Wager Games with Restricted Prizes
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- a server device conducting a wager game with a client device, wherein the wager game uses a payout schedule that has a payout percentage above 100% of wagers made by the client device; and
in response to the client device completing a turn of the wager game, the server device transmitting an indication of a payout to the client device, wherein the payout is based on the payout schedule, and wherein the payout comprises at least one of restricted credit and unrestricted credit.
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Abstract
Wagering systems with a payout percentage that exceeds 100% of wagers are presented. The payouts of these wagering systems may include unrestricted credits and/or restricted credits. Players may cash out unrestricted credits at virtually any point, but may be limited in when and/or how they can cash out or play restricted credits. By providing payouts in the form of unrestricted credits and/or restricted credits, players may find their experience with the wagering systems to be more engaging, enjoyable, and longer-lasting. Moreover, the limitations on the use of restricted credits may allow the casino operator to maintain a reasonable profit margin despite the increased duration of play.
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Citations
31 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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a server device conducting a wager game with a client device, wherein the wager game uses a payout schedule that has a payout percentage above 100% of wagers made by the client device; and in response to the client device completing a turn of the wager game, the server device transmitting an indication of a payout to the client device, wherein the payout is based on the payout schedule, and wherein the payout comprises at least one of restricted credit and unrestricted credit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An article of manufacture including a non-transitory computer-readable medium, having stored thereon program instructions that, if executed by a server device, cause the server device to perform operations comprising:
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conducting a wager game with a client device, wherein the wager game uses a payout schedule that has a payout percentage above 100% of wagers made by the client device; and in response to the client device completing a turn of the wager game, transmitting an indication of a payout to the client device, wherein the payout is based on the payout schedule, and wherein the payout comprises at least one of restricted credit and unrestricted credit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A system comprising:
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means for conducting a wager game with a client device, wherein the wager game uses a payout schedule that has a payout percentage above 100% of wagers made by the client device; and means for, in response to the client device completing a turn of the wager game, transmitting an indication of a payout to the client device, wherein the payout is based on the payout schedule, and wherein the payout comprises at least one of restricted credit and unrestricted credit.
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30. A method comprising:
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a server device receiving, from a client device, a request to play a wager game, wherein the client device uses an account to play the wager game; the server device determining whether a condition is met, wherein the condition relates to an extent that the account has been used to play the wager game; if the condition is met, the server device engaging in transactions with the client device to conduct the wager game, wherein the wager game uses a first payout schedule that has a first payout percentage above 100% of wagers made by the client device, wherein payouts to the client device are based on the first payout schedule, and wherein the payouts comprise at least one of restricted credit and unrestricted credit; and if the condition is not met, the server device engaging in transactions with the client device to conduct the wager game, wherein the wager game uses a second payout schedule that has a second payout percentage below 100% of wagers made by the client device, wherein the payouts to the client device are based on the second payout schedule, and wherein the payouts consist of unrestricted credit. - View Dependent Claims (31)
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