Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of scratch tickets, wherein each ticket comprises four game grids. Each ticket provides a TicTacToe-like gameplay and wherein “O” symbols provide a payout differing from “X” symbols in each separate game grid. A mini jackpot and a maxi jackpot may be provided. Alternate embodiments are discussed.

Abstract: An instant lottery scratch ticket and method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides a removable sticker that may provide wins or enhanced wins.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket and game that provides a rectangular game grid in a first directional mode that is readable from left to right. Three additional possible directional modes are concealed by an opaque removable film. If the game grid provides a win according to the first directional mode and a predetermined paytable, a prize is awarded. The said three additional possible directional modes are then revealed, revealing one, two or three directional modes. The ticket is rotated 90°, 180° or 270° so that any revealed directional mode becomes readable from left to right. If the now-rotated game grid provides a win according to any additional directional mode and the predetermined paytable, a prize is awarded.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of scratch tickets, wherein each ticket comprises four game grids. Each ticket provides a TicTacToe-like gameplay and wherein “O” symbols provide a payout differing from “X” symbols in each separate game grid. A mini jackpot and a maxi jackpot may be provided. Alternate embodiments are discussed.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of scratch tickets, wherein game symbols are provided for each ticket. Each game symbol is divided into symbol sections and each symbol section is numbered and covered with a removable film. Player numbers are covered with an opaque removable film. The opaque film is removed to reveal the player symbols. The film over any numbered symbol section that matches a player symbol is removed to reveal the said symbol section. In various embodiments, a) a single symbol that is fully revealed may win a prize, (b) two or more symbols that are fully revealed may win a prize or c) two or more symbols that are fully revealed may win a prize larger than the prize of a single symbol.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of scratch tickets, wherein game symbols are provided for each ticket. Each game symbol is divided into symbol sections and each symbol section is numbered and covered with a removable film. Player numbers are covered with an opaque removable film. The opaque film is removed to reveal the player symbols. The film over any numbered symbol section that matches a player symbol is removed to reveal the said symbol section. In various embodiments, a) a single symbol that is fully revealed may win a prize, (b) two or more symbols that are fully revealed may win a prize or c) two or more symbols that are fully revealed may win a prize larger than the prize of a single symbol.

Abstract: An instant lottery scratch ticket and method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides a removable sticker that may provide wins or enhanced wins.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for an extended play video slot machine is disclosed. A predetermined number of single-line reel slot games and a multiline game are displayed, wherein the said multiline game comprises a number of symbol areas arranged in a column×row grid. The total number of symbols in the total number of single-line reel games equals the total number of symbol areas in the multiline game. A first paytable for the single-line reel games and a second paytable for the multiline game are provided. The single-line reel games are sequentially played, with awards being provided for any winning symbol outcomes. The same said symbols are replicated into vacant symbol areas in the multiline game. After all single-line reel game outcomes have been completed, thereby populating each and every symbol area in the multiline game, the multiline game is then evaluated for wins.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides one initial price point and a gameplay element wherein the initial price point may change. Multiple jackpot amounts may be provided.

Abstract: A video poker machine is disclosed. A horizontal 5-card hand is dealt, and after a draw/replace step, the final hand is evaluated according to a paytable. If it is a winning hand, the horizontal placement of the elements that comprise the win is determined. Card #1 is in position #1, card #2 is in position #2, card #3 is in position #3, card #4 is in position #4, and card #5 is in position #5. A horizontal mirror image of the hand is then provided, wherein card #1 is now in position #5, card #2 is now in position #4, card #3 is now in position #3, card #4 is now in position #2, and card #5 is now in position #1. If the ranks of the winning elements of the final hand appear in the same positions in the mirror image hand, a bonus award is provided.

Abstract: A method of playing a five-card draw video poker wagering game on a gaming device comprising at least a processor, input device and video monitor screen is disclosed. A special function provides the player with an opportunity to enhance the replacement deck with additional cards. The special function provides the player with a touchscreen display of individual symbols that are displayed as two sets: the thirteen ranks and the four suits. Each individual symbol has its own touchscreen button. The player or processor selects one symbol. Any or all of the cards in the replacement deck that match the selected rank or suit are then replicated and added to the replacement deck. Cards are randomly selected from the enhanced replacement deck, and populate the initial hand to complete the final hand. Any wins are paid according to a predetermined paytable.

