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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2002
Dwayne Nelson, Las Vegas, NV (US);
David Haag, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Steven Lemay, Reno, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A gaming method that includes causing a first video image to be generated, wherein the first video image represents a first game selected from the group of first games consisting of video poker, video blackjack, video slots, video keno and video bingo. The method further includes causing a second video image to be generated, wherein said second video image represents an instant bonus game. The method also includes providing said instant bonus game to a player without requiring play of said first game and evaluating a first outcome of said first game when said first game is selected by said player. The method also includes evaluating a second outcome of said instant bonus game when said instant bonus game is selected by said player and determining a first value payout associated with said first outcome of said first game when said first game is selected by said player, and determining a second value payout associated with said instant bonus game when said instant bonus game is selected by said player.