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Gaming terminal with multi-level progressive jackpot

  • US 20050059481A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2004
  • Published: 03/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for playing a wagering game having a special payout, the method comprising:

  • presenting a basic game having a plurality of randomly selected outcomes including a special-payout outcome;

    presenting a side-wager option for a player;

    in response to a player not choosing the side-wager option, providing the player with a first probability greater than zero of achieving the special-payout outcome;

    in response to the player choosing the side-wager option, providing the player with a second probability of achieving the special-payout outcome, the second probability being greater than the first probability;

    conducting the basic game with the first probability or the second probability, depending on the player'"'"'s choice on the side-wager option; and

    in response to conducting, crediting the player the special payout when the special-payout outcome occurs in the basic game.

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