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TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

  • US 20090104960A1
  • Filed: 11/10/2008
  • Published: 04/23/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for enabling casino-based tournament gaming, the method comprising:

  • receiving player tracking card at a gaming device;

    incrementing tournament entry points based on a predetermined percentage of a player'"'"'s wager for base game play;

    presenting the player with one or more tournament games for play;

    initiating a tournament game selected by the player on a secondary display of the gaming device, the secondary device having an embedded processor that is separate and distinct from a main processor of the gaming device;

    receiving player input to automatically play the tournament game; and

    continuing to receive player wagers for base game play while the tournament game is automatically played on the secondary display.

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