Patent ID: 8628422
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming system having virtual assets, comprising: a wager input device; at least one gaming terminal comprising a display for displaying a wagering game; a virtual asset server in communication with the at least one gaming terminal, the virtual asset server storing and managing a first type and a second type of virtual non-monetary assets, the first type of virtual non-monetary asset having a first plurality of attributes associated therewith, the second type of virtual asset having a second plurality of attributes associated therewith, each of the first and second pluralities of attributes pertaining to (a) persistence—whether the asset is permanent or has a limited usable life, (b) tradeability—whether or not the asset can be purchased, sold, or otherwise traded, (c) expected value—whether or not the asset has a cash value associated with it, and (d) virtual value—whether or not the asset has a perceived value associated with it and if the perceived value is fixed or controlled by a market, at least two of the first plurality of attributes being different than the corresponding two of the second plurality of attributes; and at least one controller operative to: