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Method and device for playing a keno game in which a player is charged for performing game playing actions

  • US 6,368,214 B1
  • Filed: 09/20/2000
  • Issued: 04/09/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of playing a keno wagering game on an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • (A) a player making at least one credit available to the electronic device;

    (B) the player initiating a game cycle;

    (C) the electronic device displaying a plurality of numbers;

    (D) the player selecting at least one number;

    (E) the electronic device randomly generating a number;

    (F) the electronic device charging the player a predefined amount of credits for each predefined chargeable action performed, the chargeable action being a game playing action, wherein the credits charged the player are an immediate debit to the player not dependent upon the occurrence of a future event; and

    (G) the electronic device awarding a prize to the player if a predefined prize event occurs.

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