Abstract: A system and method for allowing gaming device participants to effect trades of payout and other participant credit accumulation for gaming bonus events. A player engages in play of a gaming activity, such as a slot game, which includes a standard mode of play and a bonus mode of play. A trade is proposed of player assets for at least one bonus event. A trade amount is surrendered by the player as part of the trade for the bonus event, and the bonus event is presented to the player for participation, thereby allowing the player to engage in bonus activity otherwise unavailable to the player.

Abstract: A system and method for allowing gaming device participants to effect trades of payout and other participant credit accumulation for gaming bonus events. A player engages in play of a gaming activity, such as a slot game, which includes a standard mode of play and a bonus mode of play. A trade is proposed of player assets for at least one bonus event. A trade amount is surrendered by the player as part of the trade for the bonus event, and the bonus event is presented to the player for participation, thereby allowing the player to engage in bonus activity otherwise unavailable to the player.