Patent ID: 6471591
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
Apparatus for a non-banked gaming system comprising:a plurality of gaming terminals at least indirectly coupled for communicating with a central controller; an electronic data processor, in said central controller, coupled to an electronic memory which stores data defining a plurality of prize pools, said electronic data processor being programmed to increment at least some prize pools in response to communications, from said gaming terminals, indicating amounts wagered and amounts won; analyze at least some prize pools to determine whether at least a first of said prize pools is within a target range of at least a first prize pool parameter; and transmit a communication from said central controller to a plurality of said gaming terminals when at least said first prize pool is not within a target range for controlling the gaming terminals to modify operations, providing modified operation, so as to tend to bring at least said first prize pool within said target ranges.