Abstract: Gaming systems and methods which utilize the results of a sporting event to determine an outcome of a game of skill.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a lottery gaming system and method that determine that a selected user is associated with a lottery game entry in a lottery game having a winning lottery amount, receive an input of the selected user from a secondary game different from the lottery game, and, in response to receiving the input, determine an outcome modifier that adjusts a user share of the winning lottery amount. The present disclosure further relates to a gaming device that interacts with the lottery gaming system.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods which utilize the results of a sporting event to determine an outcome of a game of skill.

Abstract: Gaming systems, gaming devices and methods that provide games that control volatility. In one embodiment, the gaming system disclosed herein enables a player to select values, or cells associated with values, that are displayed in a particular arrangement. The player selected values are distributed to other values or cells according to one or more predefined rules. In one embodiment, one or more of the player selectable values are progressive award values. At some point during the game, the gaming system randomly picks one of the remaining values that have not been selected and provides an award to the player based at least in part on the selected value.

Abstract: A lottery gaming system and method providing a lottery game that enables a player to obtain a unique player set of symbols for a lottery ticket for a play of a lottery game. In various embodiments, the lottery gaming system and method enables the player to originally purchase the lottery ticket with a unique player set of symbols for the play of the lottery game. In various other embodiments, the lottery gaming system and method enables the player to change one or more of the symbols of player set of symbols of a lottery ticket for a play of the lottery game that the player previously purchased to obtain a replacement lottery ticket with a different player set of symbols (such as a unique player set of symbols) for that play of the lottery game.

Abstract: A gaming machine, such as a video slot or video poker machine, may be configured to execute an interface. The gaming machine may be configured to receive, a plurality of times, player input to play a first wagering game on the gaming machine. The gaming machine may be further configured to generate, each time the player input is received, game results for the first wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to generate game results for a second wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to present an animation of the wagering agent engaging in wagering activities.

Abstract: A gaming system and method that provides one or more players with one or more pre-resumption opportunities prior to resuming the play of the skill-based game. The gaming system enables one or more players to affirmatively acknowledge, following a game play interruption, that they are ready to resume play of the skill-based game. Such an opportunity to indicate a readiness to resume the play of the skill-based game provides that the play of the skill-based game resumes when the player is ready and minimizes the affect of any game play interruption on the player's outcome of the skill-based game.

Abstract: Leaderboard promotions in gaming systems which provide one or more players one or more benefits in association with maintaining one or more designated positions on a leaderboard for a designated duration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods that provide real-time head-to-head sports wagering between players of gaming devices. Using a gaming device, a player initiates a wagering invitation message including an invitation to wager on an event associated with a competitive sporting contest. The invitation to wager defines an outcome associated with the event and an amount for the wager. The other player, from their own gaming device, and upon receiving information about the invitation to wager, can accept, decline, or propose a modification to the invitation to wager. The players can exchange communications between an interface of their gaming devices about potential wagers, existing wagers, or past wagers. Aspects of the present disclosure provide an enhanced social experience in head-to-head competitive sports wagering from a gaming device.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods for providing zero, one or more awards in association with zero, one or more game outcomes modified via a skill-based game.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods which utilize the results of a sporting event to determine an outcome of a game of skill.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods that that integrate competitive betting and interactive gaming functions in a single gaming device. The gaming device allows a player to place a bet on a competitive contest as well as play a casino game at the gaming device at the same time. The presentation output and behavior of the casino game played on the gaming device are based on events associated with the competitive contest, as the events happen in real time. In one example, the gaming device alters a display of elements in the casino game based on an event in the competitive contest. In another example, the gaming device, alters the scoring behavior or speed of the casino game based on an event in the competitive contest. Aspects of the present disclosure provide an enhanced gaming experience tied to sports betting at a gaming device.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are operable to include selecting a virtual prize container from a plurality of virtual prize containers that each correspond to one a plurality of prize levels in response to detecting a game event in a wagering game. The selected virtual prize container including information corresponding to the prize level and concealing a prize that is in the virtual prize container is awarded to the player. An input from the player that corresponds to the selected virtual prize container is received. In response to a player achievement level being at a minimum or higher level that corresponds to the prize level of the selected virtual prize container, the prize is awarded to the player.

Abstract: Systems and methods which operate in at least two modes, such as an arcade mode and a hybrid arcade/wagering mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system conducting a streaming session with a plurality of viewer systems through a streaming system. Conducting of the streaming session can comprise receiving media content from a plurality of input devices and providing the media content and game play information of a gambling event to the streaming system. During the streaming session, an indication of an action by a user of one of the viewer systems and indicating a transfer of value from the user of the one of the viewer systems to a participant in the gambling event associated with the gaming system can be received. An indication of the action by the user of the one of the viewer systems can be provided to the participant in the gambling event.

Abstract: A system which determines zero, one or more awards based on an event occurring (or not occurring) on a displayed game field associated with a sporting event interacting with a virtual element overlaid on that displayed game field.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for generating an outcome for a wheel-based gaming feature based on one or more digital tokens. A skill-based input can be received. The one or more digital tokens can be launched toward a wheel of the wheel-based gaming feature based on the skill-based input. A landing location for the one or more digital tokens can be determined. One or more aspects of the wheel-based gaming feature can be modified based on the landing locations of the digital tokens.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods that that integrate competitive betting and interactive gaming functions in a single gaming device. The gaming device allows a player to place a bet on a competitive contest as well as play a casino game at the gaming device at the same time. The presentation output and behavior of the casino game played on the gaming device are based on events associated with the competitive contest, as the events happen in real time. In one example, the gaming device alters a display of elements in the casino game based on an event in the competitive contest. In another example, the gaming device, alters the scoring behavior or speed of the casino game based on an event in the competitive contest. Aspects of the present disclosure provide an enhanced gaming experience tied to sports betting at a gaming device.

Abstract: In response to receiving a wager, a plurality of game elements are displayed as part of the wagering game. The plurality of game elements includes a play area, an enemy element that travels along an enemy path from an enemy entry location toward an enemy goal location, and a defense element that attacks the enemy element when the enemy element is within a defense attack range of the defense element. An enemy health value of the enemy element is reduced based on the defense element attacking the enemy element when the enemy element is within the defense attack range of the defense element. Reducing the enemy health value of the enemy element to zero destroys the enemy element. In response to the enemy element being destroyed, a second monetary amount is credited to the first credit account.

Abstract: Leaderboard promotions in gaming systems which provide one or more players one or more benefits in association with maintaining one or more designated positions on a leaderboard for a designated duration.