Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/774,336

SPORTING EVENT WAGERING FOR PROGRESSIVE AWARDS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Priority

Aug 09, 2021 — continuation of 12/073,690

Examiner

WONG, JEFFREY KEITH

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Igt

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +27.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 559 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WONG, JEFFREY KEITH View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

367 granted / 559 resolved

-4.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

588

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

22.7%

-17.3% vs TC avg

§103

57.8%

+17.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 559 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+27.2%)

3y 6m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 559 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.