Abstract: A wagering card game utilizing at least one deck of custom cards has at least one player competing against a dealer. The object of the game in determining a win versus a loss is to achieve a hand with the greatest amount of cards possible without busting and to have a greater amount of cards in the player's hand than the dealer has in the dealer's hand at the game's conclusion. Awards are based upon the degree of the amount of cards in the player's hand exceeding the amount of cards in the dealer's hand as a multiple of a player wager. The custom card deck comprises value cards and action cards. The value cards are sequentially numbered, and marked by a special marking. The action cards do not have value but rather provide specific play directives.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides one printed grid that is common to two different play and pay methods. The two play and pay methods are performed simultaneously, and provide differing prizes. A highest jackpot prize is offered for only one of the play methods.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a video gaming machine is disclosed. The method comprises a player placing at least one wager in order to be eligible to activate at least one payline. A grid of symbol boxes is displayed on the screen. A random array of symbols is displayed within the symbol boxes from a predetermined set of symbols. The set of symbols includes at least one special symbol that has a dual functionality. Firstly, a special symbol acts as a non-valuable payline indicator symbol that determines a payline and activates the payline if the player has placed a wager on said payline. Secondly, the special symbol acts as a valuable wild symbol in any activated payline differing from the payline determined by its payline indicator functionality. The symbol array is evaluated, and wins are paid according to a predetermined paytable.

Abstract: A method of playing a five card draw video poker wagering game on a gaming device comprising at least a processer, input device and video monitor screen is disclosed. The method comprises providing bonus features in video poker games without requiring an extra wager in addition to a base wager, without lowering the paytable, and basing the paytable on the total wager. In lieu of an extra wager, a predetermined set of dealt hands is automatically disqualified, effectively ending the game and forfeiting the wager. All dealt hands that are not disqualified are qualified hands. The player is eligible to receive at least one randomly-provided bonus feature or guaranteed bonus feature on every qualified hand.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game that comprises the player making multiple wagers to play a single-outcome game, the multiple wagers being made on multiple predetermined paytables for said game. One single-outcome game and at least two differing paytables for said game are offered to the player. The paytables may be for different game versions or for a single game version with differing risk levels. The payback percentage of each of the said differing paytables may vary according to the amount of the wager. The player makes one wager for each predetermined paytable to be utilized in the resolve of the wagers. Multiple same paytables, multiple differing paytables or combinations thereof may be wagered for the play of a single game having a single outcome. The said single outcome is then compared to each wagered predetermined paytable, and each wager is resolved according to that same wagered predetermined paytable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a video gaming machine is disclosed. The method comprises a player placing at least one wager in order to be eligible to activate at least one payline. A grid of symbol boxes is displayed on the screen. A random array of symbols is displayed within the symbol boxes from a predetermined set of symbols. The set of symbols includes at least one special symbol that has a dual functionality. Firstly, a special symbol acts as a non-valuable payline indicator symbol that determines a payline and activates the payline if the player has placed a wager on said payline. Secondly, the special symbol acts as a valuable wild symbol in any activated payline differing from the payline determined by its payline indicator functionality. The symbol array is evaluated, and wins are paid according to a predetermined paytable.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides one printed grid that is common to two different play and pay methods. The two play and pay methods are performed simultaneously, and provide differing prizes. A highest jackpot prize is offered for only one of the play methods.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game that comprises the player making multiple wagers to play a single-outcome game, the multiple wagers being made on multiple predetermined paytables for said game. One single-outcome game and at least two differing paytables for said game are offered to the player. The paytables may be for different game versions or for a single game version with differing risk levels. The payback percentage of each of the said differing paytables may vary according to the amount of the wager. The player makes one wager for each predetermined paytable to be utilized in the resolve of the wagers. Multiple same paytables, multiple differing paytables or combinations thereof may be wagered for the play of a single game having a single outcome. The said single outcome is then compared to each wagered predetermined paytable, and each wager is resolved according to that same wagered predetermined paytable.

Abstract: A method of playing a side bet associated with a wagering numbers game is disclosed. The method utilizes the numbers drawn in a number-based game, in particular keno, bingo and lottery games. The number-based game comprises a predetermined set of numbers from which a subset of numbers is randomly drawn. A predetermined amount of subset numbers is provided by a draw, either by a random number generator or physical numbered balls in a hopper. The drawn numbers are analyzed and a determination is made as to the highest number X and the lowest number Y thereof, and the difference between those two said numbers (X?Y) defines the winning number for the side bet. The side bet is resolved against a predetermined paytable.