Patent ID: 8840463
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A processor-implemented method of awarding at least one jackpot prize, including: defining processor-accessible parameters for a first jackpot, said parameters including an award criterion; defining processor-accessible parameters for a second jackpot, said parameters including a storage criterion; using the processor to accumulate a first jackpot prize pool in dependence upon a gaming activity of a plurality of electronic gaming machines; using the processor to accumulate a second jackpot prize pool in dependence upon said gaming activity; using the processor to store the second jackpot prize pool as a pending jackpot prize, re-define the second jackpot storage criterion and reset the second jackpot prize pool in response to a satisfaction of the storage criterion; and using the processor to award the first jackpot prize pool and one or more of any pending jackpot prizes to at least one recipient in accordance with a jackpot prize distribution scheme in response to a satisfaction of the award criterion.