Game simulation

Abstract

In various embodiments, a player may play a simulation of a mobile gaming device over the Internet using a personal computer.

1 . A method comprising:
 receiving a player identifier from a player device, wherein the player device is a computer operable to communicate via the Internet;   receiving an indication of a first bet from the player device;   transmitting to the player device first data which encodes a first graphic used in a first game;   generating a first outcome of the first game;   transmitting to the player device an indication of the first outcome of the first game;   determining a first payout for the first game based on the first bet and based on the first outcome;   transmitting to the player device an indication of the first payout;   receiving the player identifier from a casino device;   receiving an indication of a mobile gaming device provided to the player;   transmitting to the mobile gaming device third data which encodes a third graphic, wherein the third graphic has an appearance that is based on the appearance of the first graphic;   receiving an indication of a second bet from the mobile gaming device;   generating a second outcome of a second game, wherein the second game uses the third graphic;   transmitting to the mobile gaming device an indication of the second outcome of the second game;   determining a second payout based on the second outcome and the second bet; and   adjusting a balance associated with the player based on the second bet and based on the second payout.