Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game comprises a player placing a wager in a gaming machine. The machine has more than one symbol display system comprising a first symbol display area and at least a second symbol display area. The first display area and at least second display area displaying a plurality of symbols that are used to determine winning events. The first display area providing at least one first symbol. The first symbol is automatically provided to the at least second display area. The machine then independently completes symbol display for the first display area and the at least second display area and then determines if winning events are present in the first display area and the at least second display area. In addition, the wagering game may include an interactive bonus feature, whereby the player may specify a special symbol and play a bonus event if a plurality of those specified symbols appears on the payline of any wagered game.

Abstract: Paylines are displayed on a video gaming apparatus having a display surface by providing images of symbols in a pattern. The pattern may be selected from the group consisting of geometric shapes with an approximate central area or central spot from which sets of frames may radiate, such as octagonal patterns, hexagonal patterns, circle patterns or ellipse patterns. The patterns may be divided into radial or focal distributions of symbols. Active paylines may be predetermined by selection by a player, the paylines determining combinations of symbols that can identify an award.

Abstract: A wagering game is played with one or more standard decks of playing cards. Each deck comprises a) 52 cards or b) 48 cards without 10's.

Abstract: A wagering game is played with one or more virtual standard decks of playing cards. Each deck comprises a) 52 cards or b) 48 cards without 10's.

Abstract: A wagering game is played with one or more standard decks of playing cards. Each deck comprises a) 52 cards or b) 48 cards without 10's.