Methods and apparatus for representing play in a reverse mode

Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a chance application

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C463S016000

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07452272

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for facilitating play of a gaming device is presented, in which the method comprises enabling a reverse payout mode of play of the gaming device and displaying an indication that play of the gaming device is to be provided in accordance with the reverse payout mode of play. In some embodiments, the indication may include a representation of a virtual player playing in a normal mode of play.

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