# US 10,482,718 B2 · Modified method and apparatus for playing blackjack

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- Number: US 10,482,718 B2
- Document ID: US10482718B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/957,097
- Filed: 2018-04-19
- Published: 2018-08-23
- Granted: 2019-11-19
- Earliest claimed: 2016-03-14
- Applicants: Rickey R. Hendon
- Inventors: Rickey R. Hendon
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10482718B2

## CPC

- G07F 17/3293: {Card games, e.g. poker, canasta, black jack}
- G07F 17/3267: {Game outcomes which determine the course of the subsequent game, e.g. double or quits, free games, higher payouts, different new games}
- G07F: COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D3/00; coin testing G07D5/00; {handling coins or paper currencies apart from payment activated apparatus G07D; payment architectures, schemes or protocols G06Q20/00})

## Abstract

A modified method of playing a blackjack style bonus game that includes additional wagering options for players. Various double down options are provided for players to increase their chances of winning by receiving additional cards from a blackjack card deck incorporating at least two specialized wild cards. The game begins by receiving a first hand value between 12 and 17 and electing a bonus wagering option that the next card will produce a 21 without busting. After receiving a third card count less than 21, electing a second bonus option and winning on the ratio of 20 to 1 if the additional blackjack cards or specialized wild cards add up to 21 without busting. The dealer settles the bonus wagers and the traditional game of blackjack continues.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A modified method for playing blackjack using a deck of blackjack playing cards and at least two wagering areas, said method comprising:
having at least two specialized wild cards integrated in said deck of said blackjack playing cards, said specialized wild cards automatically producing a total hand count of 21;
wagering consisting of an initial bet, a first bonus bet and a second bonus bet, wherein said initial bet is placed in said initial wagering area before the game begins at a wagering facility;
a player receiving a first hand comprising two cards, said first hand having a card count from 12 through 17, electing an established double down wager that said third card will produce a total card count of 21, placing a bet on said first bonus wagering area, said dealer producing a third card on top of said first hand in said card area, receiving a third card on top of said first hand in said card area, receiving a total card count less than twenty one after a third card is dealt, electing a second bonus bet that any subsequent card will not produce a bust, placing a bet on said second bonus wagering area, receiving additional of said blackjack playing cards and said specialized wild card until said first hand has a hand value of 21 or bust, winning on the ratio of 20 to 1 if said additional blackjack playing cards and said specialized wild card add up to 21, said blackjack game proceeding according to the traditional rules of blackjack.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said first hand can include an ace and any card with a denomination of two.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said first hand can include an ace and two face or number cards with a total value of 21.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said wagering facility determines the minimum amount of the first bonus wager.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said wagering facility determines the minimum amount of the second bonus wager.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said player receives a payout based on the sum of said double down bet and said initial wager.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A method of playing blackjack according to claim 1 wherein said method is displayed on an electronic screen.