Wagering Game That Allows Player to Alter Payouts Based on Equity Position

Abstract

A wagering game that allows a player to adjust a positive expectation game situation to a lower expectation game situation. In return, the player can increase the paytable so that awards the player wins will be paid at a higher rate. Alternatively, the player can increase the paytable in exchange for a less favorable game state.

1 . A method, comprising:
 performing the following operations on a computer:   receiving a wager from a player on a selected piece out of a plurality of pieces to win a race;   conducting a race around a track;   randomly triggering a particular piece of the plurality of pieces to reverse direction around the track;   completing the race of the plurality of pieces; and   paying the player a payout upon the selected piece winning the race.   
     
     
         2 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , receiving a second wager from the player that a first piece out of the plurality of pieces will finish the race ahead of a second piece of the plurality of pieces. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a computer, programmed to perform the following operations:   receive a wager from a player on a selected piece out of a plurality of pieces to win a race;   conduct a race around a track;   randomly trigger a particular piece of the plurality of pieces to reverse direction around the track;   complete the race of the plurality of pieces; and   pay the player a payout upon the selected piece winning the race.   
     
     
         4 . The computer as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the computer is further programmed to receive a second wager from the player that a first piece out of the plurality of pieces will finish the race ahead of a second piece of the plurality of pieces.