Abstract: A gaming machine and a method for playing the gaming machine. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of providing a gaming machine having a plurality of games and a plurality of corresponding pay-tables wherein each pay-table corresponds to a particular game, making a wager so as to provide a player with an opportunity to play the gaming machine, playing at least two of the games simultaneously if the wager fulfills predetermined criterion, and providing a pay-out to the player in accordance with the pay-tables that correspond to the games being simultaneously played.

Abstract: A gaming machine and a method for playing the gaming machine. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of providing a gaming machine having a plurality of games and a plurality of corresponding pay-tables wherein each pay-table corresponds to a particular game, making a wager so as to provide a player with an opportunity to play the gaming machine, playing at least two of the games simultaneously if the wager fulfills predetermined criterion, and providing a pay-out to the player in accordance with the pay-tables that correspond to the games being simultaneously played.

Abstract: A method and gaming machine for playing a wagering game. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a wagering game and a plurality of different pay-tables, a player placing a wager in order to play the wagering game, providing predetermined wager criteria, determining which of the predetermined wager criteria the wager fulfills, playing the wagering game, and providing a pay-out to the player in accordance with a predetermined number of the plurality of pay-tables wherein the predetermined number depends upon which of the predetermined wager criteria the wager fulfills.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of operating a gaming machine, comprising providing a gaming machine having a game display for displaying symbols resulting from play of the gaming machine, and a pay-table display for displaying an active pay-table. The active pay-table has symbols that match the symbols displayed in the game display. The pay-table display is configured such that each symbol of the active pay-table has an inactivated state wherein the symbol of the active pay-table is subdued in appearance and an activated state wherein that symbol of the active pay-table is clearly visible. The pay-table display is configured to activate symbols on the active pay-table in response to the symbols appearing in the game display.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming system. The method comprises the steps of providing a system comprising at least one casino game of chance and a lottery game device that provides a lottery game, providing a player with an opportunity to play the casino game, and providing the player with an opportunity to play the lottery game upon the occurrence of a predetermined event during play of the casino game.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming system. The method comprises the steps of providing a system comprising at least one casino game of chance and a lottery game device that provides a lottery game, providing a player with an opportunity to play the casino game, and providing the player with an opportunity to play the lottery game upon the occurrence of a predetermined event during play of the casino game.

Abstract: A method of operating a wagering game of chance, comprising the steps of providing a gaming device comprising a base gaming unit providing a base game and a bonus gaming unit providing a bonus game, providing a player with an opportunity to place a wager in order to play the base game, and providing the player with an opportunity to play the bonus game when the wagers placed by the player meet predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A gaming machine with interactive story line. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the player will advance to an interactive bonus game after achieving a certain combination of symbols on a base game. Once the player has advanced to the bonus game, he or she will have the opportunity to play a video based animated or real-life bonus game that varies depending on the player's input. In a preferred embodiment, the player's input is through the base game display, which is a touch screen LCD or video monitor and which has the dual purpose of displaying the base game during base game play and functioning as the player interface during the bonus play which is displayed on an LCD or video monitor in the top-box of the gaming device.

Abstract: A method and gaming machine for playing a wagering game. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a wagering game and a plurality of different pay-tables, a player placing a wager in order to play the wagering game, providing predetermined wager criteria, determining which of the predetermined wager criteria the wager fulfills, playing the wagering game, and providing a pay-out to the player in accordance with a predetermined number of the plurality of pay-tables wherein the predetermined number depends upon which of the predetermined wager criteria the wager fulfills.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming system. The method comprises the steps of providing a system comprising at least one casino game of chance and a lottery game device that provides a lottery game, providing a player with an opportunity to play the casino game, and providing the player with an opportunity to play the lottery game upon the occurrence of a predetermined event during play of the casino game.