System and method for rewarding game players

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8992309
APP PUB NO 20130210511A1
SERIAL NO

13752469

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A system and method are provided for rewarding players of games of chance, including, for example, a lottery-type game or a casino game. Individuals are provided the opportunity to earn extra rewards by forming teams or special groups of individuals; the team or special group must perform a particular task to obtain the extra reward. Such methods may help to maintain or increase the interest of a frequent lottery or game player, may provide a new or different incentive to attract new players, and may offer a means for a game operator to differentiate its player's club or rewards program from those of other operators. These organizations may include bingo hall operators (such as churches, senior centers, and charitable organizations), lottery agencies (such as those of United States of America state governments, or multi-state agencies), and on-line and/or land-based casinos.

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES LLC1500 BLUEGRASS LAKES PARKWAY ALPHARETTA GA 30004

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hardy, Dow Marlborough, US 42 3040
Herrmann, Mark E Wellesley, US 92 7843
Kane, Steven N Brookline, US 70 5490
LaRocca, Paul Westport, US 28 1935

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