Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080296840 | Progressive jackpot baccarat - A method of playing a game of baccarat with an optional side bet is disclosed. According to the method, at least one player places a Baccarat Wager. Each player also optionally places a side bet wager. The dealer initially deals at least one initial two card player hand and the initial two card banker hand. The game of baccarat is played to conclusion according to conventional baccarat rules. Hands receive an additional card according to the traditional rules of Baccarat. The side bet wager is resolved after all the cards in the baccarat game are revealed. Payouts are made on predetermined winning hand combinations made from all available player and banker cards. Preferred winning hand combinations are runs of three of more cards of the same rank. Payouts may be fixed amounts, may pay odds on the original wager, and may be progressive or combinations thereof. The top payout may be split amongst players participating in the side bet. | 12-04-2008 |
20080300034 | Multi-player games with individual player decks - An automatic multiple player gaming machine includes a central game processor and multiple player terminals wherein each player terminal includes a player input and a player display. The gaming machine also includes a common game display and a game program residing in the processor, wherein the game program executes an interactive multiple player game. The processor further displays individual hands of cards on each player display wherein each hand of cards is randomly selected from its own set of cards. The operation of such a machine may be effected in a computer-based method as well. | 12-04-2008 |
20080303217 | Long shot progressive side bet and method - A progressive jackpot casino table game is played with a 100% jackpot winning event designed to increase the odds against the winning event to statistically enhance the growth of the progressive jackpot. Probability for the 100% winning event may be lowered to less than one in a million by requiring unique events that may include both order and rank of cards provided, rank of cards plus an additional event occurring outside of a player hand and the like. Typically, mere content of a player hand must be supplemented by an additional qualifying feature to win the 100% progressive jackpot payout. For example, a Royal Flush must be dealt in a predetermined order of 10-J-Q-K-A, not merely be present in the hand dealt to a player to be the 100% winning event. | 12-11-2008 |
20090121437 | Five Card Omaha played againest the dealer - A card game with an optional side bet and methods for playing this game. The method comprises the player placing an ante bet and a blind bet to enter the game and optionally placing the optional side bet. The dealer deals a plurality of Hole cards to the players, and the players are then given the option to place a first play bet or check. The dealer deals a plurality of community cards, turning at least one of the community cards face up, and the players are given the option to place a second play bet or check. The dealer turns the remaining community cards face up, and the players are then given the option to place a third play bet or check. The dealer receives a plurality of dealer Hole cards. After the dealer Hole cards are revealed, the hands are determined by combining two dealer Hole cards with the community cards to form a dealer's hand. The ante, blind, play and optional bets are then resolved, the optional side bet resolved according to a predetermined criteria. | 05-14-2009 |
20100004042 | Blackjack game with side bet - A method of playing a wagering game is disclosed. The game is a blackjack variant played by making two wagers and playing against a dealer hand. Each player makes two initial wagers. The dealer deals three cards to the player, and the player arranges the cards into a first two-card hand and a second one-card hand. The first wager is placed at risk with the first two-card hand and the second wager is placed at risk with the second one-card hand. The dealer also receives an initial two-card hand. The dealer deals the player one additional card to complete the second hand, and then the two-card hands are played out using traditional blackjack rules. The house takes a commission on the first and second wagers. An optional three-card poker side bet is provided in one embodiment. | 01-07-2010 |
20100016050 | Chipless table split screen feature - A system for playing a live game of chance using electronic wagering is disclosed. The system uses a gaming table equipped with a card reading apparatus and multiple dual mode player/dealer displays, each with a player interface. Physical playing cards are electronically read and delivered to the casino table. Electronic information of at least one of rank and count is provided to a game processor. The game processor also sends and receives player information to and from a player display. The player display is divided into two segments, the first segment displaying player information and a second segment displaying dealer information. The player enters wagers and other play decisions through the player interface. The system displays information useful to the player on the first area and information useful to the dealer on the second segment at appropriate intervals. | 01-21-2010 |
