Method and apparatus for linked play gaming
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1. A method comprising:
- determining that a group of players is associated with linked game play;
determining that a first outcome at a first gaming device of the plurality of gaming devices combined with a second outcome at a second gaming device of the plurality of the gaming devices results in a combined winning outcome;
pooling funds from players within the group for wagering use by the group as they gamble; and
providing an indication of the combined winning outcome to the group.
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Abstract
The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while the casino server, or another device, concurrently facilitates interaction between the group members operating the gaming devices. The linked play is terminated according to the group format and a determination is made by the casino server whether the group objective has been achieved. Prizes are awarded via the gaming devices if the group objective was achieved.
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43 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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determining that a group of players is associated with linked game play; determining that a first outcome at a first gaming device of the plurality of gaming devices combined with a second outcome at a second gaming device of the plurality of the gaming devices results in a combined winning outcome; pooling funds from players within the group for wagering use by the group as they gamble; and providing an indication of the combined winning outcome to the group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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determining that a group is associated with multiplayer game play; determining that a first outcome at a first gaming device of the plurality of gaming devices combined with a second outcome at a second gaming device of the plurality of the gaming devices results in a combined winning outcome; pooling funds from players within the group for wagering use by the group as they gamble; and providing an indication of the combined winning outcome to the group.
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13. A system comprising:
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a first gaming device; a second gaming device; and a controller operatively coupled to the first gaming device and the second gaming device, the controller adapted to; determine that a group is associated with linked game play; enable linked game play via at least the first gaming device and the second gaming device; determine that a first outcome of the first gaming device combined with a second outcome of the second gaming device results in a combined winning outcome; pool funds from players within the group for wagering use by the group as they gamble; and provide an indication of the winning outcome to the group. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A computer readable medium comprising software with instructions to:
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determine that a group is associated with linked game play; enable linked game play at a plurality of gaming devices; determine that a first outcome at a first of the plurality of gaming devices combined with a second outcome at a second of the plurality of gaming devices results in a combined winning outcome; pool funds from players within the group for wagering use by the group as they gamble; and provide an indication of the winning outcome to the group.
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17. A method comprising:
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determining that a group is associated with linked gambling game play; enabling linked game play at a plurality of gaming devices; affirmatively establishing a rule that determines how linked game play may be terminated; pooling funds between members of the group for use by the members for wagering at the gaming devices; and terminating linked game play according to the rule. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system comprising:
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a first gaming device; a second gaming device; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second gaming devices and adapted to; determine that a group is associated with linked gambling game play; enable linked game play through the first and second gaming devices; affirmatively establish a group rule that determines how linked game play may be terminated; pool funds between members of the group for use by the members for wagering at the first and second gaming devices; and terminate linked game play according to the group rule.
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31. A computer readable medium comprising software with instructions to:
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determine that a group is associated with linked gambling game play; enable linked game play at a plurality of gaming devices; affirmatively establish a group rule that determines how linked game play may be terminated; pool funds between members of the group for use by the members for wagering at the gaming devices; and terminate linked game play according to the group rule.
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32. A method comprising:
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establishing a multiplayer gambling game on at least one gaming device wherein at least one player participates in the multiplayer gambling game through the internet; determining a group outcome for the multiplayer gambling game; creating a pool of funds for players of the multiplayer gambling game from which wagers are made; and providing an indication of the group outcome to players of the multiplayer gambling game. - View Dependent Claims (35)
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33. The method of claim =wherein at least a second player participates in the multiplayer gambling game through a mobile terminal.
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34. The method of claim =further comprising collecting an entry fee for participation in the multiplayer gambling game.
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36. A method comprising:
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establishing a multiplayer gambling game on at least one gaming device wherein at least one player participates in the multiplayer gambling game through a local area network; determining a group outcome for the multiplayer gambling game; creating a pool of funds for players of the multiplayer gambling game from which wagers are made; and providing an indication of the group outcome to players of the multiplayer gambling game.
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37. A method comprising:
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receiving personal information from a player of a multiplayer gambling game; generating a pool of funds for the multiplayer gambling game from which players may make wagers; and displaying the personal information to another player of the multiplayer gambling game. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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