Abstract: A gaming system rewards a player for maintaining a set of player engagement indicators in predetermined state. The state of the player engagement indicator depends directly upon a player engagement level with the gaming system measured over a selected time period, and the state itself determines one or more of an amount and probability of winning an award.

Abstract: A system includes a communication interface, a processing circuit, and a memory coupled to the processing circuit. The memory includes machine readable instructions that, when executed by the processing circuit, cause the processing circuit to determine a trigger event corresponding a virtual gaming session that is provided to a user via a first mobile computing device. Based on the trigger event, the processing circuit is further caused to send, to the user via the first mobile computing device, virtual gaming session data that includes session transfer data for transferring the virtual gaming session from the first mobile computing device to a second mobile computing device. The processing circuit is further caused to transfer the virtual gaming session to the second mobile computing device without ending the virtual gaming session.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to controlling access to a gaming system. According to one embodiment, controlling access to a gaming system can comprise initiating a start-up routine and reading, during the start-up routine, a pre-defined value stored in a memory of the gaming system. The pre-defined value can indicate a market in which the gaming system is to be operated. The market can comprise a commercial market or a non-commercial market. A determination can be made as to operate the gaming system in a commercial mode or a non-commercial mode based on the pre-defined value. In response to determining to operate the gaming system in the non-commercial mode operation of a feature or function of the gaming system can be modified. Modifying the operation of the feature or function of the gaming system can inhibit the gaming system from being used in an unauthorized commercial mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods that offer zero, one or more bonus events in association with a procurement and/or a redemption of a ticket voucher associated with an amount of funds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method that selects a predetermined game outcome from a pool of predetermined game outcomes, generates a prompt to a generative model, the prompt comprising input related to the predetermined game outcome, receives content generated by the generative model based on the generated prompt, selects at least a portion of the received content for presentation as part of a game display configured to provide the selected predetermined game outcome, and causes the received content to be presented by a gaming device as part of the game display.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that provide sheet music employed for symbol generation and display and player inputs in gaming environments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to capturing and ranking videos of players reacting to events in the electronic game and using those videos to attract other players. As will be described, embodiments allow players to record celebration videos, i.e., videos of the player reacting to a win, when the hit a jackpot, have a winning hand or set of numbers, bet on a winning horse or team, etc. The videos can then be used to attract other players to a game. In some cases, an incentive can be provided to encourage players to provide celebration videos. For example, having the highest ranked video can provide benefits to players such as player loyalty points or prizes. The videos can be ranked and organized by denomination, wager, theme, Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) or bank of EGMs played, etc. and prizes can be awarded accordingly.

Abstract: A system includes a communication interface, a processing circuit, and a memory coupled to the processing circuit. The memory includes machine readable instructions that, when executed by the processing circuit, cause the processing circuit to receive participant motion data and event data that corresponds to a defined occurrence in a sporting event that is predicted to happen during the sporting event. The processing circuit is further caused to send an event wagering opportunity corresponding to the defined occurrence in the sporting event and receive, before the defined occurrence in the sporting event, predicted motion data and a wagering amount that corresponds to the event wagering opportunity before the defined occurrence in the sporting event. The processing circuit is further caused to determine an award level that is based on comparing the predicted motion data and an actual outcome of the defined occurrence of the sporting event.

Abstract: Systems and methods that offer zero, one or more bonus events in association with a procurement and/or a redemption of a ticket voucher associated with an amount of funds.

Abstract: A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions. When executed by the processor circuit, the instructions cause the processor circuit to identify an item in a field of view of a user wearing a head-mounted display device. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to determine a monetary value associated with the item. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to determine a gaming offer associated with the monetary value. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to cause the head-mounted display device to display the gaming offer, wherein the gaming offer is associated with the item in the field of view of the user.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided to generate customized sign content. The method includes detecting a configuration of sign components connected to the system. The method also includes receiving user input indicating sign parameters. The method further includes generating customized sign content based on the configuration of the sign components and the sign parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a splash zone in a casino or other venue. The splash zone is visually similar to the splash zone in an amusement ride. People in the splash zone get wet at the ride. In the present disclosure, people in the splash zone can receive money or prizes. A splash zone can be triggered around a winning gaming system. This can be a monetary event as well as a visual effect. The visual aspects of the winning effect can synchronize lights, animations, and/or sounds across gaming systems.

