Variable Payout Poker Game With Segmented Wagering Hands
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current poker-like table games in casinos offer limited wagering options, with players only winning if they have a higher ranked hand than the dealer, lacking variations in winning probabilities.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows players to wager on multiple hands with different probabilities of winning, where the payout rates vary based on the likelihood of outranking the dealer's hand, including options to wager on the number of cards the dealer needs to beat the player's hand, and providing opportunities to bet on multiple hands with varying payouts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If players wager on multiple hands with different probabilities of winning, then player engagement and excitement are improved, but the complexity of the game rules and payout structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the wagering opportunity into multiple separate hands (first hand, second hand, third hand), each with its own wagering option and payout rate. This segmentation allows players to bet on different propositions with different winning probabilities independently, increasing versatility while managing complexity through modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Each hand is assigned a specific characteristic that determines its probability of outranking the third hand. The first hand has a lower probability and offers a higher payout rate, while the second hand has a higher probability and offers a lower payout rate. This local differentiation creates varied wagering experiences tailored to different risk preferences.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the payout rate is increased for hands with lower winning probabilities, then player engagement is improved, but the house edge and expected value decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the payout rate parameter based on the probability parameter of each hand. Hands with lower winning probabilities receive higher payout rates, while hands with higher winning probabilities receive lower payout rates. This parameter adjustment balances the expected value for the house while providing attractive odds for players.
3Adaptability or versatility
If players are given choices between hands with different probabilities of winning, then the excitement and variety of the game is improved, but the difficulty of determining outcomes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-determines the characteristics of each hand before the wagering phase. Each hand is assigned a specific probability of outranking the third hand, which is calculated in advance based on the hand's composition and the game rules. This preliminary action simplifies the evaluation process during play, as the system only needs to compare the actual hand rankings against the pre-established probabilities.
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AI summary
A poker game wherein conditions for a player's hand(s) and a dealer's hand(s) are different such that the player may have different probabilities of winning than the dealer. Payouts are adjusted such that the player's hands are disadvantaged compared to the dealer (e.g., the dealer can have more cards in the dealer's hand) so that the player's payouts may be more than even money to compensate for long odds.