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Method and apparatus for generating a virtual win

  • US 10,032,341 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2016
  • Issued: 07/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating an electronic gaming device having a plurality of game outcome events including at least one game winning event comprising a first predetermined combination of symbols generated by a random process implemented via computer processor and at least one related award that is generated according to a pay table stored in a memory associated with the gaming device and shown on an award display when so awarded and at least one game losing event comprising a second predetermined combination of symbols generated by the random process, the method comprising:

  • receiving a play actuation input;

    generating a game outcome event via the random process;

    determining a bonus award;

    if the bonus award is less than the award associated with the generated game outcome event, displaying the predetermined combination of symbols associated with the generated game outcome event; and

    if the bonus award is greater than the award associated with the generated game outcome event;

    notifying the player of eligibility for a bonus;

    if the player generates an input via an actuator associated with the gaming device within a predefined time, driving the gaming device to generate the first predetermined combination of symbols regardless of the random process;

    displaying the generated first predetermined combination of symbols on a display associated with the gaming device; and

    displaying the award associated with the first predetermined combination of symbols in the pay table.

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