Computer-implemented method and system for allowing a plurality of players to play a plurality of online card games

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for allowing players to play a card game despite one or more players betting / going all-in in a game. The method includes receiving an ante amount from the players. The method includes dealing cards to the players, and conducting betting rounds among the players. The method further involves allowing the players to bet. The method includes identifying all-in players, and creating a side-pot associated with each all-in player. The side-pot is added with a predetermined amount of a total amount contributed by each player, and the predetermined amount being added is based on a bet amount of each player. The method further involves creating a main pot for one or more active players. The method further includes determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards, and rewarding the players based on the determined outcome.

Description

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING APLURALITY OF PLAYERS TO PLAY A PLURALITY OF ONLINE CARD GAMESThis application claims benefit of complete application number IN202311050176 filed on 25thJuly, 2023FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to methods and systems for playing card games. More particularly, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented method and system for allowing a plurality of players to play a plurality of online card games despite one or more players of the plurality of players betting / going all-in in a game of the plurality of online card games.

[0002] “All-in player” herein refers to a player who has put in a full amount of a wallet associated with the said player.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Traditional card games are played with a deck or pack of playing cards that are identical in size and shape.

[0004] These card games have now also gained popularity on the internet and there are several card games where players participate in the games and win prizes.

[0005] One such type of card game (for illustrative purposes) is a Poker card game and its variants. In one such variant of Poker, the game is initiated by betting some amount called “ante” and then three cards face down are dealt to each player followed by multiple betting rounds.

[0006] One such invention which is a wager-based card game is disclosed in the United States Patent No. 7736221.

[0007] The said 221 ’ patent discloses an online poker gaming system that involves a group of players sitting around a table. In the said patent, simply, a portion of each pot is set aside, and the player who makes the best selections wins this pot.

[0008] One more such invention is disclosed in the United States publication no.20110309582.

[0009] The said publication discloses a method for playing a poker game involving a plurality of players including the steps of each player placing the same single ante bet A to create a pot. Thereafter, dealing cards to the players.

[0010] Further, the method includes determining the best poker hand for each player's two dealt cards in combination with the five face-up cards. The method further includes paying a player who has the best poker hand the pot P times A.

[0011] Therefore, there is a need for a computer-implemented method and a system that may allow card games players to bet without having enough in the wallet associated with the players.

[0012] More specifically, there is a need for a computer-implemented method and a system that may allow card games players to bet even without matching a previous bet of the game.

[0013] However, in the prior arts, there is no provision in which card games players may win the game even after going all-in to win the game.

[0014] Therefore, there is a need for a computer-implemented method and a system that may allow card game players to win the game even after going all-in the game.

[0015] Further, there is a need for a computer- implemented method and a system that may allow card game players to win a pot according to the bets placed by the players in the game.

[0016] Furthermore, there is a need for a computer-implemented method and a system that allows card game players to bet on their cards without matching previous bets of the game.

[0017] There is also a need for a computer- implemented method and a system that may handle complex multiple all-in side pot creation.

[0018] Additionally, there is a need for a computer- implemented method and a system that may provide benefits to card game players who have made raised bets in the game.

[0019] In a nutshell, a method and computer- implemented method and system for playing card games are required which may overcome the above discussed drawbacks and provide an easy and efficient way of playing the said games.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0020] In an aspect of the present invention, a method for allowing a plurality of players to play a plurality of online card games despite one or more players of the plurality of players betting / going all-in in a game of the plurality of online card games in a system.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the amount may include at least one of coins, tokens, or real currency.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the game is played over a game application that is installed on a computing device of the system.

[0023] The method involves allowing the plurality of players to register in the application via a registration module.

[0024] The method further involves receiving an ante amount from the plurality of players for allowing the said players to participate in the game.

[0025] “Ante” is an amount that is collected before starting the game and put on the gaming table.

[0026] In the embodiment of the present invention, an instruction for receiving the ante amount is executed by a processing module of the system.

[0027] In the embodiment of the present invention, the method further involves executing an instruction for dealing a predetermined number of cards to the plurality of players participating in the game.

[0028] The method further involves conducting betting rounds among the plurality of players of the game.

[0029] The method further involves allowing the plurality of players to bet during the game on the cards dealt to the said plurality of players.

[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the said plurality of players bet in the game via a betting module of the system.

