The disclosed device and method comprise configuring a gaming device to offer one or more 'As Is' prizes when a bet at a threshold limit less than a maximum bet is placed without apparently or actually reducing the expected return to player ('ERTP') on bets larger than the threshold limit. In one version, one or more standard awards are sweetened for bets less than the maximum amount. In an alternative version, multiple 'As Is' prizes are provided. Players are eligible for each 'As Is' prize based on an amount of their wager. Consequently, to be eligible for a first 'As Is' prize the player may need to place a first wager amount and to be eligible for a second 'As Is' prize the player may need to place a second wager amount greater than the first amount.
Gaming device providing an opportunity to receive awards which vary with different non-max bets