20100090405 | Automated House Way Indicator and Activator - A system for enabling play of a casino table card game is disclosed. At least one of a rank and suit of a set of playing cards is automatically determined. Multiple randomized sets of playing cards of known composition are formed and delivered to a game, and are set by following automatically generated house way instructions. The components of the system include an automatic card shuffler configured to deliver randomized sets of physical cards, the shuffler equipped with a playing card reading system that reads at least one of a rank and suit of markings on each of the playing cards. The automatic card shuffler has a processor that receives the read card information from the playing card reading system and determines a composition of each individual set of playing cards dispensed. Other components of the system include a gaming table with a gaming surface; and at least one display on or proximate the gaming surface in communication with a processor programmed with house way rules for displaying instructions on how to set hands from a distributed set of cards a house way; wherein the monitor displays information on how to set a hand according to programmed house way rules. A method of operating a casino table card game using physical playing cards that are distributed in sets to multiple play positions and set according to automatically generated house way instructions is also disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100113120 | Egregious error mitigation system - A playing card gaming system is disclosed that provides the player with an opportunity to withdraw a game play decision that is less advantageous to a player than at least one other play decision. The system includes a player interface that displays a prompt when a less advantageous decision is made. The display may include an area that provides the dealer with a visual indication that the player is being asked to confirm an election. A card delivery system with a playing card information reader provides card information to the system. A game processor determines if player elections are disadvantageous. | 05-06-2010 |
20100244382 | AUTOMATED HOUSE WAY INDICATOR AND COMMISSION INDICATOR - A system for enabling play of a casino table card game is disclosed. At least one of a rank and suit of a set of playing cards is automatically determined. Multiple randomized sets of playing cards of known composition are formed and delivered to a game, and are set by following automatically generated house way instructions. The components of the system include an automatic card shuffler configured to deliver randomized sets of physical cards, the shuffler equipped with a playing card reading system that reads at least one of a rank and suit of markings on each of the playing cards. The automatic card shuffler has a processor that receives the read card information from the playing card reading system and determines a composition of each individual set of playing cards dispensed. Other components of the system include a gaming table with a gaming surface; and at least one display on or proximate the gaming surface in communication with a processor programmed with house way rules for displaying instructions on how to set hands from a distributed set of cards a house way; wherein the monitor displays information on how to set a hand according to programmed house way rules. A method of operating a casino table card game using physical playing cards that are distributed in sets to multiple play positions and set according to automatically generated house way instructions is also disclosed. Processors of the present invention may also cause a display of a house commission amount. | 09-30-2010 |
20110115160 | Commissionless Pai Gow with Dealer Qualification - A pai gow poker game without a house commission is disclosed. After shuffling the cards and determining the order in which players are dealt, the players place wagers on the game outcome. Then, the dealer deals to the player positions and the dealer position. The dealer, either before or after setting the dealer hand, evaluates the dealer cards to determine if the dealer qualifies. To qualify, the dealer had must achieve a predetermined rank, such as higher than a king high rank. If the dealer does not qualify, then each player is rewarded at a 1:2 payout rate in relation to their wager. If the dealer does qualify, then the game proceeds according to traditional pai gow play. Payouts to players are made without paying a house commission. Bonus wagers may be placed and rewarded based on bonus events or based on a comparison of the dealt cards to predetermined potential outcomes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120280454 | METHODS FOR CONDUCTING PLAY OF A WAGERING GAME - A variant game of Hold 'Em poker allows for rules of play of one or all of players being allowed to remain in game with an option of checking or making specific wagering amounts in first play wagers, being limited in the size of subsequent available play wagers or prohibited from making additional play wagers if a first play wager has been made, being limited in the size of available later play wagers if a first or earlier play wager has been made, and having the opportunity for at least two and as many as three or four distinct opportunities in the stages in the play of a hand to be able to make one or more play wagers. | 11-08-2012 |
20120319353 | PHYSICAL PLAYING CARD GAMING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A physical playing card gaming system includes a gaming table including at least one dealer position and at least one player position. The system includes a physical playing card handling device that is configured to read at least one of a card rank and card suit of physical playing cards. The system also includes at least one processor in communication with the physical playing card handling device and a video monitor. The at least one processor is programmed to determine the composition of at least one dealer hand and at least one player hand based on the at least one of card rank and card suit read. The at least one processor is programmed to cause game information based on the determined hands to be displayed in response to dealer input. Methods of operating such a physical playing card gaming system include displaying the game information upon dealer request. | 12-20-2012 |
