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Customized player alerts

a player alert and player technology, applied in the field of customized player alerts, can solve the problem that the display in the casino may not provide such information to a wide enough audien

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
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However, existing displays in casinos may not provide such information to a wide enough audience.

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[0015]In this application, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well known process steps have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the present invention. Accordingly, the methods described herein may include more (or fewer) steps than are indicated. Moreover, the steps of such methods are not necessarily performed in the order indicated.

[0016]Reference will now be made in detail to some specific examples of the invention, including the best modes contemplated by the inventors for carrying out the invention. Examples of these specific embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention is described in conjunction with these specific embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to the described embodiments. On the con...

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Some implementations of the invention allow a player to specify type(s) of wagering conditions about which the player would like to receive notification. The player may also be able to specify the mode of notification desired, e.g., text message, email, voice message, etc. Wager gaming notification parameters may, for example, comprise information regarding an occurrence of a wager gaming outcome. Some such wager gaming notification parameters may involve an occurrence (or a non-occurrence) of a wager gaming outcome within a specified time or a specified number of plays. Player notifications may include raw data, probability data, graphical data, navigation data and / or location data.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to wagering devices and methods.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Wager gaming has become a multi-billion dollar business. Casino owners and operators strive to make the gaming environment more attractive, more entertaining and more rewarding to casino patrons.[0003]Jackpots are features of wager gaming that are known to heighten patron interest and excitement. When patrons know that a jackpot has become very large, their interest in the corresponding wagering game intensifies. However, existing displays in casinos may not provide such information to a wide enough audience. It would be desirable to provide improved methods, devices and systems.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0004]FIG. 1 is a flow chart that outlines some implementations of the invention.[0005]FIG. 2 is flow chart that outlines steps of receiving wager gaming notification parameters according to some implementations of the invention.[0006]FIGS. 3A a...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3227G07F17/32
Inventor DAVIS, DWAYNE A.OBERBERGER, MICHAEL M.CHAMPAGNE, CHRISTIAAN R.
Owner IGT
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