Abstract: An electronic gaming machine comprising a display device, a random number generator, a processor, and a memory storing instructions which, cause the processor to, in response to a feature wheel initiation condition being met: select, based on one or more random numbers dynamically generated by the random number generator, stopping positions for a plurality of feature wheels, each of the feature wheels being associated with a different feature event corresponding to a spinning reel, and each of the feature wheels comprising a plurality of outcomes at different stopping positions, wherein at least one of the different stopping positions corresponds to an outcome; control the display device to display spinning to the stopping positions selected; determine whether to provide an outcome from the plurality of outcomes; and upon determining to provide more than one outcome comprising the feature event, initiate a composite feature event.

Abstract: A system for consecutive play of a random draw game in which a generated random sequence of game symbols in a pool of game symbols is used for matching one-by-one with a game card having a predetermined number of the game symbols generated randomly from the pool for each consecutive play of the game, with a prize awarded if the game card matches a predetermine set of the game symbols in the sequence. The system includes a game controller that receives and stores a manually generated random sequence of game symbols and communicates the stored random sequence of game symbols to a plurality of game play stations at which a player may initiate play of the random draw game consecutively with a new randomly drawn game card for each consecutive play. A method of operating the game system for consecutive play of the random draw game is disclosed.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a display device that presents a symbol array comprising a plurality of symbol positions divided into a plurality of position subsets and game-logic circuitry that causes the display device to: present the symbol array in a first initial state by presenting at least one static symbol position in each position subset and randomly allocating a first set of allocated symbol positions, generate game cycle outcomes by populating the symbol positions, in response to a trigger event, expand a first position subset to include an expanded symbol position, and present the symbol array transitioning from a final state associated with a reset condition to a second initial state by removing expanded symbol positions and the allocated positions from the symbol positions in the final state and randomly allocating a second set of allocated symbol positions among the position subsets to include with the static symbol positions.

Abstract: A free spin count-up bonus game and a subsequent banked free spin count-down secondary bonus game are described herein. The free spin count-up game may be triggered during play of a base game. A numerical indicium may be provided. During the free spin count-up bonus game, the indicium may count up from an initial value to a final value. When the indicium reaches a maximum or final value, the value may be regarded as indicating a number of “banked” free spins. The number of banked free spins may be compared to one or more threshold values. If the number of banked dree spins is greater than or equal to one or more threshold values and there is a successful outcome on a random determination, a secondary bonus game may be initiated, during which the indicium is decremented from the final value back down toward the initial value.

Abstract: A “dual” gaming unit or machine is configured to implement both one or more traditional casino-style wagering games, such as games having outcomes determined primarily by chance and not skill, and one or more games which are traditionally not casino style games, such as amusement-type games or games having amusement-type game components, such as games where the outcome is determined substantially by skill. The wagering game portion of the gaming machine may award monetary awards to the player for winning wagering game outcomes, and the amusement portion of the gaming machine may be used to award promotional prizes to the player. A player rewards system may include such dual gaming units or other award dispensing mechanisms.

Abstract: A gaming device includes a display, a processor, and a memory storing a plurality of sets of reel strips which include configurable and non-configurable symbols. A free game series is initiated responsive to a trigger condition being met in a base game. A player selects from among a plurality of options defining a number of free games and a threshold number of configurable symbols that sets an additional feature trigger condition. The options are arranged such that for relatively more free games, the threshold number of configurable symbols increases. When the additional feature trigger condition is met, a plurality of additional feature game instances are initiated. The configurable symbols are held in place for feature game instances.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronizing data structures in computer networks and distributed computing environments are disclosed. A system can provide a network resource to a client device corresponding to a network profile, establish a network communication session with the client device, and transmit instructions for network application formatting during the network communication session. The system can receive a second request for a network exchange during the network communication session. The system can determine that a path for an object of the network communication session satisfies at least one intersection criterion, the at least one intersection criterion associated with at least one second transmission value. The system can update a second data structure of the network profile.

Abstract: A sports betting apparatus, including a processor programmed to provide an electronic forum capable of providing a video or audio broadcast of a first sporting event to users, wherein the electronic forum is capable of allowing at least some of the users to communicate with one another, place a bet on an outcome or an event which occurs during the first sporting event, and purchase a ticket or ticket option for the first sporting event or a second sporting event; a transmitter which transmits the electronic forum to a first user communication device associated with a user of the users; and a receiver which receives a ticket purchase request or a ticket option purchase request transmitted from the first user communication device. The sports betting computer processes information regarding a purchase of a ticket or ticket option for the first sporting event or for the second sporting event.

