allocated to the next progressive award.