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Gaming method and apparatus having a proportional payout

  • US 6,589,115 B2
  • Filed: 02/14/2001
  • Issued: 07/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A gaming apparatus providing a proportional payout, comprising:

  • a processor;

    a memory connected to said processor;

    said memory storing a series of outcomes, and at least one proportional payout multiplier corresponding to at least one outcome of said series of outcomes;

    said processor operative to determine a first credit balance being wagered on a game play;

    select, from said series of outcomes, a resulting outcome;

    select a resulting proportional payout multiplier corresponding to said resulting outcome, wherein said resulting proportional payout multiplier is other than an amount wagered on said game play; and

    determine a second credit balance by multiplying said resulting proportional payout multiplier by said first credit balance, wherein the resulting proportional payout multiplier is greater than zero if the resulting outcome comprises a non-winning combination of indicia.

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