Wireless bet withdrawal gaming system

Abstract

A system for wireless gaming comprises a central game processor having wireless transmission and reception ability. The game processor has a device server and a local game server. Multiple user input devices having a visual display and wireless transmission and reception ability are provided. The wireless devices are used to play a game in which a player places a multiple part wager comprising at least two distinct wagers to participate in a game. At least a partial hand of cards is provided to each player, and at least one common card is provided. Players are given an opportunity to withdraw a portion of the wager after viewing the player cards. The at least one common card is revealed and play is resolved. All wagers not withdrawn by the player are resolved

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to casino gaming machines and, more particularly, to a wireless gaming systems in which a casino wagering game can be played by means of a mobile (wireless) device, a non-mobile gaming device or both.[0003]2. Background of the Art[0004]Generally, there are two types of casino table games: (i) games with a single common game outcome (referred to herein as “communal games”) such as, for example, Baccarat, Roulette, Craps, and certain slot games; and (ii) games with player-specific outcomes such as, for example, poker and blackjack, and variations thereof such as Let It Ride® Stud Poker and Royal Match 21®& Blackjack. Certain casino games do not require the player to make any decisions other than placing an initial wager. Players may, however, wager on different selected outcomes in certain communal games. For example, in Baccarat, the player may choose to wager on the player hand,...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0023]Wireless play of games executed on multi-player platforms allows greater player mobility within the casino establishment and also allows a larger number of players to participate in a common game, without reducing the speed of play, and at the same time, such play increases the capacity and revenue generating ability of existing multi-player platforms. The wireless gaming approach according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may reduce or eliminate the need for the player to travel through a large hotel/casino to a specific gaming area where the desired gaming table is located.

[0024]Furthermore, the wireless gaming approach may further minimize search time for a player

Problems solved by technology

In a traditional casino environment, players play casino wagering games against a real or virtual dealer while sitting at a physical game table where the desired game is being played and those game tables have limited space for players.

A substantial disadvantage to the way such games are currently presented is that a player may participate

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