A gaming apparatus is disclosed having a display unit capable of generating video images; a value input device; a player tracking card reader; and a controller. The controller being programmed to read a player tracking card, to acquire player tracking data from a database, and determine if a player is...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6776715?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6776715 - Method and apparatus for providing a personal wide area progressive for gaming apparatus
