Patent ID: 8096872
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of operating an electronic gaming device, said method comprising: causing at least one processor to execute a plurality of instructions stored in at least one memory device to determine whether a player has inputted, to the electronic gaming device, one of at least one predetermined player input, wherein the at least one predetermined player input is not a particular content of an outcome of any game conducted on the electronic gaming device; if the player has inputted one of the at least one predetermined player input to the electronic gaming device, in response to said player input, causing the at least one processor to execute the plurality of instructions to cause a first number of electronic credits to be added to a credit meter balance of the electronic gaming device, without a player of the electronic gaming device having first provided payment for the first number of electronic credits before the first number of electronic credits are added to the credit meter balance; and thereafter, causing the at least one processor to execute the plurality of instructions to deduct, in response to a cash-out request by the player, a designated quantity of electronic credits from the credit meter balance of the electronic gaming device, said designated quantity being at least one but no more than the first number of electronic credits previously added to the credit meter balance of the electronic gaming device, said deduction occurring prior to providing any cash-out credits to the player in response to the cash-out request, and said deduction occurring independent and distinct from any play of any game.