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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181962 | Casino wagering game with bonus suits A casino wagering game based on the card game of thirty-one. Each player is dealt three cards and the goal is to get as high of a hand as possible. Each player is allowed the option to replace one selected card. A bonus suit can be determined randomly, and if the pl... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177614 | Blackjack variation with up-card bonus A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a variation of a blackjack game. If the dealer's up-card is of a predetermined card, then the dealer will automatically reveal the dealer's hole card, thereby providing the player with additional info... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177235 | Bonus game involving card range wagering A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a bonus parlay wager for a wagering game with a bonus round. The bonus round in the wagering game is activated only based upon certain conditions. The player can earn a top payout for the bonus parlay w... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8157632 | Casino wagering game with multiple payout levels A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a wagering game with multiple levels. A player can place an initial wager on a first wagering game which uses a first paytable. If the player wins the first game, then the initial wager is paid using ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8133110 | Slot machine games A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a slot machine game with cascading reels. Reels and further reels can be spun, allowing for a plurality of lines. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8129858 | Remote controlled extension cord with embedded housing for a remote control A remote controlled extension cord. The extension cord has a wire attached to a plug with an integrated base. The base serves to cradle a remote control, which is used to turn power on/off to the extensions on the cord. The remote control can snap inside the base an... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128091 | Casino poker games A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a player versus dealer poker game which allows the dealer to raise based on the contents of the dealers unrevealed hand. The player can then choose to match the dealer's raise or fold. Then, both the ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8118658 | Rolling raffle game A game of chance add-on raffle game, independent base game and a system for funding the raffle game prize payout is provided. For a premium wager, an add-on raffle game is offered to be added to a state on-line lottery game play at the time of the initial base game ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118309 | Hard pass craps wager A wager for casino craps which allows a player to win when a come out shooter makes a hard point (e.g. rolls 2/2 or 3/3 or 4/4 or 5/5), and then the shooter makes the point (before the shooter rolls a seven) with the same hard point (e.g. 2/2 or 3/3 or 4/4 or 5/5). ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113938 | Video games adapted for wagering A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8096865 | Casino games directed to betting on progressions A casino table or slot game allowing a player to place bets on game progressions. The player has the ability to tailor the game to his or her preferences. The player also has the ability to wager on the game before or during the game. Payouts on bets are adjusted ac... | 01/17/2012 |
| D651376 | Candy holder | 01/03/2012 |
| 8075383 | Video games adapted for wagering A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074992 | Bad beat blackjack A side wager for blackjack that allows the player to win when the player loses a hand that the player would have expected to win. If the player is initially dealt a good hand, e.g., 20, and the player still loses, then the player can be rewarded by collecting a “b... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8073744 | Method to provide liquid funds in the online auction and marketplace A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a lending system for use with electronic commerce web sites such as auction sites. A seller may receive a cash loan for items placed for sale but not yet purchased by a buyer. The seller can be required... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070588 | Cashless slot machine and/or amusement device with special features A slot machine gaming device and method which targets a monetary ticket to operate in selected gaming devices. A video poker game can also provide a player with an improved paytable. The slot machine can also pay a player using a special ticket instead of cash. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066561 | Methods for playing competitive wagering games A system, method, and computer readable storage to provide a wagering game that awards bettors who correctly predict which of several parties in competition will be the last to successfully meet the requirements of a predetermined sequence of outcomes. Bettors can a... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066285 | Wagering method and apparatus based on a numerical total A wagering game that deals a hand to a player and a dealer. A numerical total of the player's hand is compared to a numerical total of the dealer's hand in order to determine which hand, the player's or the dealer's, is higher (and hence the winner). Before reaching... | 11/29/2011 |
| D646021 | Dog shaped hair dryer | 09/27/2011 |
| 7997971 | Video poker game with a bet doubling option A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7983951 | Apparatus to provide liquid funds in the online auction and marketplace environment A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a lending system for use with electronic commerce web sites such as auction sites. A seller may receive a cash loan for items placed for sale but not yet purchased by a buyer. The seller can be required... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976381 | Method to drive an auxiliary wagering game using a reeled slot machine A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to drive an auxiliary game using resultant reel stops on a slot machine. Reel stops can have an action or property associated with them which affects the auxiliary game. When a player spins reels on the slot machine... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7967673 | Wagering game with concealed elements continuously revealed A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a bonus round of a slot machine game. A plurality of concealed elements are displayed, and a player can reveal each element one by one, until a terminating symbol is revealed. Combinations ar... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7950995 | Method for adjusting a random number generator used for wagering by adjusting payouts or using liquid funds A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a wagering game which uses a random number generator to affect outcomes. The random number generator can be weighted by the player in exchange for a change in payouts. The random number generator can al... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950992 | Blackjack side wager A method to implement a variation of casino blackjack wherein if the dealer's up-card is a not an ace, then the player can place an optional side wager. If the player places the optional side wager, and the dealer's hole-card is either a 10-valued card or an ace, th... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7909694 | Wagering game with player banking of positive expectation situations A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a disbursement of potential awards in a wagering game that have not been fully awarded yet. In a wagering game that comprises multiple states, a value of a favorable state relative to a prior state can ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7904335 | Web site lead generator An Internet marketing system which can generate a user contact information window in a non-intrusive manner. The user contact information window allows the user to enter his or her contact information, which is then transmitted to the operators of the web site so th... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900510 | Marine trolling sensor A method and apparatus to implement a trolling device. The trolling device can assist maritime sports fishermen in defining the actual water depth and/or water temperature of the location at which a lure is situated in troll. The readings from the device enable an a... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900482 | Knitting tool A knitting tool that has a measuring tape, a retractable crochet hook, a cutting blade, a counter, and a compartment for scissors, rings, and other knitting accessories combined in a single tool. The crochet hook can be retractable. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7891379 | Mechanical fastening and locking of structural, fluid, and electrical components and systems A stack or assembly of fluid, mechanical, and/or electrical components permits removal of some components for maintenance, without compromising the fluid integrity of the remainder of the assembly. A fastening bolt, attached to at least one fluid component, is screw... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7828015 | Adapter plate for fastening and locking of components A stack or assembly of fluid, mechanical, and/or electrical components permits removal of some components for maintenance, without compromising the fluid integrity of the remainder of the assembly. A fastening bolt, attached to at least one fluid component, is screw... | 11/09/2010 |
| D623959 | Container | 09/21/2010 |
| 7771278 | Casino cashless ticket identification system A slot machine gaming device and method to target advertisements and promotions on cashless tickets. Players can be identified by their player's card, and a record associated with a ticket can be associated with the identified player. Upon redemption, the player, ba... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766593 | Kit for fastening and locking of components A stack or assembly of fluid, mechanical, and/or electrical components permits removal of some components for maintenance, without compromising the fluid integrity of the remainder of the assembly. A fastening bolt, attached to at least one fluid component, is screw... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762880 | Video poker game with a bet doubling option A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7735830 | Card game allowing redeals A wagering game that allows the player and/or the dealer a redeal. If the player doesn't like his or her hand, the player can discard the player's hand and receive a new set of cards. If the dealer doesn't like his or her hand, according to predetermined dealer crit... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7727067 | Wagering games allowing player to wager on iterative simultaneous independent wagers with different variances A method to implement a wagering game which allows a player to make multiple bets on independent outcomes. The outcome distributions/variances of each of the bets can vary. The player can, for example, place a bet on whether cards drawn from independent decks will h... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7713123 | Slot machine bonus game A bonus round for a slot game. A player can select random elements in order to win prizes, different elements may have different award amounts. A player is offered an opportunity to receive a hint, and if the player accepts a hint then the player is provided a clue ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7708280 | Poker game with variable payouts based on probabilities of winning A poker game wherein conditions for a player's hand(s) and a dealer's hand(s) are different such that the player may have different probabilities of winning than the dealer. Payouts are adjusted such that the player's hands are disadvantaged compared to the dealer (... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7708002 | Pressurized air shooting device An air pressure gun to shoot a projectile, such as a golf ball, long distances using pressurized air. A flapper makes an airtight seal with an air duct to prevent air from leaking out of an air chamber. When a triggering mechanism releases the flapper, pressurized a... | 05/04/2010 |
