Gaming device having a probability-enhancing trigger symbol

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8007357
APP PUB NO 20070060294A1
SERIAL NO

11456016

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A gaming device including a re-initiation mode wherein the probability of extending the bonus game is increased by fixing the reel or reels displaying a wild symbol on the reel. In the re-initiation mode embodiment, the gaming device re-activates some or all of the reels except the reel displaying the wild symbol for a predetermined number of free spins or until the reactivated reels display or indicate a wild symbol on the reels. The gaming device provides any outcomes associated with indicated symbols or combination of symbols. In one embodiment, if a predetermined number of wild symbols are displayed on designated reels, the gaming device re-initiates the bonus game.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ching, Erick T Reno, US 70 6020
Cuddy, Ryan W Reno, US 74 6378
Hohman, Jasonlee Kissee Sparks, US 14 1783

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