Jackpot method and system

Abstract

An electronic device or entertainment gaming machine comprising: at least one betting terminal having a software program or plurality of software programs that allow at least a second player to place a bet on a jackpot if a first player declines the right to place a bet on the jackpot, wherein the second player is at a betting terminal that is apart from the conventional casino table game and the first player is playing at a conventional casino table game and is granted a right of first refusal to place a bet on jackpot by virtue of the first player's bet on the conventional casino table game, wherein the outcome of the jackpot is determined according to a combination of cards or dice in the conventional casino table game.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 398,733 filed Nov. 12, 2007 which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 931,611, filed on Oct. 31, 2007, is also a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 042,732, filed on Jan. 24, 2005, is also a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 198,218, filed on Aug. 5, 2005, is also a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 874,158, filed on Oct. 17, 2007 and a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 800,885, filed on May 7, 2007. The teachings in these six applications are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is generally directed to a method of play and apparatus for playing a casino game that allows a player to bet on jackpot.[0003]Casino games such as baccarat are becoming popular in certain re...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]Provided herein are methods and systems therefore for playing a casino game. The methods allow the wagering on the casino game (e.g., live baccarat games or felt table games) according to conventional rules. In addition, the methods provided herein allow betting on a site bet or wager for jackpot. In some embodiments, outcomes of the jackpot betting can be determined by combinations of cards. In some other embodiments, outcomes of the jackpot betting can be determined by specific combinations of cards defined below. The present invention also provides a jackpot gaming method that allows the banker to make initial contributions for the jackpot game.

Problems solved by technology

However, the simplicity of the rules has led to a corresponding simplicity in the relatively few types of wagers which may be placed during the play of the game, which may limit interest on the part of the player(s) and thus further limit the casino in terms of profit and payout.

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