WO2007146399A3 - Methods and apparatus for operating games and contests utilizing a novel and unique point system to realistically emulate real money gaming and contests - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for operating games and contests utilizing a novel and unique point system to realistically emulate real money gaming and contests Download PDF

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WO2007146399A3
WO2007146399A3 PCT/US2007/013994 US2007013994W WO2007146399A3 WO 2007146399 A3 WO2007146399 A3 WO 2007146399A3 US 2007013994 W US2007013994 W US 2007013994W WO 2007146399 A3 WO2007146399 A3 WO 2007146399A3
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H Anthony Derosa-Grund
Charles Grimes
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Charles Grimes
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

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Disclosed herein is a method of exposing a player to advertising and avoiding financial loss to a player by rewarding points for exposure to advertising, allowing the player to play for additional points, limiting the risk of lost points to an inability to continue playing, and allowing the player to redeem points for cash or merchandise.
PCT/US2007/013994 2006-06-14 2007-06-14 Methods and apparatus for operating games and contests utilizing a novel and unique point system to realistically emulate real money gaming and contests WO2007146399A2 (en)

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