Method and apparatus for offering a flat rate gaming session with time extension awards
First Claim
1. A wagering method for a gaming device comprising:
- presenting a contract for a gaming session having a predetermined duration, the contract having a contract price;
receiving an identifier for determining a time extension to the predetermined duration of the gaming session;
recognizing a payment corresponding to the contract price; and
providing the gaming session for the predetermined duration plus the time extension.
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Abstract
A wagering method is provided that allows players to purchase a gaming session comprising a plurality of game outcomes at a flat rate price. The number of game outcomes available in the bulk purchase gaming session may be a function of time in lieu of a specified number of game outcomes. In order to increase the attractiveness of the bulk purchase of the gaming outcomes, bonus time is awarded to players for specified winning game outcomes occurring during the gaming session, allowing players to extend their gaming session. This alternative award system increases player interest by providing either monetary and time awards, or a combination of both for a winning game outcome. Bonus time can also be offered as part of the gaming establishment'"'"'s player tracking program or any special promotional program.
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13 Claims
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1. A wagering method for a gaming device comprising:
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presenting a contract for a gaming session having a predetermined duration, the contract having a contract price;
receiving an identifier for determining a time extension to the predetermined duration of the gaming session;
recognizing a payment corresponding to the contract price; and
providing the gaming session for the predetermined duration plus the time extension. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A wagering method for a gaming device comprising:
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presenting a contract for a gaming session having a predetermined duration, the contract having a contract price;
recognizing a payment corresponding to the contract price;
implementing the gaming session on the gaming device; and
providing at least one award for a winning game outcome from the group of a game play award or a time award;
wherein the at least one award is redeemed to extend the duration of the gaming session. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for purchasing a gaming session on a gaming device comprising:
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presenting a contract to a player for a gaming session having a predetermined duration, the contract further having a contract price;
recognizing a payment for the contract price;
specifying a player action to receive a time extension to the duration of the gaming session;
recognizing completion of the player action; and
implementing the gaming session on the gaming device for the predetermined duration plus the time extension.
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