[0031] In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to bet less than a previous bet of the game.

[0032] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to raise the bet by more than or equal to 1.5 times (1.5x) of the current bet.

[0033] However, it should be understood that the above rules may also change. Therefore, such an explanation is only exemplary, and not a limitation to the present invention.

[0034] In another embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to bet in the game without seeing their cards i.e., to play blind.

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to play blind after seeing one card of the dealt cards. More specifically, the players may see one of the dealt cards, and without seeing the remaining cards (which are in folded position), and may play their turn.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method involves identifying the one or more all-in players during the game via an identification module of the system.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present invention, if the players do not have a sufficient amount for betting or the player finishes his / her wallet, the players may go all-in in the game, and based on this, the all-in players are identified.

[0038] The method further involves creating a side-pot associated with each all-in player of the identified one or more all-in players via a pot creation module of the system.

[0039] “Side-pot” herein refers to an additional pot that is created for the players who go all- in in the game.

[0040] More specifically, multiple side -pots may be created in the game based on the number of all-in players.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present invention, a main pot is created for one or more active players of the plurality of players.

[0042] “Active player” is a player who has not gone all-in and has a sufficient amount in his / her wallet to bet in the game.

[0043] The side-pot associated with each all-in player is added with a predetermined amount of the total amount contributed by each player of the plurality of players during the game.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said predetermined amount being added is based on a bet amount of the each player playing the game

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined amount being added by executing a predefined algorithm by the processing module of the system. That includes:- identifying a starting point in the betting rounds that the player plays before betting / going all in,- identifying a final point in the betting rounds that the player plays before betting / going all in, and- computing the side-pot associated with the each all-in player independently.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, the starting point herein refers to a point when the amount is collected at the beginning of every hand.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present invention, the final point herein refers to a point when all players (not just the player going all-in) have completed all rounds of betting and the winnings have to be distributed.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present invention, the all-in player may win the side-pot associated with the said player without betting further in the game.

[0049] The method further involves determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards of the plurality of players via an outcome determination module.

[0050] Further, the method involves rewarding one or more players of the plurality of players based on the determined outcome.

[0051] This together with the other aspects of the present invention along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present disclosure is pointed out with particularity in claims annexed hereto and forms a part of the present invention.

[0052] For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified objective attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0053] The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0054] Fig. 1A illustrates a flowchart representing a computer-implemented method for allowing a plurality of players to play a plurality of online card games despite one or more players of the plurality of players betting / going all-in in a game of the plurality of online card games, according to various embodiments of the present invention;

[0055] Fig. IB illustrates a flowchart representing a method for creating a side -pot for each all-in player of the game, according to various embodiments of the present invention;

[0056] Fig. 2 illustrates a block diagram representing a system for carrying out the computer- implemented method of Fig. 1, according to various embodiments of the present invention; and

[0057] Fig. 3 illustrates a block diagram representing various modules of the system of Fig. 2, according to various embodiments of the present invention,

[0058] Fig. 4 is a block diagram of internal and external components of computing device depicted in Fig. 3, according to various embodiments of the present invention; and

[0059] Fig. 5 depicts a cloud computing environment, according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] Like numerals denote like elements throughout the figures.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0061] The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subjected to many variations. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to as disclosed.

[0062] It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

[0063] Specifically, the following terms have the meanings indicated below.

[0064] The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.

[0065] The terms “having”, “comprising”, “including”, and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.

[0066] The present invention discloses a computer-implemented method for allowing a plurality of players to play a plurality of online card games despite one or more players of the plurality of players going all-in in a game of the plurality of online card games.

[0067] The inventive aspects of the invention along with various components and logic involved will now be explained with reference to Figs. 1 A-3 herein.

[0068] Referring to Fig. 1A, a flowchart is shown which represents the method (100) for allowing the plurality of players to play the plurality of online card games despite one or more players of the plurality of players going all-in in the game of the plurality of online card games is explained in detail in the description below.

[0069] “All-in player” herein refers to a player who has put in a full amount of a wallet associated with the said player.

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the amount may include at least one of coins, tokens, or real currency.

[0071] In an embodiment of the present invention, the game is played over a game application (30) which is installed on a computing device (90).

[0072] In another embodiment of the present invention, the said game may also be played on a gaming website.