Abstract: On a network of electronic gaming machines, data regarding the performance of the machines or the players of the machines is collected and processed to make predictions of future jackpots and recommendations of games to play. The predictions and recommendations are delivered via at least one virtual persona that communicates with players or potential players via displays in a casino or on a web browser, via smartphone. Players can conduct conversations with the persona using cellular telephone, text messaging, or other types of Internet communications.

Abstract: There is provided a gaming system, gaming machine, and method that utilize game-logic circuitry and a presentation assembly configured to present symbol positions and award options including award indicia, and further to present: (i) a game outcome by populating the symbol positions with symbols, and (ii) in response to the symbols including at least one trigger symbol and at least one award symbol, an award sequence comprising a cycle for each trigger symbol, each cycle of the award sequence including: selecting a respective one or more award options for each award symbol, updating award indicia for each award symbol based on the award value associated with the respective selected award options, aggregating award values indicated by the updated award indicia of the award symbols, and, in response to determining the award sequence includes one or more remaining cycles, removing the updated award indicia from the award symbols.

Abstract: Systems and method for Internet-based online gaming platform which incorporates a security and game protection system and method for verification of player awards, where play is suspended and award is held until a significant award is verified and where upon successful verification award is processed and play is enabled.

Abstract: A virtual object control method includes: displaying a virtual environment screen and a target function control, the target function control being configured to control the first virtual object to perform a target operation which triggers change of a target attribute value of a second virtual object; determining, in response to a trigger operation on the target function control, one or more second virtual objects with target attribute values satisfying a preset condition as one or more candidate virtual objects, and displaying one or more candidate object identifiers of the one or more candidate virtual objects; and determining, in response to a selection operation on one of the one or more candidate object identifiers, that a selected candidate object identifier is a target object identifier, and controlling the first virtual object to perform the target operation on a target virtual object corresponding to the target object identifier.

Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for game guides. A method can include detecting user interface selection of a game guide, updating display output and presentation of game guide content. A user interface, processes and device configurations are provided to provide game guidance to assist players of a game find detailed context sensitive game guidance. Game guidance can reduce frustration, increase engagement and keep players in a game. Game guides can present game guide assistance videos that may be presented in addition to game content, such as side-by-side or picture-in-picture to present content to assist a player accomplish tasks of a game and to locate trophies. Game guide elements are provided that include features, such as searching and selection of game guide assistance. Game guide elements can include features for selection of sources and to launch game content. Processes and configurations are also provided for determining game guide content.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system is capable of forming a multi-player group to play a game; receiving, from a first gaming device, first game play information for a first game played by a first player member of the multi-player group on the first gaming device; determining that the first game play information comprises a first winning outcome corresponding to a first winning outcome; in response, allocating the first winning outcome among the first and second player members; and notifying a second gaming device of the second player member that the second player member has received the second portion of the first winning outcome.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) includes a power supply, and a diagnostic device in electrical connection with the power supply, the diagnostic device configured for placement within a cabinet of an EGM. The diagnostic device includes an attachment device configured to couple the diagnostic device to the EGM, a sensor array including at least one sensor for sensing a condition associated with the EGM and configured to generate conditions data based on the sensed condition, a communications device configured to transmit the conditions data to a remote location, a memory configured to store the conditions data, and a processor configured to analyze the conditions data and determine a diagnostic evaluation based upon the analyzed conditions data.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that maintain a progressive award associated with a guaranteed minimum quantity of generations of a designated symbol in a sequence of one or more plays of a game.

Abstract: A method of conducting a wagering game includes: conducting a base game on an electronic gaming machine; detecting a first trigger condition in the base game; initiating a feature game in response to the first trigger condition; detecting a second trigger condition in the feature game; granting access to a plurality of bonus feature game levels in response to the second trigger condition; and determining an outcome of the feature game.

Abstract: Disclosed are example embodiments of systems and methods for gaming. An example gaming system includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to track a first received bet and present a representation of a first wheel-based game of chance having a first number of possible outcomes. The at least one processor is configured to track a second received bet and present a representation of a second wheel-based game of chance having a second number of possible outcomes. Presenting at least one of the representations of the first wheel-based game or the representation of the second wheel-based game occurs after receiving at least one of the first received bet and the second received bet, respectively.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of social virtual currency, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a virtual currency gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the virtual currency game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: Gaming systems and method that provide a play of a multi-stage game including a first stage during which a quantity of sections of a wheel are accumulated for subsequent use in a second stage of the play of the multi-stage game, and the second stage during which the accumulated quantity of sections of the wheel are employed to select sections of the wheel before the sections are displayed with awards displayed in association with the selected sections.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that replicate a symbol driven event obtained at one gaming device at one or more other gaming devices.

