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Apparatus systems and methods for facilitating a payout of a gaming device

US8784188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2005
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 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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