[0073] The method (100), at step (10) involves allowing the plurality of players to register in the application (30) via a registration module (32) (refer Figs. 1A, 2 & 3).

[0074] In the embodiment of the present invention, various information related to the said plurality of players is stored in a database (200).

[0075] In the embodiment of the present invention, the information may include the registration ID of the players, information related to wallets associated with the plurality of players, information related to the games, or the like.

[0076] At step (12), the method (100) involves receiving an ante amount from the plurality of players for allowing the said players to participate in the game (refer to Fig. 1 A).

[0077] “Ante” is an amount that is collected before starting the game and put on a gaming table.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present invention, an instruction for receiving the ante amount is executed by a processing module (40).

[0079] In the embodiment of the present invention, the ante amount is deducted from a wallet associated with each player of the plurality of players.

[0080] In the embodiment of the present invention, the processing module (40) is adapted to execute an instruction for dealing a predetermined number of cards to the plurality of players participating in the game at step (14) of the method (100) (refer Fig. 1A).

[0081] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, three cards are dealt to each player. However, it should be understood that the number of cards dealt to the players may not be limited to three.

[0082] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of players is dealt with four cards.

[0083] In an embodiment of the present invention, the game uses a standard virtual 52-card pack (without jokers) with aces high and 2s low.

[0084] Again, referring to Fig. 1A, the method (100), at step (16) involves conducting betting rounds among the plurality of players of the game.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present invention, an instruction for conducting the betting rounds is executed by the processing module (40) (refer Figs. 2 & 3).

[0086] Further, at step (18), the method (100) involves receiving the bets from the plurality of players on the cards dealt to the said plurality of players (refer Fig. 1 A).

[0087] In an embodiment of the present invention, the said plurality of players bet in the game via a betting module (50), based on the cards dealt to them (refer Figs. 2 & 3).

[0088] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of players might have few options similar to the options in a conventional poker game. The options may include raise, call, match, or fold as a blind or seen player.

[0089] In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to bet less than a previous bet of the game.

[0090] More specifically, it is not necessary for the players to match the best from the beginning of the game.

[0091] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to raise the bet by more than or equal to 1.5 times (1 ,5x) of the previous bet.

[0092] However, it should be understood that the above rules may also change. Therefore, such an explanation is only exemplary, and not a limitation to the present invention.

[0093] In another embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to bet in the game without seeing their cards i.e., to play blind.

[0094] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players are allowed to play blind after seeing one card of the dealt cards. More specifically, the players may see one of the dealt cards, and without seeing the remaining cards (which are in folded position), and may play their turn.

[0095] Again, referring to Fig. 1A, at step (20), the method (100) involves identifying the one or more all-in players of the game via an identification module (60).

[0096] In the embodiment of the present invention, if the players do not have a sufficient amount for betting or the players finish their wallets, the players may go all-in in the game, and based on this, the all-in players are identified.

[0097] The method (100), at step (22), involves creating a side -pot associated with each all- in player of the identified one or more all-in players via a pot creation module (70) (refer Figs. 1A, 2 & 3).

[0098] “Side-pot” herein refers to an additional pot that is created for the players who go all- in in the game.

[0099] More specifically, multiple side -pots may be created in the game based on the number of all-in players.

[0100] In the embodiment of the present invention, a main pot is also created for one or more active players of the plurality of players as shown in step (22) of the method (100) (refer Fig. IB).

[0101] The side-pot associated with each all-in player is added with a predetermined amount of the total amount contributed by each player of the plurality of players during the game at step (22a) of the method (100) (refer Fig. IB).

[0102] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said predetermined amount being added is based on a bet amount of the each player playing the game

[0103] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined amount is added by executing a predefined algorithm by the processing module. The said algorithm is executed at step (22b) for:- identifying a starting point in the betting rounds that the player plays before going all in,- identifying a final point in the betting rounds that the player plays before going all in, and- computing the side-pot associated with each all-in player independently (refer Fig. IB).

[0104] In the embodiment of the present invention, the starting point herein refers to a point when the amount is collected at the beginning of every hand.

[0105] In the embodiment of the present invention, the final point herein refers to a point when all players (not just the player going all-in) have completed all rounds of betting and the winnings have to be distributed.

[0106] In the embodiment of the present invention, the all-in player may win the side-pot associated with the said player without betting further in the game.

