Patent ID: 8371933
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of gaming for use with a gaming system having a game controller, the method of gaming comprising: providing via the game controller an option to defer payment in respect of an award awardable during a play of a game, the option including enabling a selection of a length of a deferment period; receiving via the game controller an input indicative of the selected length of deferment period; adjusting via the game controller an entitlement dependent upon the selected length of the deferment period; conducting via the game controller the play to determine whether the award is made; applying an interest rate for the selected length of the deferment period in respect of an award that is to be made; and providing via the game controller the entitlement to enable a receipt of the award and an accrued interest after the deferment period when the award is payable.