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Method and system for dynamically awarding bonus points

  • US 9,406,194 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2008
  • Issued: 08/02/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for enhancing gaming, comprising:

  • gathering data from a gaming machine that is related to at least one of gameplay and wagering by a player of a game title over a first period of time, wherein the player places a number of wagers during the first period of time;

    determining at a server at least one quantity based at least on the gathered data;

    determining at the server whether the determined at least one quantity exceeds an extra-bonus threshold value;

    providing a respective payout amount to the player of the game title of the gaming machine in accordance with rules of the game title and a respective wager for each of the number of wagers placed by the player during the first period of time; and

    during the first period of time, from time to time,providing the player with bonus points at a first bonus rate in accordance with a bonus point plan based on a second quantity different from the determined at least one quantity, anddetermining an amount of an extra-award at an extra-award accrual rate based at least on the determined at least one quantity, the extra-award accrual rate being awarded concurrently with and in addition to the first bonus rate.

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