146 patents
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Utility
System to dispatch casino agents to an electronic gaming machine in response to a predefined event at the electronic gaming machine
16 Mar 20
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method for dispatching a person to an electronic gaming machine in response to a predefined event at the electronic gaming machine.
John F. Acres, Kevin Parker, Andrea McCurry
Filed: 20 Jun 17
Utility
Electronic wagering
9 Mar 20
The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network.
John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
Filed: 3 May 17
Utility
Method and System for Dispatching Casino Personnel and Tracking Interactions with Players
4 Mar 20
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: 6 Nov 19
Utility
Reserve Credits for Use on Gaming Device
26 Feb 20
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: 29 Oct 19
Utility
Rapid Play Poker Gaming Device
12 Feb 20
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: 15 Oct 19
Utility
System and method for measuring gaming player behavior
3 Feb 20
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to analyzing recorded game information to determine information about a player's behavior.
John F. Acres
Filed: 24 Apr 17
Utility
Optimizing drawing prize awards
3 Feb 20
A promotional game is conducted over participants' cell phones.
John F. Acres
Filed: 6 May 18
Utility
System for Processing Gaming Activity
15 Jan 20
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: 23 Sep 19
Utility
Method for Locating and Identifying Players on a Network of Gaming Machines
15 Jan 20
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method for locating and identifying players on a network of gaming machines.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 22 Sep 19
Utility
Gaming Device Having Multiple Game Play Option
8 Jan 20
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: 16 Sep 19
Utility
Outcome determination method for gaming device
6 Jan 20
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: 30 Nov 17
Utility
Personal electronic device for gaming and bonus system
6 Jan 20
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to communication methods in gaming networks using portable devices.
John F. Acres
Filed: 11 Dec 16
Utility
Degressive Bonus System
4 Dec 19
Embodiments of the invention include a mystery degressive bonus system.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 14 Aug 19
Utility
Reserve credits for use on gaming device
2 Dec 19
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: 19 Mar 17
Utility
Rapid play poker gaming device
2 Dec 19
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: 18 Mar 18
Utility
System for Promoting Play on Electric Gaming Devices and Engagement with Casino Personnel
20 Nov 19
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: 31 Jul 19
Utility
Method for Sharing Game Play on an Electronic Gaming Device
20 Nov 19
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: 31 Jul 19
Utility
Delayed Bonus Win Determination
30 Oct 19
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to gaming devices having a delayed bonus win determination and methods of operating gaming systems and gaming devices to provide delayed bonus win determinations.
JOHN F. ACRES
Filed: 10 Jul 19
Utility
System for Trade-in Bonus
30 Oct 19
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: 9 Jul 19
Utility
Drawing with Participant Interaction
23 Oct 19
A promotional game is conducted over participants' cell phones.
JOHN F. ACRES, WILLIAM M. ADAMSON, PATRICK B. FERGUSON
Filed: 1 Jul 19