Wagering gaming and method of play
August 26, 2023. 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 References 3876208 Card playing apparatus with single card discard feature Method and apparatus for playing a wagering game Apparatus and method for playing an electronic poker game Method for playing casino poker game Card game Method of playing a multi-stage wagering game Card game and method of playing card game Method and apparatus for playing casino poker game Match symbol side bet game InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10649846 filed on 08/26/2003US Classes:463/13, Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.)463/11, Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.)463/20Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Thai, Tuan V.Assistant: Wert, Josh Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA65F 1/00AbstractA wagering game facilitated by an electronic gaming machine. The game enhances conventional video poker by providing players a realistic opportunity to hit a royal flush. Ideally, players are provided an option to place a second wager once five initial cards are displayed. In response to the placement of the second wager, the machine replaces the a number of non-hold cards with royal flush cards such that the player holds four cards to the royal flush. Then a final card is displayed. If a royal flush is displayed, the player receives a payout of 40:1 or more on the second wager. With one of the embodiments described herein, the probability of a hitting a royal flush is decreased to 45:1. In an alternative embodiment, players are provided with a number of cards so that they hold two or three cards to the royal flush.Field of SearchCard- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.)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.) Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) | |
