Method and apparatus for playing a betting game including incorporating side betting which may be selected by a game player
Patent 5788574 Issued on August 4, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 22, 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.
September 22, 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.Patent ReferencesPoker machines Slot machine which pays out upon predetermined number of consecutive lost games Apparatus for using embedded chips in a gaming table System, method and apparatus for generating large jackpots on live game card tables Craps layout arrangement having jackpot area Method of playing a card game Electronic gaming system and method for multiple play wagering Patent #: 5570885 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 532965 filed on 09/22/1995US Classes:463/25, Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)273/309, Game supporting tables or surfaces463/12, Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.)463/29Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Layno, Benjamin H.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA63F 001/18A63F 009/00 AbstractA betting apparatus incorporated into a game of chance enabling a player to make a side bet. A chip receptacle is provided at each player's location of a blackjack table for accepting the side bet. A player's key operated display selects a predetermined number of consecutive wins. A microprocessor cooperating with a sensor identifies the denomination of one or more chips placed in the chip receptacle and, together with a number of consecutive wins selected by the player, displays a payoff amount for a selected number of consecutive wins. The hands are played following conventional rules. The betting receptacle cover seals the chips after completion of a betting phase, under control of the dealer, and signals the beginning of a new game. Each player's location is provided with a Loss button, operated by the dealer when a player loses. A Push button may be provided for each player position when that player has a hand equal in value to a dealer's hand to indicate a tie. The microprocessor adds one to the consecutive win count display when a player wins a game, each time the dealer's game button is operated. When the number of consecutive wins displayed equals the number of consecutive wins selected, an audio/visual alarm indicates a win. Other embodiments incorporate the betting apparatus in all casino games, including table games, slot machines and video games. The chip receptacle may be substituted by a coin receptacle in slot machine and video games.Other References
Field of SearchElectric or magneticCARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino) Game supporting tables or surfaces Electrical Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.) Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.) Coin or token type | |
