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Methods and apparatus for auctioning an item via a gaming device

  • US 8,167,709 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2011
  • Issued: 05/01/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/04/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating a gaming device, said method comprising:

  • (a) causing at least one display device to display an image indicative of at least one auction item;

    (b) causing at least one input device to enable a selection of the auction item;

    (c) causing at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device to display a plurality of plays of at least one wagering game;

    (d) for each of at least one of the plays of the at least one wagering game, causing the at least one processor to allocate a bid portion of at least one of;

    a wager amount and a winning outcome amount, to a bid on the selected auction item; and

    (e) if the bid is a winning bid for the auction item, causing the auction item associated with the winning bid to be provided a player, wherein said winning bid is selected from a plurality of competing bids including the bid on the selected auction item.

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