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Method and apparatus for providing a complimentary service to a player

  • US 8,608,552 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2012
  • Issued: 12/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating a gaming system, said method comprising:

  • (a) for each of at least one play of a game;

    (i) randomly determining a game outcome,(ii) causing a display device to display the determined game outcome, and(iii) causing the display device to display a quantity of credits; and

    (b) providing a non-monetary award to the player in association with said at least one play of the game, said non-monetary award being usable to cause a free download of data to a portable handheld electronic device through a data network, said portable handheld electronic device being separate from the gaming system and including a processor, a memory device, a display device, and an input device including a touch screen.

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