Patent ID: 9142089
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of operating a gaming system primarily dedicated to playing a regulated casino wagering game with a plurality of features, the gaming system including a random element generator, game-logic circuitry, and an electronic gaming machine, the electronic gaming machine including a gaming cabinet with an electronic display device and an electronic input device mounted on the gaming cabinet, the method comprising: receiving, from the electronic input device of the electronic gaming machine, an electronic data signal indicating receipt of a physical input from a player as an indication of a wager to initiate the casino wagering game; generating, in response to the electronic data signal, one or more random elements via the electronic random element generator; determining, by the game-logic circuitry, an outcome of the casino wagering game based, at least in part, on the one or more random elements; displaying, on the electronic display device, the outcome of the casino wagering game; receiving, using at least one of one or more controllers of the gaming system, first funds generated from extra-casino activity associated with the player; depositing, using at least one of the one or more controllers, the first funds into a plurality of feature fund accounts, each feature of the plurality of features of the casino wagering game being associated with at least one respective account of the plurality of feature fund accounts; in response to a feature of the plurality of features being triggered during play of the casino wagering game, funding, using at least one of the one or more controllers, the triggered feature with second funds withdrawn from the at least one respective account of the triggered feature; and activating, using at least one of the one or more controllers, the funded feature.