Abstract: A gaming machine, system, method, and program product provide a slot machine game with a mystery symbol indicator. Responsive to a play input, a base result representation is shown a matrix of symbol locations. Responsive to a winning pattern formed in the base result representation, cascade sequences occur in which symbols participating in any winning combination are removed from matrix, further symbols drop into the symbol locations of the removed symbols, and a cascade result is evaluated. Mystery symbol indicators are provided in the base result representation, which are configured to temporarily conceal and then reveal a symbol during a reel spin animation of the base result representation, once appearing in the base result representation, persist in the matrix of symbol locations during the one or more cascade sequences, and temporarily conceal and then reveal a new symbol during at least one of the one or more cascade sequences.

Abstract: A gaming device includes a frame, a display, and an electronic-ink film that is attached to various exterior surfaces of the frame. As a trigger event occurs, the appearance state of the electronic-ink film is dynamically changed to provide a specific color or animation output. This output changes an appearance of the exterior surfaces of the frame and the gaming device in general. The trigger events correspond to gameplay events, player activity, and a state of the gaming device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to system and method for mounting a topper screen and mounting bracket to the frame of a gaming machine cabinet. The topper mounting bracket may include an angled mounting plate, a topper electrical connector fastened to the angled mounting plate, and at least one mounting bolt fastened to and protruding from the angled mounting plate. The cabinet frame may include an angled mounting surface, a movable cabinet electrical connector coupled to the angled mounting surface, and at least one key slot positioned on the angled mounting surface. The topper mounting bracket may be mounted to the cabinet frame by aligning and engaging the at least one mounting bolt with the at least one key slot.

Abstract: A game token tray system includes a game token tray having a dual tray structure in which a game token is stored. The game token tray system includes a double tray including a lower tray and an upper tray stacked on the lower tray to store a game token provided with an RF tag in which tag information is stored, a camera that acquires tray image data by imaging the game token stored in the upper tray, an RFID reading device that reads the tag information from the RF tag of the game token stored in the lower tray, and a game recording device that records the tray image data and/or an image analysis result of the tray image data about the game token stored in the upper tray and records the tag information read by the RFID reading device about the game token stored in the upper tray.

Abstract: This concept is directed to methods of operating a gaming device to analyze game information that is part of a gaming event having a player interaction in advance of the player interaction to make a determination about the game play. These methods may be used for a variety of gaming devices such as slot machines, video keno devices, video poker machines, electronic table games, internet gaming terminals, etc. In each type of gaming device, these operation methods evaluate future game information during game play to determine one of multiple manners by which the game play will continue. These continuation manners may include changing the speed of game play, determining display characteristics of the game and outcome, providing tips or information to the player about the future game information, automatically initiating a subsequent game, or otherwise altering an aspect of the game play parameters in response to the evaluated game information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.

