Poker playing system featuring computer generated cards and chips
a technology of computer generated cards and chips, which is applied in the field of poker playing systems, can solve the problems of occupying too much space in the room, and many casinos do not offer poker. to achieve the effect of speeding up the poker gam
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
OLIVERAS R MARTIN
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"The present invention is a system for playing poker at a poker table using a computer and multiple player consoles. The computer generates randomly generated card designs on each player console display, and the computer responds to wagering information from one player and not the others. The system allows the poker dealer to manage more hands per unit time, making the poker game faster and more efficient. It also allows players to enter and leave a poker game without carrying chips and without having to physically purchase chips. The system can be used for all limits of Texas Holdem and Omaha poker games."
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Many casinos do not offer poker.
Casinos prefer to offer other casino games for the following reasons: Poker is too labor intensive; Poker rooms take up too much space; Poker makes too little money for the casino.
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[0035] Limit Holdem is played by up to 10 players on an oval-shaped poker table. The casino dealer sits in the middle of one of the long sides of the table. The betting limits are set by the casino. The most popular Holdem limits are: $5 / $10; $10 / $20; $15 / $30; $20 / $40; $30 / $60; and $50 / $100. The first $ amount is the “big blind” amount. In $10 / $20 limit Holdem, the big blind is $10. The “little blind” amount is $5. During the 1st and 2nd betting rounds of a poker hand, the defined bet is $10 plus up to a possible 3 raises for a total maximum bet of $40. During the 3rd and 4th betting rounds, the defined bet is $20 plus up to a possible 3 raises for a total maximum bet of $80.
[0036] The following detailed description relates to $10 / $20 limit Holdem. Each hand of limit Holdem involves several steps taken by the casino dealer and up to four betting rounds effected by the players. The order of dealing by the casino dealer and the order of betting by the players are controlled by the de...
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According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for playing a poker hand at a poker table by a plurality of players comprises: a Computer; a plurality of player consoles wherein the player consoles are distributed at the poker table in a manner to accommodate the players and wherein each player console comprises display means being responsive to the Computer; and a plurality of first transmitting means for allowing the Computer and the player consoles to send signals to each other and to receive signals from each other; the Computer comprising random card generating means for effecting display of randomly generated card designations on each player console display means; and the Computer sequentially responding to wagering information being sent by a particular player console and the Computer not responding to wagering information being sent by the other player consoles.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a poker playing system and in particular to such a system featuring electronic cards and electronic chips. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Poker has experienced an upsurge in popularity over the past several years. This upsurge in poker popularity has occurred mostly in legalized casinos in Nevada, California, Atlantic City, Mississippi, Europe and elsewhere. The poker game with the biggest upsurge in popularity has been limit Texas Hold-Em (hereinafter limit Holdem). [0005] Poker is a game of skill, luck and psychology. Poker is best played and is most exciting when played by live players against each other using real cards at the same poker table. It is the handling of the money and the chips by the players and the poker dealer that slows down the poker game. [0006] Many casinos do not offer poker. Casinos prefer to offer other casino games for the following reasons: Poker i...
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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3293G07F17/322
Inventor OLIVERAS, R. MARTIN
Owner OLIVERAS R MARTIN