Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a bonusing promotion system using a bonus server interconnected to a plurality of gaming devices is described. A percentage of a wager played on each gaming device is accumulated into a bonus pool stored on the bonus server. The bonus pool is compared to a threshold value stored on the bonus server each time the bonus pool changes. One of the gaming devices is selected when the threshold value is substantially met. A bonus prize funded by the bonus pool is awarded to the selected gaming device.

Abstract: A multi-layer dielectric layer structure for a semiconductor device. The multi-layer dielectric layer structure comprises a silicate interface layer having a dielectric constant greater than that of silicon nitride and a high-k dielectric layer overlying the silicate interface layer. The high-k dielectric layer comprises one or more ordered pairs of first and second layers. With the present invention, the dielectric constant of the high-k dielectric layer can be optimized while improving interface characteristics. With a higher crystallization temperature realized by forming the multi-layer structure, each of whose layers is not more than the critical thickness, leakage current can be reduced, thereby improving device performance.