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Casino Game with Player Choice (U-PIK)

a technology of player choice and casino, applied in the field of casino games, can solve problems such as out-of-date terms, and achieve the effect of convenient attainment of premium hands

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-06
BETWISER GAMES
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[0006] The present description encompasses a variety of casino games where players are provided a choice between multiple community hands. After making an initial wager, the players receive one or more cards, and subsequently a pair of community hands, which may include only one card each, are dealt by the dealer. The player then places a Pick wager, which serves to designate the player's community hand choice. One or more additional cards may be dealt, and the player forms a player hand with the original player card(s) and the selected community hand or cards. By permitting players to choose between community hands / cards, players appreciate that premium hands are more easily attained.

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These terms have become out-of-date as community card games have been established.

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[0018] In the following detailed description, the method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described in conjunction with their application to a casino environment, thus incorporating wagers, payouts etc. Those of ordinary skill in the art will readily comprehend alternative applications of the present invention outside a casino environment, and the invention is not necessarily meant to be limited to the described application. For example, the game may be embodied in a video game that is played for entertainment purposes against a computer or the like. Alternatively, players may play the game without wagers in a head-to-head format with one player acting as a dealer, and the other player simply keeping track of wins and losses.

[0019]FIG. 1 shows a game table including a playing area 10 having a dealer area 12, a plurality of player areas 14, promotional markings and game rules 16, and a community card area 18. The dealer area 12 is shown in dashed line as not ...

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Abstract

In a wagering game, after receiving an initial wager from the players, at least one card is dealt to each player. At least two community cards are dealt to a community card area Subsequently, each player places a Pick wager to select among the at least two community cards. A player hand includes the at least one dealt card and the selected community card or cards, wherein the initial wager and the Pick wager are resolved based on the player hand according to game rules.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 317,306, filed Dec. 27, 2005, pending, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] (Not Applicable) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to casino games and, more particularly, to casino games utilizing community cards where a player chooses between different community card hands by placing a ‘pick’ wager. [0004] Casino operators are continually searching for ways to make casino table games more attractive and player friendly. New Poker derivatives such as Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, and Three Card Poker have made a significant contribution. To facilitate the success of a casino game, it is important that the casino advantage is reasonable, that the game is relatively easy to understand for both players and dealers, and t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F1/00
CPCA63F3/00157G07F17/32G07F17/3293G07F17/3276G07F17/322A63F1/00
Inventor WEBB, DEREK J.KO, SHENLI
Owner BETWISER GAMES
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