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...http://www.google.com/patents/US7713118?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7713118 - Timed gaming event