as the house.
The present invention also includes a method of conducting a game of chance which comprises providing a bank of gaming machines, wherein each gaming machine of the bank of gaming machines is configured with a primary game and operably coupled to at least one bonus game display device. A player is provided with an opportunity to place a wager on the primary game and activates a bonus game if play of the primary game results in a first specific outcome or the player meets other preselected criteria. The bonus game is displayed on the at least one bonus game display device. The player who activated the bonus game is further enabled to wager against at least one other player, wherein the at least one other playerhas qualified for the bonus game by achieving a second specific outcome during play of the primary game or meets other preselected criteria. The first player assumes the role of the house in play of the bonus game against the at least one other player.
A system for playing a game of chance is also provided. The system includes at least one gaming machine configured to play a primary game of chance and a bonus game display device operably coupled to the at least one gaming machine. The bonus game display device is configured to display a bonus game that enables a first player to wager against at least one other player based on the first player achieving a first specific outcome or meeting other preselected criteria and the