Provided is a game system that makes it possible for different user groups mutually to participate in the progression of a game. In a game system (1), a user terminal (8) that provides a mobile game to a first user group, a game machine (GM) that provides an arcade game to a second user group that is different from the first user group, and a center server (3) that provides a predetermined service thereto, are connected together via a network. And, upon the condition that the first user of the first user group expends a predetermined value, the game system (1) provides an advantageous situation for the arcade game to the second user of the second user group; and moreover, if a benefit condition is satisfied in the arcade game, confers a benefit that can be used in the mobile game upon the first user.

A system for wagering on individual events in a sporting event. In addition to allowing users to wager on individual events, the system allows the creation of communities of users based upon a number of different factors, including location, team affiliation, betting history, or other common factors. Users can view their standing among their own communities and specialty communities, such as celebrities or experts, on a leaderboard. Wagers can be based upon the user's standing on a leaderboard at the end of a predetermined number of game events. The system further allows users to message other members and propose wagers directly to other players.

A sportsbook odds optimization and parlay correlation analysis platform may be provided. The platform may be configured to assess the correlation value for proposition bet parlays. The platform may be employed by a sportsbooks or other betting event hosting establishment. The platform may be configured to establish parameters for processing at least one parlay offered to the establishment. The parameters may include, for example, but not be limited to, a correlation value and a payout type. Next, at least one parlay may be received for processing. A correlation value and a payout value associated with the at least one parlay may be calculated. The platform may be configured to determine whether to accept or decline the at least one parlay offering based on the parameters defined by the establishment. The at least one parlay may then be accepted or declined in accordance to the determination.

A location-based interactive electronic gaming includes determining a location of the player terminal. The method also includes first processing data representative of a request to enter an interactive electronic gaming session hosted by a host computer. The method further includes second processing data representative of the location of the player terminal, and determining, based on the second processing, if the player terminal is in a location permitted for play of an electronic game in the interactive electronic gaming session. For determining that the location of the player terminal is in the permitted location, the method includes causing the interactive electronic gaming session for the electronic game to be initiated on the player terminal. For determining that the location of the player terminal is not in the permitted location for play of the electronic game, the method includes causing the player terminal to be excluded from the interactive electronic gaming session.

A method of executing a sports fantasy wagering event among multiple players executed through player terminals to one or more servers, each of the player terminals comprising: one or more processors; player input controls; a communications component to connect the player terminal to a gaming platform running on the one or more servers; wherein the sports fantasy event is a single player game competing against multiple other single players that is dependent upon verifiable sports event outcomes in sports events; and at least one player at a player terminal places a wager against the one or more servers or under authority of the one or more servers against another player, wagering on a specific single event outcome.

According to one embodiment, provided is a chip recognition system that recognizes a chip on a gaming table in an amusement place having the gaming table, the chip recognition system including: a game recording apparatus that records, as an image, a state of chips stacked on the gaming table, using a camera; an image analysis apparatus that performs an image analysis on the recorded image of the state of chips; a plurality of chip determination apparatuses including at least a first artificial intelligence apparatus that determines a number of the chips stacked, using an image analysis result obtained by the image analysis apparatus; and a second artificial intelligence apparatus that decides a correct number of the chips stacked, when the plurality of chip determination apparatuses obtain different determination results for the number of the chips stacked.

A system for interactive gaming among a plurality of players includes a host computer system and a plurality of player terminals communicably coupled to the host computer system or gaming platform via a network. The plurality of player terminals may be located at a plurality of licensed gaming locations. The plurality of player terminals may be configured to engage the plurality of players in a common interactive game operated by the host computer system. The plurality of player terminals can include means for dispensing player winnings from the player terminal.

A system and method of providing a player loyalty program to award a player of an electronic gaming machine, including conducting games with enhanced payouts based on a cash in or initial investment amount. In response to a player's initial investment or cash in amount, a payout schedule is selected. The larger the initial investment the better the selected payout schedule for the player. Live games facilitated by electronic gaming machines or devices and server-based games may utilize the method disclosed herein. Players may also receive enhanced awards such as enhanced player points based on the amount of the initial investment. Awards and bonuses may also be provided to players who exhaust an initial investment exceeding a threshold amount.

An electronic game machine includes a display, an interface for receiving input from a human player, a processor executing preprogrammed instructions in response to an input from the human player, an input device for (i) receiving value and crediting the human player with wagering units and a data storage device storing preprogrammed instructions executed by the processor to: a) receive an input whereby the human player chooses to be a first or second player, b) randomly generate a first game state for the first player, c) receive an input from the first player selecting to (i) wager all of the first player's available wagering units, or (ii) decline to play and forfeit a wagering unit, d) if the first player wagers, receive a compulsory wager from the second player, generate a second game state for the second player, determine an outcome and award the wagered units to the winning player.

A gaming system is provided. The gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas. The gaming system may incorporate a user profile feature according to which certain information regarding users of the system may be maintained. Such information can include, without limitation, information relating to preferences, finances, activities participated in by the users, and trends and habits of the users.