20130023317 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EGREGIOUS ERROR MITIGATION - A playing card gaming system provides a player with an opportunity to withdraw a game play decision that is less advantageous to the player than at least one other play decision. The system includes a player interface that displays a prompt when a less advantageous decision is made. The display may include an area that provides a dealer with a visual indication that the player is being asked to confirm an election. A card delivery system with a playing card information reader provides card information to the system. A game processor determines if player elections are disadvantageous. | 01-24-2013 |
20130032998 | APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING HANDS OF PLAYING CARDS WITH DIFFERENTIAL HAND COUNT CAPABILITY - An apparatus for providing hands of playing cards includes a playing card moving system for moving a number of playing cards defining a hand of playing cards from a container to a delivery tray, and a processor with software to direct the playing card moving system to randomly select how many playing cards will form the hand in the delivery tray. The apparatus is capable of randomly selecting numbers of cards to be delivered in a hand of cards to players and a dealer during a round of a casino table card game. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035148 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING PLAYERS IN ARRANGING HANDS FOR TABLE GAMES - A system and method for enabling play of a casino table card game. Multiple randomized sets of playing cards of known composition are formed and delivered, and are set by following automatically generated house way instructions. An automatic card shuffler is configured to deliver randomized sets of physical cards, the shuffler equipped with a playing card reading system that reads at least one of a rank and suit of markings on each of the playing cards. A processor that receives the read card information from the playing card reading system and determines a composition of each individual set of playing cards dispensed. At least one display is in communication with a processor programmed with house way rules for displaying instructions on how to set hands from a distributed set of cards a house way. Processors of the present invention may also cause a display of a house commission amount. | 02-07-2013 |
20130059637 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING WAGERING GAMES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES - A card wagering game wherein availability of at least one card for inclusion in a player hand for resolution of the wagering game is dependent upon winning of a wager. In some embodiments, a player wagers that a second unrevealed player card is higher or lower in rank than a first already revealed card. If the player wins, the wager remains in play and the second player card is available for inclusion in the player hand. In some embodiments, a player further wagers that a third unrevealed player card is higher or lower in rank than the second already revealed card. If the player wins, the wager remains in play and the third player card is available for inclusion in the player hand. | 03-07-2013 |
20130087972 | PLAYING CARD DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAMES WITH MULTIPLE DEALING ROUNDS - Playing card delivery systems include a shuffling apparatus and a processor programmed to direct the shuffling apparatus to deliver a first randomized set of a first number of playing cards, the first randomized set comprising a partial hand, and to deliver a second randomized set of a second number of playing cards to augment the partial hand. The first number of cards may be equal to or not equal to the second number of playing cards. Methods or providing cards to a player from a card delivery system include moving a first randomized set of cards from a shuffling apparatus to a card output area to provide a partial hand for a player and moving a second randomized set of playing cards from the shuffling apparatus to the card output area to augment the partial hand for the player. | 04-11-2013 |
20130324203 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GAMES THAT PERMIT REWAGERING - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting a first wager to participate in a first wagering game according to a first set of game rules. A second wager to participate in a second, different wagering game according to a second, different set of game rules is accepted and resolved according to the second set of game rules. An instruction is accepted from each player in whose favor the second wager is resolved to award at least a portion of winnings from the second wager directly to the player or to add at least a portion of winnings from the second wager to the first wager. The first wager is resolved according to the first set of game rules. Games of the present invention may be implemented as live card games, EGM games, multi-player EGM games, on-line games, scratch ticket games and on live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324204 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GAMES THAT PERMIT REWAGERING - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting a first wager to participate in a first wagering game according to a first set of game rules. A second wager to participate in a second, different wagering game according to a second, different set of game rules is accepted. The second wager is resolved according to the second set of game rules. An instruction is accepted from each player who won the second wager to award at least a portion of winnings from the second wager directly to the player or to add at least a portion of winnings from the second wager to the first wager. The first wager is resolved according to the first set of game rules. Games of the present invention may be implemented as live card games, EGM games, multi-player EGM games, on-line games, scratch ticket games and live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324232 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GAMES PERMITTING PAYOUT ALLOCATION TOWARD SAME-ROUND WAGERS - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting from a player a primary wager on a primary wagering game and, optionally, a secondary wager on a secondary wagering game. Cards are dealt to a player hand and a banker hand. The secondary wager is resolved, and payouts on the secondary wagering game are allocated to one of the player, the primary wager, and another primary wager in accordance with an instruction directing the allocation. Thus, payouts from one game in a round of wagering may be applied toward another wager in the same round of wagering. The primary wager can then be resolved. Games of the present invention may be implemented as live card games, EGM games, multi-player EGM games, on-line games, scratch ticket games, and on live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 12-05-2013 |
