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Novel side bet for card games

a card game and side bet technology, applied in the field of new side bets for card games, can solve the problems of limited participation and achieve the effect of increasing the winnings

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-23
APPLIED GAMING DYNAMICS
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Benefits of technology

The present invention introduces an enhanced version of the game of blackjack that adds a side bet opportunity for players to increase their winnings. The side bet is rewarded based on the occurrence of a set of cards among all qualifying initial sets of cards dealt among all players and the dealer. This invention offers players more chances of winning the side bet as more players join the game, creating an increased sense of camaraderie that is not normally associated with blackjack. The side bet offers a clear advantage over prior art side bets because the long odds are attenuated as more participants join the underlying game, allowing for a greater range of payouts and greater flexibility for structuring payouts within a given house edge range. The invention can easily be applied to various gaming formats and media platforms, including traditional live-action table games, video slot machines, online gaming applications, and more. overall, the invention introduces a more engaging and rewarding game of blackjack for players and casino operators alike.

Problems solved by technology

Often referred to as “prop” bets, or proposition bets, many of these side bets have relatively long-odds that have a tendency to deteriorate the player's bankroll and therefore cannot be played on a continual basis, resulting in limited participation.

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[0041]In this scenario, let's assume the dealer's initial set of cards is a qualifying hand for a side bet specific to the invention. Suppose there are five players at the blackjack table. The dealer deals six hands (the five players and himself). Two of the players and the dealer are dealt blackjack. Since the dealer's hand is a qualifying hand, that means there are six qualifying hands and three qualifying blackjacks. The dealer determines the payout for a side bet specific to the invention by cross-referencing the number of qualifying hands dealt (6 hands) with the number of qualifying blackjacks dealt (3 blackjacks) for a payout of 30:1.

example 2

[0042]In this scenario, let's assume the dealer's hand is not a qualifying hand for a side bet specific to the invention. Once again, suppose there are five players at the blackjack table. The dealer deals six hands (the five players and himself). Once again, two of the players and the dealer are dealt blackjack. However, because the dealer's hand is not a qualifying hand for the side bet, there are only five qualifying hands and two qualifying blackjacks. The dealer determines the payout for a side bet specific to the invention by cross-referencing the number of qualifying hands dealt (5 hands) with the number of qualifying blackjacks dealt (2 blackjacks) for a payout of 15:1.

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[0043]In this scenario, let's assume again that the dealer's hand is not a qualifying hand for a side bet specific to the invention. Once again, suppose there are five players at the blackjack table. The dealer deals six hands (the five players and himself). This time, however, all three blackjacks are dealt to players. Because the dealer's hand is not a qualifying hand for the side bet, there are only five qualifying hands, yet there are three qualifying blackjacks since they were all dealt to players. The dealer determines the payout for a side bet specific to the invention by cross-referencing the number of qualifying hands dealt (5 hands) with the number of qualifying blackjacks dealt (3 blackjacks) for a payout of 50:1.

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Abstract

Optional wagers for casino-style card games are disclosed wherein the wages are rewarded based on the number of times a predetermined set of cards is dealt among all qualifying initial sets of cards dealt for any given round of play.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 632,151, filed Jan. 19, 2012 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 629,507, filed Nov. 21, 2011, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This application relates generally to a method and apparatus for playing card games; more particularly to a method and apparatus for playing modified versions of house-banked casino table games, and more particularly still to a method and apparatus for playing modified casino table games in which a player is able to place a side bet that is rewarded based on the number of times a predetermined set of cards occurs among all qualifying sets of cards dealt for any given round of play.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The game “Blackjack” or “21” is one of the most popular casino table games. Players enjoy the game since it offers fast action and a relatively low house advantage. Casinos offer t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24A63F1/00
CPCA63F1/00A63F3/00157G07F17/3293G07F17/3276G07F17/3244
Inventor SILVERMAN, BRUCE DAVID
Owner APPLIED GAMING DYNAMICS
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