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Multi-tiered wagering method and game

Patent 5544892 Issued on August 13, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject February 14, 2015. 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.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 388292 filed on 02/14/1995

US Classes:

273/292, CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR273/274Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)

Examiners

Primary: Layno, Benjamin H.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

A63F 001/00

Abstract

A multi-tiered wagering game and method, including a playing card wagering game, involves placing a first game wager and an optional second wager and entry fee to participate in the multi-tiered game. Cards are dealt by the dealer, two face down to the dealer and three face down to each player. Players inspect or "sweat" their cards and the dealer gives each player the opportunity to withdraw one part of the bet. Each player decides and the dealer then turns over one of the cards and again gives each player the opportunity to withdraw a second part of the bet. The players decide, their cards are shown, and based on the shown cards the remaining game wagers are resolved. Also based on the shown cards, players that placed the optional second wager and entry fee become eligible for bonus payouts and to participate in a second game to determine the winner of a super jackpot, respectively.

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