Abstract: A jackpot race component for a gaming system provided by an operator and played by a plurality of players includes a first timer for timing a time interval, the time interval having a start and an end time each being configured in response to an input by the operator. The first timer setting the start and latest end times of a race phase. A second timer initiates, in response to an input an accumulation phase during which a jackpot prize pot is accumulated. The accumulation phase starts at the same time as or after the beginning of the race phase. A random timer starts timing at or after the first timer at the start of the race phase and randomly triggers an end to the race phase and the accumulation phase before the latest end time set by the first timer. A pay-out phase occurs in response to the end of the race phase.

Abstract: A jackpot race component for a gaming system provided by an operator and played by a plurality of players includes a first timer for timing a time interval, the time interval having a start and an end time each being configured in response to an input by the operator. The first timer setting the start and latest end times of a race phase. A second timer initiates, in response to an input an accumulation phase during which a jackpot prize pot is accumulated. The accumulation phase starts at the same time as or after the beginning of the race phase. A random timer starts timing at or after the first timer at the start of the race phase and randomly triggers an end to the race phase and the accumulation phase before the latest end time set by the first timer. A pay-out phase occurs in response to the end of the race phase.