Casino card game having Mahjong attributes
Patent 7389989 Issued on June 24, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 12, 2026. 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 12, 2026. 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 5522595 Method of playing a simplified mah jongg wagering game Method of playing a wagering game Game and method of playing Patent #: 6834857 InventorApplicationNo. 11531244 filed on 09/12/2006US 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 1/00AbstractA method of conducting a Mahjong-style card game is disclosed. The method comprises utilizing a deck of cards depicting Mahjong-type symbols. In one version, players place a Tian-Hu wager, and optionally a bonus wager, and receive six cards. Players then have the option to progress through four rounds of play, including additional wagers and folding options, wherein players seek to form a Hu in the form of a Tian-Hu, Di-Hu, Fa-Hu or Ting-Hu using cards in their individual hand and/or in combination with community cards. A Hu comprises a pair of cards having a same suit and rank in combination with a three-card run or trips. Optional double down and bonus wagers may also be offered to players.Other References
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