Casino card game and method of playing the same
Patent 6406020 Issued on June 18, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 22, 2020. 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.
March 22, 2020. 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 ReferencesMethod of playing a blackjack type card game Method of playing a wagering game Jackpot pai gow poker Method of playing card games Method of playing a high/low card game Method of playing a card game Method and apparatus for playing a high/low poker game Patent #: 6135453 InventorApplicationNo. 532854 filed on 03/22/2000US Classes:273/274, Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)273/292, CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR463/11Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Layno, Benjamin H.Assistant: Mendiratta, V K Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63F 001/00AbstractA method of playing a card game particularly adapted for casino wagering. The game uses one or more standard fifty-two card decks and involves a banker, a dealer and one or more players. The player has the option of wagering against a banker's high hand, low hand or both by placing an ANTE bet or bets. The dealer deals two cards to each player placing an ANTE bet and three cards to the banker. After viewing the dealt hand, a player has the option of surrendering his ANTE bet or bets or placing a PLAY bet or bets. Winning hands are determined by the numerical value of the cards held by the player as compared to the numerical value of the cards held by the banker. Bonus payoffs are paid to the player if the player's hand qualifies as a certain predefined high or low hand. A Jackpot to be paid for a certain defined hand may be employed.Field of SearchJudicial, legislative, or election processCARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR 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.) Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) | |
