Patent ID: 9105155
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method of awarding a gaming promotional award at a gaming machine located at a first casino property, the method being implemented on a gaming system including the gaming machine and a casino server having a memory and at least one processor, the method comprising the steps of: receiving, at the casino server from an external gaming system operated by a second casino property that is independent from the first casino property, promotional award information for a promotional award from the second casino property; storing, on the casino server, the promotional award information from the second casino property to be associated with the gaming machine; accepting a wager from a player to play at least one wagering game; displaying one or more game symbols to said player at said gaming machine; and determining an outcome of said wagering game with reference to said game symbols, wherein one or more combinations of at least one game symbol designate winning outcomes having an associated game award and one or more combinations of at least one game symbol designate winning outcomes associated with the promotional award, and in the event at least one of said one or more combinations of at least one game symbol designate winning outcomes associated with the promotional award is displayed, awarding said player said promotional award comprising free goods, reduced goods, amenities, and services which requires said player to travel to the second casino property for redemption.