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Communication control for progressive game controller to prevent near-concurrent wins

  • US 20060079320A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2005
  • Published: 04/13/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for preventing near-concurrent wins in a progressive gaming system, comprising:

  • determining the outcome of a play initiated by a player;

    determining whether the outcome is a progressive game win;

    if the outcome is a progressive game win, communicating the outcome to a centralized controller;

    determining whether the result will award a progressive jackpot;

    awarding the progressive jackpot amount to the communicated result; and

    preventing other wins to the awarded jackpot.

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