Method and apparatus for pausing a flat rate play gaming session
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1. A method comprising:
- initiating a session of play of a gaming device, in which the session is for a prepaid period of time and comprises a plurality of outcomes; and
pausing the session of play.
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Abstract
According to some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for pausing or suspending play of a flat rate play session at a gaming device. In some embodiments, a player may receive a ticket or other token when a session is suspended. The ticket preferably includes indicia associated with parameters of the session and enables the player to continue play of the session (e.g., upon presenting the ticket at a gaming device).
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1. A method comprising:
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initiating a session of play of a gaming device, in which the session is for a prepaid period of time and comprises a plurality of outcomes; and
pausing the session of play. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method comprising:
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establishing a contract with a player for a session including at least two outcomes generated at a gaming device; and
providing the player with an option to pause play of the session. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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