20140038679 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING WAGERING GAMES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES - A card wagering game wherein a complete dealer hand is dealt face up before players are given an election to fold or to place a play wager, wherein increasing payouts are awarded for beating dealer hands of increasingly higher rank, or both. | 02-06-2014 |
20140073417 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES FOR WAGERING GAMES INCLUDING PLAYER-BANKED SIDE BETS - Methods of administering wagering games may comprise accepting a first wager from individual players to play against a dealer. A second wager may be accepted from at least two players to play against one another. A portion of the second wager may be placed in a first pot. A remainder of the second wager may be placed in a second pot. Cards may be dealt to each player and to the dealer. The first wager may be resolved for each player against the dealer. The second wager may be resolved for the at least two players against one another. At least a portion of the first pot may be awarded to at least one player at a conclusion of each round of play. At least a portion of the second pot may be awarded to at least one player holding a predetermined winning hand. | 03-13-2014 |
20140077457 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING A WAGERING GAME - A variant game of Hold 'Em poker allows for rules of play of one or all of players being allowed to remain in game with an option of checking or making specific wagering amounts in first play wagers, being limited in the size of subsequent available play wagers or prohibited from making additional play wagers if a first play wager has been made, being limited in the size of available later play wagers if a first or earlier play wager has been made, and having the opportunity for at least two and as many as three or four distinct opportunities in the stages in the play of a hand to be able to make one or more play wagers. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084543 | METHODS AND GAMING TABLES FOR WAGERING GAMES THAT PERMIT REWAGERING - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting a first wager to participate in a first wagering game according to a first set of game rules. A second wager to participate in a second, different wagering game according to a second, different set of game rules is accepted. The second wager is resolved according to the second set of game rules. An instruction is accepted from each player who won the second wager to award at least a portion of winnings from the second wager directly to the player or to add at least a portion of winnings from the second wager to the first wager. The first wager is resolved according to the first set of game rules. Games of the present disclosure may be implemented as live card games, EGM games, multi-player EGM games, on-line games, scratch ticket games and live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING PLAYERS IN ARRANGING HANDS FOR TABLE GAMES - A system and method for enabling play of a casino table card game. Multiple randomized sets of playing cards of known composition are formed and delivered, and are set by following automatically generated house way instructions. An automatic card shuffler is configured to deliver randomized sets of physical cards, the shuffler equipped with a playing card reading system that reads at least one of a rank and suit of markings on each of the playing cards. A processor receives the read card information from the playing card reading system and determines a composition of each individual set of playing cards dispensed. At least one display is in communication with a processor programmed with house way rules for displaying instructions on how to set hands from a distributed set of cards a house way. Processors of the present invention may also cause a display of a house commission amount. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087802 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR ADMINISTERING WAGERING GAMES - Methods of administering wagering games may comprise accepting an ante wager from each player. Player cards may be dealt, face up, and community cards may be dealt, face down. A series of check indications or Play wagers may be accepted from each participating player, with Play wagers of decreasing value being placed with each subsequent round of checking or betting. A community card may be revealed after each round of checking or betting. Once all cards are revealed, a best hand for each eligible player may be identified. A first payout may be paid on a first basis for the ante wager and a second payout may be paid on a second, different basis for any Play wager to each eligible player holding a best hand of a predetermined rank or higher. | 03-27-2014 |
20140103606 | Card-Reading Shoe with Inventory Correction Feature and Methods of Correcting Inventory - Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set. | 04-17-2014 |