Abstract: A system for providing a table-based card game service according to the present invention includes a controller that controls overall functions of the game comprising game start, preparation and end; a user information storage portion that stores user game information for each of a plurality of users registered to receive the card game service; and a game progressing portion that actually executes the card game in the game room generated in the controller and provides information related to game progressing to the controller.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware which is operable to execute a software product, wherein executing the software product results in generating and rendering a graphical user interface on the display screen. When rendered, the graphical user interface presents four or more user-selectable graphical objects. Selecting and moving a first graphical object towards a second graphical object is configured to result in exchanging spatial positions of the first and second graphical objects. The exchange of the spatial positions is configured to trigger starting a timer and enabling, during a time set by the timer, selecting and moving at least a third graphical object towards a fourth graphical object. The moving the third graphical object towards the fourth graphical object is configured to result in exchanging spatial positions of the third and fourth graphical objects.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for providing a multiplayer game to players of a plurality of electronic gaming machines are described. When executed by a at least one processor, stored instructions cause the at least one processor to (i) cause to be displayed, on a multiplayer game display, a group metamorphic game element configured to interact with each of the plurality of electronic gaming machines, (ii) activate, during a first game play on a first electronic gaming machine, a multiplayer feature, (iii) cause the group metamorphic game element to transition one of the communal game elements from the multiplayer game display to an individual metamorphic game element associated with the first electronic gaming machine, and (iv) based on the transitioned communal game element, apply the activated multiplayer feature to a first game play on the first electronic gaming machine.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a processor to detect a gaming accessory stimulation associated with a programmable layer of a number of programmable layers. The processor identifies a substitute gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer of the number of programmable layers of the gaming accessory. The substitute gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer is associated with the gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer of the number of programmable layers, according to a user profile of a number of user profiles associated with a user account. Other predetermined associations of stimulations of the gaming accessory with other substitute accessory stimulations are recorded in other user profiles of the number of user profiles, and the substitute gaming accessory stimulation is provided to a computing device to manage a gaming software application. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for starting an application, performed by a terminal, includes: displaying an application startup management interface, the application startup management interface including at least one startup control of at least one application, each application corresponding to one startup control; obtaining a first trigger signal, the first trigger signal being a signal generated upon detecting a trigger operation on a startup control of a target application; obtaining an application video stream when a terminal has not finished downloading a client of the target application, the application video stream being a video stream formed by application screens generated during running of a first client, the first client being a client of the target application run on a server; and displaying a first application interface of the target application according to the application video stream. The server may be a cloud server.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a game including generating a grid with a processing device. The grid is comprised of a plurality of squares defined by a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The method also includes establishing betting odds for each of the squares and presenting the squares and associated betting odds on a graphical user interface. The betting odds of each of the squares are associated with a likelihood of the square being established as a winning square. A winning square is designated in response to a score of a live sporting event including a digit of a score of a first team being the same as a row number of the square, and a digit of a score of a second team being the same as a column number of the square at the end of a predetermined interval of the live sporting event.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for submitting a tax submission on behalf of a player of a game. Based on the location of the gaming device, determine at least one jurisdiction that governs the player's taxable winnings. The player fills out an electronic tax form for each jurisdiction and submits an electronic authorization. Transmitting, in response to the tax liability, a tax submission to a remote device, in which the tax submission comprises at least the electronic tax form and the electronic authorization.

Abstract: A system for wireless physical condition instruction generation includes a portable computing device in communication with a wireless receiver, the portable computing device designed and configured to receiving a first wireless signal from at least transmitter located at a subject device, wherein the first wireless signal identifies the subject device, determining a current device status of the subject device, generate at least a physical condition instruction regarding the subject device, determine that the at least a physical condition instruction has been performed, and update the current device status.

Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis including a tunnel; a motor; at least one ski; an endless drive track; a rear suspension assembly including: a front suspension arm; a rear suspension arm; a pair of slide rails; a first rear shock absorber connected between the front suspension arm and the slide rails; and a second rear shock absorber connected between the rear suspension arm and the front suspension arm or the slide rails; at least one sensor for sensing an angular position of the front suspension arm or the rear suspension arm relative to one of the tunnel and a component of the rear suspension assembly near at least one of the front suspension arm and the rear suspension arm; and a controller communicatively connected to the sensor to receive electronic signals therefrom representative of the angular position.

Abstract: According to the present invention, at least one variable odds set is respectively generated by an odds processing unit for at least one payout odds of a game result, and the at least one variable odds set respectively has at least one variable odds; there totals more than two variable odds, and the at least one variable odds respectively has a selected probability to replace the corresponding payout odds alternatively; moreover, an odds value of a part of all variable odds is lower than that of the corresponding payout odds, and odds values of the other variable odds are to make a change value of a calculated return-to-player percentage satisfy a designated condition, wherein the designated condition may be that the change value of the return-to-player percentage is the minimum.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method of trading derivatives purchased on a blockchain within the traditional broker-dealer ecosystem. In these systems and methods, derivatives purchased on a blockchain can be traded within the traditional broker-dealer ecosystem by a user using their brokerage account. Users participate on a digital trading platform within the traditional broker-dealer ecosystem, where they take an action that comprises the placement of at least one of an order, bid or offer on the derivatives.

