Video poker game with discard play method

Abstract

A monitor screen is provided on which playing card symbols may be provided for use in video wagering games. The player makes a wager to play a draw poker game and an initial dealt hand is displayed. The player may choose to hold none, one or up to all of the cards in the dealt hand, with the remaining cards being designated as discards. The player is then given the choice to either (a) eliminate the discards or (b) pay an additional fee to save the discards as a partial dealt hand in a subsequent game. The additional fee may be a flat fee, or it may be variable as determined by the makeup of the discards. In either case (a or b), replacement cards are added to the held cards to form a final hand, and the final hand is evaluated for wins against a predetermined paytable.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]This Application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 920,369, filed 27 Mar. 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to electronic poker games suitable for use in casinos, on-line and in other gaming enterprises. The invention further relates to video draw poker games in which an additional wager may be placed to keep cards that would normally be discarded from a first game hand, and subsequently utilize those normally discarded cards as a partial dealt hand in the next game.[0004]2. Background of the Art[0005]Poker-based games have long been a traditional staple of gaming establishments. In recent years there has been a renewed interest in casino poker table games, as well as a surge in the popularity of video poker gaming. While the live table versions attract players who enjoy competing against other players, the video versions usually draw an audience of players who prefe...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a system for playing electronic video wagering games at casinos or on handheld devices. The system includes a monitor screen where players can choose to play by using playing card symbols. The player makes a bet and receives a hand of cards, which they can keep or discard. The system allows the player to either save the discarded cards for future use or pay an additional fee to keep them. The final hand is then evaluated for wins based on predetermined paytables. The system can adjust for multiple hands and can have a maximum number of consecutive times the discard bet can be played. Overall, the system provides a more immersive experience for players and increases the efficiency of the casino."

Problems solved by technology

Although the player may use decision-making techniques, the games are still random events with random outcomes.

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