[0107] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method involves restricting the creation of a pot for one or more players folded during the game.

[0108] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the creation of side-pot and addition of amount in the side-pot is explained in below paragraphs with reference to Table- 1.Table- 1

[0109] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the above Table- 1 is explained by taking the amount as tokens.

[0110] In the above-mentioned Example- 1, there are 5 players playing the game, and the players have seen all their cards.

[0111] In bet 1, a player “A” bets 2 tokens, a player “B” has raised the bet 2 times the player “A” bet, i.e., the player “B” bet 4 tokens, a player “C” has raised the bet 1.5 times the player “C” bet, i.e., the player “C” bet 6 tokens.

[0112] Further, the players “D” and “E” match the previous bet, and bet 6 tokens.

[0113] In betting round 2, player “A” bet 6 tokens which is 1.5 times more than the Player “B” last bet.

[0114] Further, in the betting round 2, all the players “B” to “E” match the previous bet, and bet 6 tokens.

[0115] In betting round 3, a player “A” goes all-in and bets 1 token, and the game ends with player “B” bet with 6 tokens.

[0116] In an embodiment of the present invention, the identification module (60) identifies the all-in player “A”, and creates the side -pot for the player “A”.

[0117] In the embodiment of the present invention, the player “A” contributes the whole amount i.e., 9 tokens in his side-pot.

[0118] And, the player “B” contributes (4+6+1) = 11 tokens, and the player “C” contributes (6+1) = 7 tokens in the side-pot associated with the said player “A”.

[0119] Similarly, the players “D & E” contribute 7 tokens in the side -pot associated with the said player “A”.

[0120] Therefore, the side -pot for the player “A” has been added with 41 tokens. More specially, if player “A” wins the game, he is assigned with the side-pot and will get 41 tokens.

[0121] For other players “B” to “E”, a main pot is created of 61 tokens.

[0122] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the players “C” to “E” raise their bet over player “B”, and each player “C” to “E” has bet 12 tokens in the game. More specifically, the said players “C” to “E” get benefit of raise, and will get 61 tokens (if they win).

[0123] On the other hand, the player “B” has put in 16 tokens in the game, and may get same number of tokens as players “C” to “E”.

[0124] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, creation of side -pot and addition of amount in the side-pot are explained in below paragraphs with reference to Table- 2.Table-2

[0125] In the above-mentioned Example-2 as shown in Table -2, there are 5 players playing the game.

[0126] In bet 1, a player “A” bets 2 tokens, a player “B” has raised the bet 2 times the bet of the player “A” bet, i.e., the player “B” bets 4 tokens, a player “C” has raised the bet 1.5 times the bet of the player “C”, i.e., the player “C” bet 6 tokens.

[0127] Further, a player “D” matches the previous bet, and bet 6 tokens, and a player “E” raises the bet by 1.5 times, and bet 9 tokens.

[0128] In betting round 2, player “A” put in all the tokens he has left, and bet 7 tokens which is more than 1.5 times than the Player “B” last bet.

[0129] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the player “A” has raised the bet over players “C” and “D” last bet but unable to raise the bet 1.5 times.

[0130] In an embodiment of the present invention, the identification module identifies the all-in player “A”, and creates the side-pot for the player “A”.

[0131] In the embodiment of the present invention, the player “A” contributes whole amount i.e., 9 tokens in his side-pot.

[0132] And, the player “B” contributes (4+7) = 11 tokens, and the player “C” contributes (7 / 1.5+7) = 11.67 tokens in the side -pot associated with the said player “A”.

[0133] Similarly, the player “D” also contributes (7 / 1.5+7) = 11.67 tokens in the side -pot associated with the said player “A”.

[0134] Further, the player “E” has bet 9 tokens, therefore, the player “E” gets benefit and eligible to contribute 7 tokens in the player “A” side -pot.

[0135] Therefore, the side-pot for the player “A” has been added with 50.33 tokens. More specially, if player “A” wins the game, he is assigned with the side -pot and will get 50.33 tokens.

[0136] Further, in the betting round 2, all the player “B” bets 9 tokens, and, the player “C” goes all-in and bets 8 tokens.

[0137] In an embodiment of the present invention, the identification module identifies the all-in player “C”, and creates the side -pot for the player “C”.

