146 patents
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Utility
Gaming device having advance game information analyzer
10 Aug 21
This concept is directed to methods of operating a gaming device to analyze game information that is part of a gaming event having a player interaction in advance of the player interaction to make a determination about the game play.
John F. Acres
Filed: 11 Jun 19
Utility
Automated Method for Servicing Electronic Gaming Machines
29 Jul 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method for creating an electronic log for documenting entries into electronic gaming machines on a network.
JOHN F. ACRES, Andrea McCurry, Kevin Parker
Filed: 14 Apr 21
Utility
Reserve credits for use on gaming device
20 Jul 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatus in which a player plays one of a plurality of networked gaming devices.
John F. Acres
Filed: 30 Oct 19
Utility
Personal electronic device for gaming and bonus system
20 Jul 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to communication methods in gaming networks using portable devices.
John F. Acres
Filed: 3 Dec 19
Utility
Drawing with Participant Interaction
15 Jul 21
A promotional game is conducted over participants' cell phones.
JOHN F. ACRES, WILLIAM M. ADAMSON, PATRICK B. FERGUSON
Filed: 11 Feb 21
Utility
Degressive bonus system
6 Jul 21
Embodiments of the invention include a mystery degressive bonus system.
John F. Acres
Filed: 15 Aug 19
Utility
Means for Enhancing Game Play of Gaming Device
1 Jul 21
Embodiments of the present concept provide gaming devices and gaming systems that are configured to implement means for enhancing game play.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 10 Mar 21
Utility
Generating a score related to play on gaming devices
15 Jun 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to generating and displaying a score related to the results of wagering by a player on an electronic gaming machine.
John F. Acres
Filed: 5 May 20
Utility
System for Processing Gaming Activity
10 Jun 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a gaming device configured to record gaming activity, a method of processing the recorded gaming activity to analyze player behavior, and a system including the gaming device.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 19 Feb 21
Utility
System for Trade-in Bonus
10 Jun 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to gaming systems that allow customers to wager, or “trade-in” an object of value or winning situation for a chance to win an even more valuable award.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 11 Feb 21
Utility
Gaming device having multiple game play option
1 Jun 21
Embodiments of this concept are directed to gaming devices that are configured to initiate multiple gaming events in response to a player input.
John F. Acres
Filed: 17 Sep 19
Utility
Means for controlling payback percentage of gaming device
25 May 21
Embodiments of the present concept provide means to control the payback percentage of games being played on gaming devices.
John F. Acres
Filed: 14 Jun 17
Utility
Entertainment game-based gaming device
18 May 21
Embodiments of this concept are direct to a game that includes a combination of an entertainment game and a gambling game.
John F. Acres
Filed: 2 Jul 19
Utility
Rapid Play Poker Gaming Device
13 May 21
Embodiments of this concept are directed to a video poker gaming device that deals five cards to a player and selects five more cards that represent the possible cards used in a later draw.
John F. Acres
Filed: 22 Jan 21
Utility
Outcome Determination Method for Gaming Device
6 May 21
Embodiments of this concept are directed to a method of operating a gaming device to determine game outcomes by using a range of game numbers for winning game outcomes.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 13 Jan 21
Utility
Automated method for servicing electronic gaming machines
4 May 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method for creating an electronic log for documenting entries into electronic gaming machines on a network.
John F. Acres, Andrea McCurry, Kevin Parker
Filed: 3 Jun 19
Utility
Method and Apparatus for Triggering a Bonus
22 Apr 21
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a bonus game that is common to a bank of electronic gaming devices.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 29 Dec 20
Utility
Method and System for Dispatching Casino Personnel and Tracking Interactions with Players
22 Apr 21
The present embodiment includes a dispatch system and method in which a casino agent is equipped with mobile computing devices that receive a dispatch notification.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 29 Dec 20
Utility
System for Promoting Play on Electric Gaming Devices and Engagement with Casino Personnel
1 Apr 21
A method for promoting play on electronic gaming devices and for promoting engagement with casino personnel comprising in which a code is displayed on a sign.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 15 Dec 20
Utility
Method for Sharing Game Play on an Electronic Gaming Device
1 Apr 21
Embodiments of the present concept provide an electronic gaming device that facilitates wagering by multiple players on a single gaming device.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 14 Dec 20