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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2003
Bradley Berman, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Bradley Berman, Minnetonka, MN (US);
King Show Games, Inc., Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
A system and method for allowing gaming device participants to effect trades of player assets for improved odds of attaining gaming bonus events. A player engages in play of a gaming activity, such as a slot game, which includes a standard mode of play and a bonus mode of play. Player assets are traded for an increased probability of attaining a bonus event associated with the bonus mode. A trade amount is surrendered by the player as part of the trade, and the probability of the player attaining the bonus event increased, thereby allowing the player to engage in bonus activity sooner, more frequently, or when otherwise less available to the player.