[0138] In the embodiment of the present invention, the player “A” contributes the whole amount i.e., 9 tokens in the side-pot associated with the player “C”.

[0139] And, the player “B” contributes (4+8) = 12 tokens, and the player “C” contributes 14 tokens in the side-pot associated with the player “C”.

[0140] Further, the player “D” also contributes (8+6) = 14 tokens, and the player “E” has bet 9 tokens, therefore, the player “E” gets benefit and eligible to contribute only 8 tokens in the player “C” side-pot.

[0141] Therefore, the side-pot associated with the player “C” has been added with 57 tokens. More specially, if the player “C” wins the game he will get 57 tokens.

[0142] In betting round 3, the player “B” bets 15 tokens, and the player “D” matches the bet with 15 tokens to end the game.

[0143] For other players “B”, “D” and “E”, a main pot is created of 105 tokens.

[0144] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the player “E” has raised his bets over player “D”, and player “E” has bet total 24 tokens in the game. More specifically, the player “E” gets benefit of raise, and will get 105 tokens (if the player “E” wins).

[0145] Therefore, as seen in the above-mentioned examples, the players who raised their bets during the game might get benefitted at the end of the game.

[0146] Again, referring to Fig. 1A, at step (24), the method (100) involves determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards of the plurality of players via an outcome determination module (80).

[0147] Thereafter, at step (26), the method (100) involves rewarding one or more players of the plurality of players based on the determined outcome (refer Fig. 1A).

[0148] In the embodiment of the present invention, a prize amount may be rewarded to at least one of the one or more all-in players or the one or more active players.

[0149] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the amount is rewarded to the winner of the game.

[0150] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the amount is distributed among the plurality of players based on the ranking of the players in the game.

[0151] Therefore, the above-mentioned features allow fair distribution of prize amount among the plurality of players of the game.

[0152] Now, referring to Fig. 2, a system (1000) for processing the computer-implemented method (100) for allowing the plurality of players the online card games.

[0153] In an embodiment of the present invention, the system (1000) includes a computing device (90) for installing a game application (30) for registration of the plurality of players via a registration module (32) (refer Figs. 2 &3).

[0154] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system (1000) includes a database (200) for storing information related to the said plurality of players (refer Figs. 2 & 3).

[0155] In the embodiment of the present invention, the information may include the registration ID of the players, information related to wallets associated with the plurality of players, information related to the games, or the like.

[0156] In one embodiment of the present invention, the computing device (90) includes a memory for storing the plurality of instructions.

[0157] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system (1000) includes the processing module (40) that is adapted to execute the instruction for receiving the ante amount from the plurality of players to participate in the game.

[0158] Further, the processing module (40) is adapted to execute the instruction for dealing a predetermined number of cards to the plurality of players.

[0159] In the embodiment of the present invention, the processing module (40) is adapted to execute the instruction for dealing a predetermined number of cards to the plurality of players.

[0160] Again, referring to Figs. 2 & 3, the system (1000) includes the betting module (50) that is adapted for allowing the plurality of players to bet in the game.

[0161] In the embodiment of the present invention, the system (1000) further includes the identification module (60) that is adapted for identifying the one or more all-in players during the game (refer Figs. 2 & 3).

[0162] The system (1000) further includes a pot creation module (70) that is adapted for creating the side-pot associated with said each all-in player of the identified one or more all- in players (refer Figs. 2 &3).

[0163] Further, the said pot creation module (70) further adapted to create a main pot associated with the one or more active players of the plurality of players.

[0164] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system (1000) includes the outcome determination module (80) for determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards of the plurality of players, thereby rewarding one or more players of the plurality of players based on the determined outcome (refer Figs. 2 & 3).Advantages of the Invention

[0165] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method and the system of the present invention allows to create a side-pot for each all-in player.

[0166] More specifically, if more than 1 player goes all-in in the game then the said method allows creation of more than 1 side-pot.

[0167] Further, the method and the system of the present invention allow the distribution of fair amount of reward to the players of the game based on the ranking of the players in the game.

[0168] Furthermore, the method and the system of the present invention, allow the players to win the game even after going all-in the game.

[0169] In addition, the computer-implemented method and the system of the present invention, allow the players to win a pot according to the bets placed by the players in the game.

[0170] Moreover, the computer-implemented method and the system of the present invention, allow the players to bet on their cards without matching previous bets of the game.