Abstract: A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Operations include generating multiple branded game plays that comprise celebrity brand data from a celebrity and corresponding to a plurality of game plays on a gaming machine. Operations include transferring, responsive to receiving a request provided by a user, the branded game plays to the user and responsive to an outcome event of one of the branded game plays on the gaming machine, providing the user with celebrity brand data that corresponds to the one of the branded game plays.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to increasing involvement of and interaction between participants in a virtual reality or augmented reality environment. According to one embodiment, a win event can be detected within an electronic game being played within a virtual casino. In response to detecting the win event, an indication of the detected win event can be provided to a user other than the player of the game. Providing the indication of the detected win event can comprise modifying the provided representation of the virtual casino, changing the avatar for the player of the electronic game in the virtual casino, etc. An indication of a reaction to win event by the user can be received and a representation of the reaction can be provided to the player.

Abstract: A system includes a processor circuit and a memory coupled to the processor circuit. The memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to receive an indication of a first parameter selection from a user. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to generate a first random number based on the first parameter selection. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to cause a first gaming device to generate a first wagering game result based on the first random number. The instructions further cause the processor circuit to cause a display device associated with the user to display an indication of the first gaming device.

Abstract: Operations include displaying, by a display device of a gaming system, a graphical interface for a wagering game including multiple reels that each include multiple reel game symbols corresponding to a reel game on the gaming device and that are arranged as an array of multiple columns and rows. Operations include determining a quantity of rows to add during a play of the reel game based on locations that the reel game symbols stop during a play of the reel game on the gaming device and determining a quantity of rows to add to the reels to change a dimension of the array, and playing a keno game on the gaming system using the plurality of reels. After a row is added to the array based on determining the quantity of rows to add, each of the reel game symbols in the added row is available during the reel game.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a processor circuit and a memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Such operations include causing a display, by a display device of the EGM and a play of a game, of a first multiple symbols at a first multiple symbol display positions associated with multiple of reels. Ones of the multiple reels include multiple reel heights. Operations include determining a progressive game property of a progressive game based on the multiple reel heights.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) of a gaming device displays a bonus wagering game having a plurality of slot reels. In response to initiation of the bonus wagering game at the gaming device, the GUI displays each slot reel of the plurality of slot reels spinning in a spin direction. Based on the spin direction of each slot reel, a sequence of spin directions for the plurality of slot reels is determined. Based on the sequence of spin directions being a first sequence of spin directions, a bonus game result for the bonus game is determined. Based on the bonus game result, the gaming device awards a bonus game award to a player at the gaming device.

Abstract: A first indication of a first parameter selection is received from a player at a first gaming device and a first random number based on the first parameter selection is generated. A second indication is received from the player at the first gaming device including a wager for a first wagering game and a selection of a subset of gaming devices of a plurality of gaming devices. A second gaming device of the plurality of gaming devices generates a second wagering game result for a second wagering game based on the first random number. A first wagering game result for the first wagering game is determined based on a comparison of the subset of gaming devices and the second gaming device. Based on the first wagering game result being a winning game result, a first wagering game award is awarded to the player.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) is provided. The EGM includes a processor circuit and a memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Operations include causing the processor circuit to cause a display, by a display device of the EGM and a play of a game, of a first plurality of symbols at first multiple symbol display positions associated with multiple reels, ones of the reels comprising multiple reel heights. The processor is caused to determine a selection of one of multiple bonus games based on the first ones of symbol display positions and the corresponding ones of the multiple reel heights, modify a location of symbol display positions associated with the reel, and modify a reel height of ones of the reels.