Techniques of synchronizing gaming devices for shared gaming activities

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9818256
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14572589

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A method for synchronizing a casino game playable at a plurality of gaming devices is provided. The method includes receiving, by a server having at least one processor, an indication of a wager from at least one of the plurality of gaming devices, determining, by the server, a schedule for at least one jackpot of the casino game based at least in part on the received indication of the wager, and sending, by the server, the schedule for the at least one jackpot of the casino game to at least a first gaming device and a second gaming device, the sending including sending the schedule to the first gaming device through wired communication channels, and sending the schedule to the second gaming device through at least one wireless communication channel.

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IGT CANADA SOLUTIONS ULC328 URQUHART AVENUE MONCTON E1H 2R6

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Boudreau, Bradley Dieppe, CA 18 128
Miller, Sean Moncton, CA 38 511
Morrow, James William Reno, US 7 65

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