1. A computer implemented gaming method implemented in a gaming network, the method comprising causing at least one processor to execute a plurality of instructions for: controlling a wager-based game conducted at a first gaming device; enabling a first player to engage in play of the wager-based game via at least one first input device; providing a first opportunity for the first player to cause a first wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the wager-based game, the first wager-based triggering event being associated with a first wager-based game event having a first wager-based game event outcome associated therewith; determining the first wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event during play of the wager-based game; automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the first wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event includes wagering a first wager amount on the outcome of the first wager-based game event; wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined first wager-based game event outcome; and wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes determining, using the first wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the first player.