Side bets for waging numbers games

摘要

A method of playing a side bet associated with a wagering numbers game is disclosed. The method utilizes the numbers drawn in a number-based game, in particular keno, bingo and lottery games. The number-based game comprises a predetermined set of numbers from which a subset of numbers is randomly drawn. A predetermined amount of subset numbers is provided by a draw, either by a random number generator or physical numbered balls in a hopper. The drawn numbers are analyzed and a determination is made as to the highest number X and the lowest number Y thereof, and the difference between those two said numbers (X−Y) defines the winning number for the side bet. The side bet is resolved against a predetermined paytable.

主权项

1. A method of providing a side bet associated with a base wagering numbers game for at least one player on a gaming system comprises: at least one processor; a gaming apparatus having at least one input device and at least one display device; and at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device and the at least one input device to provide the steps to:
a) enable a player to place at least one wager on at least one side bet associated with a base wagering numbers game; b) establish at least one predetermined initial set of unique numbers to be used in the play of the base wagering numbers game; c) provide a predetermined set of unique numbers as wagerable numbers for the side bet; d) provide at least one predetermined amount of randomly selected numbers from the at least one predetermined initial set of numbers; e) identify at least some of the predetermined amount of randomly selected numbers as fundamental elements of the at least one side bet; f) determine a highest number X from the fundamental elements and a lowest number Y from the fundamental elements; g) determine a final value according to a mathematical formula based on the highest number X and the lowest number Y; h) establish a predetermined paytable for the wagerable numbers of the side bet associated with the at least one side bet wherein payouts are based on at least the odds of occurrence of the final value; and i) resolve the at least one side bet according to the predetermined paytable.