Bet withdrawal casino game with wild symbol

Patent 6454266 Issued on September 24, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date:

August 13, 2021. 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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Inventors

Assignee

Shuffle Master, Inc.

Application

No. 928645 filed on 08/13/2001

US Classes:

273/292, CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR273/138.2, Electric or magnetic273/236, BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR273/274, Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)273/309, Game supporting tables or surfaces463/20, Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)463/26Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.)

Examiners

Primary: Layno, Benjamin H.
Assistant: Collins, Deven

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Mark A. Litman & Assoc. P.A.

Foreign Patent References

0 443 420 EP 08/23/1991

International Class

A63F 001/00

Abstract

A method of playing a wagering game, such as a casino table game or video game, including a playing card wagering game method involves each player placing a multiple part bet, such as a two, a three or a four-part bet. At least one game symbol is designated as wild. A certain position in the order of play is reached (such as with cards being dealt by the dealer, two face down to the dealer and three face down to each player), and the player is given an opportunity to withdraw at least one part of the multiple part bet from risk, although at least one part of the multiple part bet must remain at risk during the play of the game. Players evaluate their position in the game and the dealer or the program for the game gives each player the choice of withdrawing or leaving a first part of the bet. The game is then completed. For example in a card game, the player's cards are shown, and all remaining bets, which were not withdrawn, are resolved according to a pay table.

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