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Gaming machine having a community game with side wagering

  • US 20050003886A1
  • Filed: 07/02/2003
  • Published: 01/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for allowing players at a plurality of gaming terminals to place side wagers, the method comprising:

  • conducting wagering games on the plurality of gaming terminals;

    achieving a progressive game at a first one of the plurality of gaming terminals;

    in response to achieving the progressive game, sending a side wager inquiry signal to a second one of the plurality of gaming terminals indicating the achievement of the progressive game; and

    in response to receiving the side wager inquiry signal, displaying a communication to a player of the second one of the plurality of gaming terminals inquiring whether the player desires to make a side wager on an event that may occur in the progressive game.

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