TEAM GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A system and method for allowing multiple players to place independent wagers on a single game is disclosed. The game may be played on either a gaming machine or at a gaining event. A main player is physically located at a system operator, such as a casino. Additional players may join the main player and place wagers on the games that the main player is playing. The wagers that the additional players place are treated and paid out independently from the wagers placed by the main player. Furthermore, the players and the main player may communicate with each other throughout the betting process. The gaming machine may have an input module, an output module, a communication module, and a processor that all allow multiple players to place independent wagers on a single game.

主权项

1. A gaining machine that allows multiple players to place independent wagers on a single game, wherein the gaming machine comprises:
an input module configured to allow a main player to enter commands into the gaming machine; an output module configured to display on a screen a game that the main player is playing on the gaming machine; a communication module configured to allow the gaming machine to send and receive data over a network; and a processor to execute a control logic, the control logic configured to:
receive wager data from the main player and at least one other player that is remotely located and that is playing the same game that the main layer is playing on the gaming machine;initiate the game that the main player and the at least one other player are playing on the gaming machine;transmit data relating to an outcome of the game and payout data to a team gaming server that is connected to the network; andimplement the input module, the output module, and the communication module.