| 摘要 |
<p>A timed gaming event has a start time, a defined duration, and an end time. In one embodiment, the timed gaming event comprises a period of time during which the payout for winning results is enhanced, such as by a multiplier. In another embodiment, the timed event is a tournament in which players of multiple gaming machines play a plurality of games. Another aspect of the invention is a gaming machine including telecommunication devices, such as telephones, permitting calls to be placed to the player and/or permitting calls to be placed from the machine to a remote location. A game includes the opportunity to involve a third party participant located remote from the gaming machine in the play of a game via a telecommunication link.</p> |
