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System and method for facilitating trades for bonus activity in gaming systems

  • US 20040033826A1
  • Filed: 08/18/2003
  • Published: 02/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for facilitating participation in a gaming activity that includes at least a standard gaming activity and at least one bonus activity, comprising:

  • receiving an indication to trade player assets for altering the odds of receiving at least one bonus activity;

    receiving an identification of a trade value offered by the player, wherein the trade value comprises at least a portion of the player assets;

    executing the trade by accepting the trade value offered by the player, and in response altering the odds for providing bonus activity to the player; and

    presenting the player with a chance to participate in the bonus activity at the altered odds.

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