GAMING SYSTEM HAVING AWARDS PROVIDED BASED ON RATE OF PLAY

摘要

A gaming system and method for operating a gaming system is provided. The gaming system includes a central server that is linked to a plurality of ga ming devices. The central server monitors wager and play activity on the gam ing devices during a period of time. Based at least in part on the wager and play activity, the central server determines a ranking for one or more play ers or for one or more gaming devices in the gaming system. The central serv er selects which player(s) will be provided one or more awards based on the determined ranking. The determined ranking is based, at least in part, on th e speed, skill and/or wagering activity of the one or more players.