[0171] Further, the computer- implemented method and the system of the present invention may provide benefits to the players who have made raised bets in the game.

[0172] In a nutshell, the computer-implemented method and the system of the present invention overcome the drawbacks discussed above and provide an easy and efficient way of playing the online cards games.

[0173] Referring now to Fig. 5, an illustrative cloud computing environment (400) is depicted. As shown, the cloud computing environment (400) includes one or more cloud computing nodes (410) with the computing devices (90).

[0174] Typical examples of the computing devices (90) included in the computer- implemented method include a general-purpose computer (90A), a PDA, a cell phone (90B), a laptop (90C), an automobile computer system (90D), a programmed microprocessor (310), a microcontroller, a peripheral integrated circuit element, and other devices or arrangements of devices that are capable of implementing the steps that constitute the method of the disclosed teachings.

[0175] Referring to Fig. 4, the computing device (90) may include external and internal components.

[0176] In a computer-implemented method using the general-purpose computer (90A) can include external components (305) such as an input device such as a keyboard (91), a mouse (92), a trackball, a touchpad, a microphone, or a camera. The computer can include a display unit (93), such as a projector, a monitor, or a touch screen. A touch screen can also be used as an input device. Specifically, the computer of the computer-implemented method can comprise a hardware microprocessor, where the microprocessor is connected to a communication bus.

[0177] The computer-implemented method can also include internal components (308) such as the processors (310), a device driver (311), a memory; the memory can include Random Access Memory (RAM) (311) and Read Only Memory (ROM) (312).

[0178] The computer of the computer- implemented method can further comprise a non- transitory computer-readable medium such as a storage device (314), which can be a hard disk drive or a removable storage drive (R / W drive) (316) such as a portable tangible storage device (316A) flash drive, optical disk drive, and the like. The storage device can also comprise other similar means for loading computer programs or other instructions into the computer of the computer-implemented method.

[0179] The computer of the computer-implemented method may comprise a communication device to communicate with a remote computer through a network (318). The communication device can include a wireless communication port, a data cable connecting the computer of the computer-implemented method with the network, or the like. The network can be a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN) such as the internet and the like.

[0180] The remote computer that is connected to the network can be a general -purpose computer, a server, a PDA, and the like. Further, the computer of the computer-implemented method can access information from the remote computer through the network.

[0181] The sets of instructions stored on the computer-readable medium include various commands that instruct the computer of the computer-implemented method to perform specific tasks such as the steps that comprise the methods of the disclosed teachings.

[0182] The sets of instructions may be embodied in the form of a transitory medium, such as a software program.

[0183] The software may be in various forms such as method software or application software. Further, the software might be in the form of a collection of separate programs, a program module with a larger program, or a portion of a program module. The software might also include modular programming in the form of object-oriented programming.

[0184] The software program or programs may be provided as a computer program product, such as in the form of a computer-readable medium with the program or programs containing the set of instructions embodied therein. The processing of input data by the computer of thecomputer-implemented method may be in response to user commands or in response to the results of previous processing or in response to a request made by another computer.

[0185] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously, many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

[0186] Further, the embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

[0187] It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A computer- implemented method for allowing a plurality of players to play an online card game, via a computing device, despite one or more players of the plurality of players betting all-in in the game, wherein each of the plurality of players is allotted with a wallet having a predetermined amount of currency / tokens, the computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an ante amount from each of the plurality of players for allowing the said players to participate in the game, wherein an instruction for receiving the ante amount is executed by a processing module; dealing a predetermined number of cards to each of the plurality of players participating in the game, wherein an instruction for dealing the cards is executed by the said processing module; conducting betting rounds among the plurality of players playing the game, wherein an instruction for conducting betting rounds is executed by the said processing module; receiving bets from the plurality of players, via a betting module, wherein the bets received from the said plurality of players being based on the cards dealt to the said players; wherein the computer-implemented method further comprises executing instructions for, identifying one or more all-in players during the game via an identification module, wherein the all-in players comprise players who have put in a full amount of the wallet associated with each of the said players; creating a side-pot associated with each all-in player of the identified one or more all- in players; determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards of the plurality of players via an outcome determination module; and rewarding the one or more all-in players with the side -pot associated with the said one or more all-in players, based on the determined outcome; wherein the side-pot associated with each all-in player is added with a predetermined amount of a total amount contributed by each player of the plurality of players during the game, and the said predetermined amount being added is based on a bet amount of the each player playing the game.

2. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising allowing the plurality of players to register on an application / website via a registration module prior to participating in the game.

3. The computer- implemented method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising executing an instruction, by the processing module, for deducting the ante amount and the bet amount from a wallet associated with the plurality of players.

4. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising restricting, by the processing module, the creation of a pot for one or more players folded during the game.

5. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of players is allowed to, raise the bet amount with respect to a previous bet, and lower the bet amount with respect to the previous bet.

6. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of the players is allowed to match the last bet of the game.

7. The computer- implemented method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said each all-in player is rewarded with the side-pot associated with the said each all-in player based on the outcome of the game, wherein the side-pot being rewarded when one or more all-in players win the game.

8. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more active players are rewarded with the main pot based on the outcome of the game.

9. The computer- implemented method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said predetermined amount being added in the side -pot associated with the each-all in player, by executing a predefined algorithm by the processing module comprises, identifying a starting point in the betting rounds, identifying a final point in the betting rounds, and computing the side-pot associated with the each all-in player independently.

10. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the amount comprises at least one of coins, tokens, or real currency.

11. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of players further comprises one or more active players whohave an amount left for betting in the game.

12. The computer-implemented method as claimed in claim 11 further comprising creating a main pot for each of the one or more active players.

13. The computer- implemented method as claimed in claimed 12 further comprising rewarding the one or more active players with the main pot associated with the said active players based on the outcome of the game.

14. A system for allowing a plurality of players to play an online card game despite one or more players of the plurality of players betting all-in in the game, wherein each of the plurality of players is allotted with a wallet having a predetermined amount of currency / tokens, the system comprising: a computing device comprising, a memory for storing a plurality of instructions, a processing module executes the said instructions to, receive the ante amount from each of the plurality of players to participate in the game, deal a predetermined number of cards to each of the plurality of players, conduct betting rounds among the plurality of players playing the game; receive the bets from the plurality of players to place a bet / s in the game via a betting module, wherein the bets received from the said plurality of players being based on the cards dealt to the said players; wherein, the system further comprises, an identification module adapted to identify one or more all-in players during the game, wherein the all-in players comprise players who have put in a full amount of the wallet associated with each of the said players; a pot creation module adapted for, creating a side -pot associated with each all-in player of the identified one or more all- in players; an outcome determination module for determining an outcome of the game based on a comparison of the cards of the plurality of players, thereby rewarding the one or more all-in players of the plurality of players with the side-pot associated with the said one or more all-in players based on the determined outcome,wherein the side -pot associated with each all-in player is added with a pre-determined amount of total amount contributed by each player of the plurality of players during the game, and the said predefined amount is added based on a bet amount of the each player playing the game.

15. The system as claimed in claim 14 further comprising a registration module for allowing the plurality of players to register on an application / website prior to participating in the game.

16. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the processing module executes an instruction for deducting the ante amount and the bet amount from a wallet associated with the plurality of players.

17. The system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the processing module executes an instruction for restricting the creation of a pot for one or more folded players of the game.

18. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the plurality of players is allowed to, raise the bet amount with respect to a previous bet, and lower the bet amount with respect to the previous bet.

19. The system as claimed in claim 18, wherein the plurality of the players is allowed to match the last bet of the game.

20. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the said each all-in player is rewarded with the side-pot associated with the said each all-in player based on the outcome of the game, wherein the side -pot being rewarded when one or more all-in players win the game.

21. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the one or more active players are rewarded with the main pot based on the outcome of the game.

22. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the said predetermined amount being added in the side-pot associated with the each-all in player, by executing a predefined algorithm by the processing module comprises, identifying a starting point in the betting rounds that the player plays before betting / going all in, identifying a final point in the betting rounds that the player plays before betting / going all in, computing the side-pot associated with the each all-in player independently.

23. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the one or more players comprises one or more active players who have an amount left for betting in the game.

24. The system as claimed in claim 23, wherein the pot creation module adapted to create a main pot associated with each of the one or more active players.

25. The system as claimed in claim 24, wherein the one or more active players are rewarded with the main pot associated with the said active players based on the outcome of the game.

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