Abstract: There is provided a computerized reel-based gaming system configured to return at least part of a player's credits back to the player when at least one pre-defined combination of symbols has not been winning after a certain number N of spins of the reels. The method of operating the gaming system comprises: a) responsive to a spin of the reels, automated obtaining a result of matching between the spin output corresponding to a cash-back combination and a winning cash-back combination, thus, in case of a mismatch, giving rise to a non-winning event; b) automated assessing a number of consecutive non-winning events with respect to the cash-back combination; and c) automated initiating a cash-back award once the number of consecutive non-winning events reaches a cash-back triggering number corresponding to the cash-back combination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.

Abstract: There is provided a computerized reel-based gaming system configured to return at least part of a player's credits back to the player when at least one pre-defined combination of symbols has not been winning after a certain number N of spins of the reels. The method of operating the gaming system comprises: a) responsive to a spin of the reels, automated obtaining a result of matching between the spin output corresponding to a cash-back combination and a winning cash-back combination, thus, in case of a mismatch, giving rise to a non-winning event; b) automated assessing a number of consecutive non-winning events with respect to the cash-back combination; and c) automated initiating a cash-back award once the number of consecutive non-winning events reaches a cash-back triggering number corresponding to the cash-back combination.

Abstract: There is provided a computerized reel-based gaming system configured to return at least part of a player's credits back to the player when at least one pre-defined combination of symbols has not been winning after a certain number N of spins of the reels. The method of operating the gaming system comprises: a) responsive to a spin of the reels, automated obtaining a result of matching between the spin output corresponding to a cash-back combination and a winning cash-back combination, thus, in case of a mismatch, giving rise to a non-winning event; b) automated assessing a number of consecutive non-winning events with respect to the cash-back combination; and c) automated initiating a cash-back award once the number of consecutive non-winning events reaches a cash-back triggering number corresponding to the cash-back combination.

Abstract: There is provided a computerized gaming system operable in a landbased gaming mode controlled by a landbased gaming control unit and in an on-line gaming mode controlled by an on-line gaming control unit operating independently of the landbased gaming control unit, and a method of operating thereof. The method comprises obtaining by the landbased gaming control unit an information related to a player, the information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode. The method further comprises, responsive to the player's switching from the landbased gaming mode to on-line gaming mode, electronically communicating the most updated information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode from the landbased control unit to the on-line control unit controlling the on-line gaming mode, thereby enabling said player to participate in the on-line playing mode.

Abstract: There is provided a computerized reel-based gaming system configured to return at least part of a player's credits back to the player when at least one pre-defined combination of symbols has not been winning after a certain number N of spins of the reels. The method of operating the gaming system comprises: a) responsive to a spin of the reels, automated obtaining a result of matching between the spin output corresponding to a cash-back combination and a winning cash-back combination, thus, in case of a mismatch, giving rise to a non-winning event; b) automated assessing a number of consecutive non-winning events with respect to the cash-back combination; and c) automated initiating a cash-back award once the number of consecutive non-winning events reaches a cash-back triggering number corresponding to the cash-back combination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.

Abstract: A method of converting a landbased gaming machine prize or balance comprising a sum, to on-line gaming environment credit, including the steps of: receiving a landbased gaming wining document or balance indication from a player; determining at least one alternative for converting at least a part of the sum of the landbased gaming machine prize or the landbased gaming machine positive balance to an on-line gaming credit, valid for use in an on-line gaming application of at least one on-line gaming provider; receiving an accepted offer from the player for the at least one alternative; providing the player with at least one credit indication according to said accepted offer; and updating the on-line gaming provider with the accepted offer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling multiple players to participate in an online game in a landbased gaming terminal. Each player is associated with a color or a pattern, by selecting the color or pattern using for example buttons on the screen. The player deposits money, places a wager, and chooses a number or color to bet on using his or her unique color. Once the game is activated, the terminal determines for each player his or her balance and winning according to the result of the game. Each player can individually cash his or her balance, or all players can cash their balances at once.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.

Abstract: An apparatus for combining in a common jackpot one or more landbased gaming terminal with one or more online gaming stations. This arrangement increases the attraction of both types of gaming devices, while keeping the operator's risk limited to a seed amount.