Events for selected wagering game machines in a wagering game establishment

摘要

A computerized method includes creating an event associated with a number of wagering game machines in a wagering game establishment, wherein the event is configured to provide an award comprising at least one of better pay tables, a number of free spins, unlocked content, and a jackpot award. The method also includes identifying persons to notify about the event prior to a time of the event. The method includes creating an event notification to notify the persons of the event. The method also includes outputting the event notification to the persons through a network communication using at least one of a social networking website, a micro-blogging website, text messaging, and an email.

主权项

1. A computerized method comprising:
creating an event associated with a number of wagering game machines in a wagering game establishment, wherein the event is configured to provide incentives for wagering at the number of wagering game machines, and wherein a wagering game machine of the number of wagering game machines includes a processor, an electronic display device, one or more electronic input devices, and one or more controllers; identifying persons to notify about the event; creating an event notification to notify the persons of the event; outputting the event notification prior to a time of the event, to the persons through a network communication; initiating the event in response to a defined number of the persons logging into player accounts at the number of wagering game machines; detecting, via the one or more electronic input devices of the wagering game machine, a physical item associated with a monetary value that establishes a credit balance; initiating a wagering game associated with the event in response to an input associated with a wager covered by the credit balance; and receiving, via the one or more electronic input devices, a cashout input that initiates a payout from the credit balance.