Apparatus systems and methods for facilitating a payout of a gaming device
US8784188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/326
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with some embodiments, a method provides for determining that a qualifying outcome has been obtained as a result of a game play conducted on a gaming device and determining a buy-in amount for a current play session in which the game play is included. The method further provides for setting, in response to the obtainment of the qualifying outcome, a credit meter balance to the buy-in amount, thereby providing a payout for the qualifying outcome.
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