Patent ReferencesMonitoring system for use with amusement game devices Universal mark sense betting terminal system and method Surveillance system Cash accounting and surveillance system for games Remote gaming system Game monitoring apparatus Monte verde playing card dispenser Method of playing a card selection game Apparatus for storing and selecting cards System for monitoring the movement of money and chips on a gaming table InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 790058 filed on 01/27/1997US Classes:463/25, Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)273/148A, With card holders273/149R, Card shufflers and dealers273/309, Game supporting tables or surfaces463/29, Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.)463/42Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Layno, Benjamin H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA63F 001/18A47B 025/00 AbstractA method and apparatus enable a game to be played based upon a plurality of cards. An automated dealing shoe dispenses each of the cards and recognizes each of the cards as each of the cards is dispensed. Player stations are also included. Each player station enables a player to enter a bet, request that a card be dispensed or not dispensed, and to convert each bet into a win or a loss based upon the cards which are dispensed by the automated dealing shoe.Other References
Field of SearchCredit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.) Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.) Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR Edge indication Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino) Game supporting tables or surfaces Electric or magnetic With card holders Card shufflers and dealers | |