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System and method for rewarding game players

  • US 8,992,309 B2
  • Filed: 01/29/2013
  • Issued: 03/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gaming system having a rewards program associated with at least one game and comprising:

  • a storage element that stores information identifying at least two program members;

    a team identifier that links a plurality of program members as members of a team;

    the storage element configured to store information identifying a team goal that requires participation in a predetermined number of game sessions of the at least one game within a predetermined time period by the plurality of program members of the team;

    a reward counter that stores rewards earned by any member of the team to accumulate a team reward based at least in part on the team goal, wherein the team reward is accomplishment oriented and awarded independent of and free from game play results; and

    a reward mechanism to provide better odds for the team on the at least one game of which the game session is part based on the team size and when the team accomplishes the team goal.

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