Patent ReferencesMulti-deck poker game Method of playing fast action blackjack Card game with travelling wild card Multi-tiered wagering method and game Methods of progressive jackpot gaming Patent #: 5626341 InventorApplicationNo. 788909 filed on 01/23/1997US Classes:273/274, Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)273/292CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFORExaminersPrimary: Pierce, William M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63F 001/00AbstractA casino game, based on the rules of poker, wherein each player is dealt five cards, with an option to utilize a sixth card to improve the five-card hand. The game provides a player with three opportunities to win: 1) head-to-head competition against the dealer, with the higher poker hand winning: 2) competition for a common pot among the players, the amount of the pot increasing until a player has a hand of three-of-a-kind or better; and 3) bonus payments for long-odds hands (e.g., straight or better). Because no player has an opportunity to increase his/her wager during play, the game proceeds rapidly. | |