Patent ID: 7976382

Claim:
A gaming apparatus comprising: a display unit that is capable of generating video images; at least one input device including a cash out button; and a controller operatively coupled to said display unit and said at least one input device, said controller comprising a processor and a memory operatively coupled to said processor, said controller being programmed to operate with said display unit and said at least one input device to: (a) receive a wager from a player, (b) display a play of a wagering game, (c) determine a value payout associated with an outcome of said play of the wagering game, (d) determine whether to provide a bonus to the player in addition to any value payouts, and (e) if the determination is to provide the bonus to the player: (i) determine a value of the bonus, (ii) determine if the bonus has been provided to the player before the cash out button is pressed, and (iii) if the bonus has not been provided to the player before the cash out button is pressed, in response to the cash out button being pressed, cause an indication to the player that the player has won the bonus and provide the bonus to the player.