Abstract: A bingo gaming system, machine, and method include a main bingo game, a feature bingo game, a main reel game associated with the main bingo game, and a feature reel game associated with the feature bingo game. The main reel game simulates outcomes of the main bingo game. The feature reel game simulates outcomes of the feature bingo game. A feature bingo game may be triggered by a main bingo game outcome. Before the feature bingo game begins, a player may be given an opportunity to select a volatility option for the feature bingo game. The volatility selection may impact the probability of winning the feature bingo game (and/or feature reel game), as well as the reward(s) associated with winning the feature bingo game (and/or feature reel game).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming machines, retrofit card readers for gaming machines, and methods of operating gaming machines and retrofit card readers. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes receiving an indication that a wireless communication module has wirelessly communicated with a player credential, synthesizing a state change that emulates a physical card insertion event in response to receiving the indication that the wireless communication module has wirelessly communicated with the player credential, and communicating the synthesized state change to a Slot Machine Interface Board (SMIB). The synthesized state change may be communicated with a set of electrical signals that include a card detection state and data read from the player credential.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system conducts a reel-based electronic wagering game, in which jackpot upgrade symbols are added to one or more reel strips based on the occurrence of one or more reel upgrade symbols in the wagering game. In the exemplary embodiment, jackpot upgrade symbols are added to a third reel strip based on the occurrence of one or more reel upgrade symbols on a first reel strip, and to a fifth reel strip based on the occurrence of one or more reel upgrade symbols on the third reel strip. In addition, jackpot upgrade symbols are added to the first and third reel strips to replace the one or more reel upgrade symbols occurring thereon.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that maintain a progressive award associated with a guaranteed minimum quantity of generations of a designated symbol in a sequence of one or more plays of a game.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a management server which makes it possible to set areas in which a predetermined currency is available and areas in which the predetermined currency is unavailable, in a case in which a lot of currency handling systems in each of which a variety of currencies are available are used. A slot machine management server 1 is connected with currency handling systems including a currency reading device 201 in which a variety of currencies are available. Each currency handling system 100 is associated with any of areas A to H.

Abstract: Gaming machines and systems are configured to distribute of viral events, such as viral gaming events, amongst devices. The devices can present the viral events. The devices can, for example, be gaming machines and/or mobile devices. According to one embodiment, once a viral event is triggered, it is presented at one or more first devices at a first time. The viral event spreads to other devices, such as one or more second devices where it can be presented at a later time. The viral event may continue to spread to numerous other devices. Feedback or metrics may be used to control the devices to which the viral event spreads and/or the rate of spread.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine is provided. The electronic gaming machine includes a game controller configured to execute at least one wagering game, a credit input device configured to receive a wager, a first display configured to prompt a user to select a wagering game from the at least one wagering game executable by the game controller, and a second display. The second display includes a hybrid display area including a touchscreen input component and a dynamic button deck assembly configured to receive player input during play of a user-selected wagering game. The dynamic button deck assembly includes a button deck display area and a dynamic button deck having at least one mechanical push button including a lens cap.

Abstract: A brushless motor system for use with a mechanical reel gaming machine is provided. The brushless motor system includes a reel hub and a reel frame rotationally attached to a center shaft of the reel hub. The brushless motor system also includes a permanent magnet (PM) rotor attached to the reel frame and including a plurality of permanent magnets attached to the PM rotor. The brushless motor system further includes a stator including stator coils attached to the reel hub, the plurality of stator coils are mounted parallel to a surface of the PM rotor at a separation distance. The stator causes the PM rotor to rotate during activation of the stator without direct contact between the stator and the rotor, thereby causing the display of one or more symbols of the plurality of symbols during the wagering game based on the rotation.

Abstract: A system which accumulates symbols and determines an award based on an event occurring (or not occurring) on a displayed game field associated with a sporting event interacting with a plurality of symbols overlaid on that displayed game field.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods which enable a player to skip a bonus event, such as a play of a triggered bonus game, in exchange for a placement of a sporting event wager.

Abstract: Gaming systems and method that provide a play of a multi-stage game including a first stage during which a quantity of sections of a wheel are accumulated for subsequent use in a second stage of the play of the multi-stage game, and the second stage during which the accumulated quantity of sections of the wheel are employed to select sections of the wheel before the sections are displayed with awards displayed in association with the selected sections.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device includes a cabinet having a display for presenting a game to a player and a button deck configured to receive a player input for the game. The button deck includes a housing defining an internal cavity and an access door coupled to the housing. The access door is configured to move relative to the housing between open and closed positions. The housing defines an opening providing access to the internal cavity when the access door is opened. The electronic gaming device further includes a latch coupled to the housing that engages and locks the access door in the closed position. An actuator is coupled to the latch for controlling the latch to release the access door. The actuator extends within the internal cavity from the latch and is accessible at a position of the button deck that is spaced from the access door.