A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests. The player...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20090163271?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20090163271 - GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENTRY TO A CONTEST