Multi-area progressive gaming system

摘要

Abstract A method is disclosed of controlling a game machine having a plurality of dynamically changing progressive jackpots. The method includes: receiving a message containing meter related event data from a game machine; updating the values of one or more of the plurality of dynamically changing progressive jackpots pursuant to the meter related event data; constructing a reply message to the game machine having updated values of each of the plurality of dynamically changing progressive jackpots; providing a module for switching from a wide area progressive environment to a near area progressive environment; and enabling play of multiple concurrently played dynamically changing progressive jackpots on the game machine.