GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENTRY TO A CONTEST
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1. A method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device comprising the steps of:
- establishing a player identification of the player at the gaming device;
retrieving a player attribute of the player from a player tracking database in response to establishing the player identification;
comparing the player attribute to a predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests; and
presenting a list of eligible contests that are available for entry by the player based on the comparison of the player attribute to the predetermined entry criteria.
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Abstract
A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests. The player is presented with a list of eligible contests that are available for entry. The player may then select one of the eligible contests to enter, or wait to accumulate more points to enter a different contest.
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1. A method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device comprising the steps of:
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establishing a player identification of the player at the gaming device;
retrieving a player attribute of the player from a player tracking database in response to establishing the player identification;
comparing the player attribute to a predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests; and
presenting a list of eligible contests that are available for entry by the player based on the comparison of the player attribute to the predetermined entry criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A gaming system comprising:
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a player tracking database storing player attributes of a player;
a gaming device for reading a player identification of the player;
a processor operatively coupled to said database and said gaming device for comparing the player attributes to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests; and
a communication mechanism operatively coupled to said processor for presenting a list of eligible contests that are available for entry by the player. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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