Patents Examined by Aashish Karkhanis
  • Gaming device having a multiple selection and award distribution bonus scheme
    Patent number: 7160188
    Abstract: A gaming device having a multiple selection and award distribution bonus scheme. A selection is chosen from a group of selections. The game determines awards for distribution to the selection. Once determined, the awards are distributed to the selection and a player is provided with the awards. The game preferably utilizes a number of award pools in order to determine the award distribution. This award pool determination is based on, for example, a number of probability tables associated with the award pools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kaminkow, Randall D. Mead, Anthony J. Baerlocher