Patent ID: 6416408
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method of playing a group participation wagering game in combination with an individual participation wagering game, the method comprising:forming a group comprised of a plurality of entrants wherein each of said entrants has made a wager on an outcome of the individual participation wagering game and an additional wager to participate in the group participation wagering game; determining whether a winning outcome is achieved in the individual participation wagering game wherein if a winning outcome is achieved in the individual praticipation wagering game, an individual prize amount is determined; allocating a multiplier value to the group participation wagering game, said multiplier value allocated from a plurality of multiplier values capable of being applied to said individual prize amount, wherein each said entrant in the group partcipation wagering game who achieved a winning outcome in the individual participation wagering game is guaranteed to have said multiplier applied to said individual prize amount; and determining a total prize amount for each said entrant wherein each said entrant's total prize amount is equal to said entrant's individual prize amount multiplied by said multiplier value.