Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a system for executing a live game, such as a casino slot game. The method includes transmitting a video stream of the live game to remote electronic devices, receiving data indicative of a request to participate in a game round of the game, receiving data indicative of a placed bet for spins in the game round, and calculating a winning sum for the spins based on the outcomes of the spins and the placed bets. For each game round that is preceded by a foregoing game round, the method includes starting the game round prior to the foregoing game round reaching a resolution state.

Abstract: In an embodiment there is provided a game device including an input device; a display device operatively connected to a controller; the controller reading a non-transitory computer readable medium containing operative instructions where, in response to an input from an input device the controller causes the display device to display a representation of slot machine reels wherein matched game symbols exceeding a matching threshold value are removed revealing smaller game symbols available for game play.