Method for multi-line betting on a video poker game

a multi-line betting and video poker technology, applied in the field of video poker gaming and methods, can solve the problems of not being suited to multi-line play, rules and play methods of current video poker machines that do not lend themselves to multi-line play, and players are looking for new playing experiences, so as to increase the potential to win, increase the jackpot, and increase the payout
US20050266909A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-01KRYNICKY JOSEPH
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
KRYNICKY JOSEPH
Publication Date
2005-12-01
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention is generally directed to a method of gaming, comprising the steps of providing a table of card combinations, providing a means for wagering comprising selecting one or more card combinations from the table, providing a means for a discarding and drawing cards, allocating a set of cards to at least one player, accepting one or more wagers according to the player's selection from the table of card combinations, providing the player with the option of discarding and drawing cards, and determining whether the cards obtained by the player match the selected card combinations. The present invention is additionally directed to an apparatus and computer program for carrying out the foregoing method.
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RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application is related to a Provisional U.S. patent application filed on May 25, 2004, Ser. No. 60 / 574,174.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally relates to video poker gaming and methods therefor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for multi-line betting. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Video poker has been in use for years. Typically, video poker comprises coin-operated video poker machines. These video poker machines have variations on play that may include various pay schedules and variations in details of play such as, for example, the use of wild cards.

[0004] One problem with conventional video poker is that players are looking for new playing experiences. In the gaming industry, there is always a need for new variations on popular games inasmuch as players tend to become bored even with popular games after extensive play. Thus, variations on popular games tend to maintain player...

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