20140291932 | Methods, Systems, and Apparatuses for Wagering Games Including Player-Banked Side Bets - Methods of administering wagering games may comprise accepting a first wager from individual players to play against a dealer. A second wager may be accepted from at least two players to play against one another. A portion of the second wager may be placed in a first pot. A remainder of the second wager may be placed in a second pot. Cards may be dealt to each player and to the dealer. The first wager may be resolved for each player against the dealer. The second wager may be resolved for the at least two players against one another. At least a portion of the first pot may be awarded to at least one player at a conclusion of each round of play. At least a portion of the second pot may be awarded to at least one player holding a predetermined winning hand. | 10-02-2014 |
20140339770 | METHODS FOR GAMES THAT PERMIT REWAGERING - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting a first wager to participate in a first wagering game according to a first set of game rules. A second wager to participate in a second, different wagering game according to a second, different set of game rules is accepted and resolved according to the second set of game rules. An instruction is accepted from each player in whose favor the second wager is resolved to award at least a portion of winnings from the second wager directly to the player or to add at least a portion of winnings from the second wager to the first wager. The first wager is resolved according to the first set of game rules. Games of the present invention may be implemented as live card games, EGM games, multi-player EGM games, on-line games, scratch ticket games and on live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 11-20-2014 |
20140370967 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING A WAGERING GAME BASED ON COMPARISON OF STRAIGHTS - Methods of administering wagering games include comparing a longest straight of a first set of cards with a longest straight of a second set of cards. A payout may be paid to a player associated with the first set of cards when the longest straight of the first set of cards is longer than the longest straight of the second set of cards or the longest straight of the first set of cards is of equal length to the longest straight of the second set of cards and a final card of the longest straight of the first set of cards is higher or equal in rank to a final card of the longest straight of the second set of cards. Systems, gaming tables, and electronic gaming machines to perform such methods are disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
20150038206 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING WAGERING GAMES INCLUDING TRADING CARDS AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Methods of administering wagering games include administering an opportunity for at least one player to trade at least one card of the player hand and comparing a highest ranking card of the player hand to a highest ranking card of a dealer hand. Methods of administering such wagering games may be performed over a network utilizing a processor. | 02-05-2015 |
20150080076 | Methods and Apparatus for Wagering Games with Exposed Dealer Hand at Play Wager Interval - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting from a player an ante wager, dealing at least one card for a player hand, and dealing a number of cards for a dealer hand. A complete dealer hand is exposed to the player, either during or after dealing the cards for the dealer hand. Then, a game play election event is administered during which the administrator provides an opportunity to the player to place a play wager or fold. Then, at least one community card for the player hand is dealt, and all accepted wagers are resolved. Methods of administering wagering games, according to the present disclosure, may be implemented as live card games, single-player EGM (electronic gaming machine) games, multi-player EGM games, online games, and live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 03-19-2015 |
20150087377 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING ROULETTE BONUS WAGERS AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS - Methods of administering games of roulette may involve accepting a wager may from a player. A multiplier may be randomly selected from a group of fixed multipliers for a payout on the wager. A number and associated color may be randomly generated from within a range of numbers and associated colors. The wager may be resolved by determining whether the randomly generated number is identical to a randomly generated number from an immediately preceding round. A payout may be paid to the player when the randomly generated number is identical to the randomly generated number from the immediately preceding round, an amount of the payout being equal to an amount of the wager multiplied by the randomly selected multiplier. The amount of the wager may be collected for the house when the randomly generated number is different from the randomly generated number from the immediately preceding round. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087397 | Methods and Systems for Administering Wagering Games Comprising a Plurality of Game Play Election Events - A method of administering a wagering game includes accepting an ante wager from a player, dealing cards for a dealer hand, and dealing cards for a player hand. A number of game play elections are administered before the player hand is complete. During each game play election, options are provided to the player, including a play wager option. Acceptance of a play wager during an earlier game play election event does not forestall the acceptance of another play wager during a later game play election event during the same round of play. Acceptance of at least one play wager qualifies the player for a potential play wager payout, otherwise, a fold election is provided as an option during a final game play election event of the game play election events. In some embodiments, at least one of all accepted play wagers is returned should the dealer hand not qualify. Systems for administering wagering games are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |