Abstract: A gaming system is configured to use player telephone numbers to call players regarding bonuses or other awards. A player may provide their telephone number when signing up for a casino player rewards club or may input their number when playing a wagering game at a gaming machine. Players are randomly selected, such as by generating phone numbers or assigned numbers associated with phone numbers. The selected player(s) are called or contacted and monetary awards or bonuses may be rewarded. Such awards may involve additional game play or be awarded without additional action.

Abstract: A tournament gaming system is disclosed including one or more gaming machines programmed for play of at least one tournament game. A plurality of gaming machines may be linked for tournament play by a host computer. Qualification for tournament play is based only upon criteria established only by the gaming operator or without consideration of player desire to participate in the tournament. Game play on at least some of the participating games is tracked and displayed during the tournament, which ends after a player of one of the games achieves predetermined results.

Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.