Method and apparatus for variable contribution progressive jackpots

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.

主权项

1. A method of operating a gaming device to fund at least two jackpots for a wagering game, the method comprising:
using a processor of the gaming device to:
accept a selected minimum rate of return to players over time;accept at least one selected reseed value for a first future jackpot of the wagering game, wherein the at least one selected reseed value is accumulated on at least one reseed meter, and the accumulated reseed value is transferred to a first jackpot meter after a first jackpot is awarded;identify an initial contribution rate and one or more additional contribution rates of player wagers to be selectively apportioned between the first jackpot meter, a second jackpot meter and the at least one reseed meter;apply a portion of at least the initial contribution rate to a first series of wagers to the first jackpot meter to fund the first jackpot, another portion of at least the initial contribution rate to the second jackpot meter to fund the second jackpot and another portion of at least the initial contribution rate to the at least one reseed meter;cease applying a portion of at least the initial contribution rate to the at least one reseed meter when the accepted at least one selected reseed value is reached; andapplying at least one additional contribution rate to a second series of wagers in response to an occurrence of a threshold event.