Multi-deck poker game
Patent 5042818 Issued on August 27, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 1, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 1, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References2nd chance poker method Methods of progressive jackpot gaming Patent #: 4861041 InventorApplicationNo. 444634 filed on 12/01/1989US Classes:463/13, Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.)273/274, Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)463/26, Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.)463/27Pool carryover (e.g., progressive jackpot, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Coven, Edward M.Assistant: Chiu, Raleigh W. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63F 001/00AbstractA multi-deck poker game creating the possibility of poker hands unavailable in conventional poker, without the use of wild cards. A first hand of five cards is dealt from a first deck of playing cards. The player may select an additional card or cards to be dealt from at least one additional deck of cards. The player may discard cards, with replacement cards coming from the original decks from which the discards were dealt. Thus, a hand of six or more cards may be created that has the possibility of producing poker hands unavailable from a single deck of cards. A progressive jackpot may be provided for low probability hands such as a seven card royal flush. The game may be implemented in a video poker game of the type used in gaming establishments. | |
