Bet withdrawal casino game and apparatus

A betting method for a live casino card game comprising:

• a player placing a wager to participate in a live casino game, the wager comprising at least two parts;
• a dealer dealing at least a partial hand to the player;
• the player examining the at least a partial hand and optionally withdrawing at least one of said at least two parts, but less than all of said at least two parts of the wager;
• the dealer dealing at least one additional card to the at least a partial hand of the player to complete the player's hand;
• and
• the dealer making payouts to the player holding a winning hand, wherein the winning hand is determined by rules of the live casino card game.

A betting method for a live casino card game comprising:

• a player placing a wager to participate in a live casino game, the wager comprising at least two parts;
• a dealer dealing at least one group comprising:
• a) a partial hand of cards to the player and
• b) at least one common card which forms part of each players' hand;
• the player examining the at least one group and, based upon partial information, optionally withdrawing at least one of said at least two parts, but less than all of said at least two parts of the wager;
• the dealer dealing at least one additional card to the common cards or to the partial hand of the player and playing the game to a conclusion;
• and
• the dealer making payouts to the player or players holding a winning hand, wherein the winning hand is determined by rules for the live casino card game.

A betting method for a gaming machine comprising:

• a player placing a wager to participate in a casino machine wagering game comprising a plurality of game elements, the wager comprising at least two parts;
• activating the wagering game;
• revealing at least a portion of the game elements to the player on a player display;
• the player optionally withdrawing at least one of said at least two parts, but less than all of said at least two parts of the wager based upon consideration of the revealed game elements;
• concluding play of the casino machine wagering game;
• and
• awarding payouts to the player for a winning combination of game elements, wherein the winning outcome is determined by rules for the casino machine wagering game.

A betting method for a live casino game comprising a plurality of game elements, the live casino game having rules that provide that a portion of the game elements is revealed to the player prior to the conclusion of the game, wherein the game includes a dealer, the method comprising:

• a player placing a wager to participate in the casino game, the wager having at least two parts;
• the dealer initiating the game, wherein a portion of the game elements is revealed to the player;
• the player examines the revealed portion of the game and optionally withdraws a portion of said at least two parts, but less than all parts of said wager;
• completing the play of the game;
• and
• the dealer awarding payouts to a player or players having a combination of game elements that results in a winning outcome, wherein the winning outcome is defined by rules of the live casino game.

A gaming apparatus for playing a live casino wagering game, comprising:

• a gaming table including:
• a playing surface;
• a plurality of player locations on the playing surface;
• a dealer station;
• dealer game controls;
• a chip tray mounted into the playing surface;
• a plurality of betting areas located at each player location, wherein each player is required to place a bet comprising a plurality of parts;
• a reel slot display;
• a game computer for controlling the operation of the game;
• and
• player controls located at each player location, wherein the player controls permit a player to stop less than all the reels from spinning to afford the player an opportunity to withdraw fewer than all parts of his bet before the last wheel comes to rest.

A method of playing a slot-type casino wagering game comprising:

• a player placing a wager of at least two distinct parts to participate in the game;
• revealing to the player at least one slot symbol defining a partial game outcome to the player;
• providing the player the opportunity to withdraw at least one part, but fewer than all parts of his wager based on the revealed slot symbol;
• revealing to the player the remaining slot symbols defining the game outcome;
• and
• paying the player an award for a predetermined winning outcome, wherein the amount of the award is based on the parts of the wager remaining in play.

A method of playing a wagering game comprising the steps of:

• placing a wager,
• beginning the game,
• giving the player an opportunity to withdraw a portion of the wager,
• continuing the game until its outcome and
• resolving the remaining part of the wager.

A method of playing a wagering game comprising the steps of:

• placing a wager to become a player,
• providing at least one card to a player,
• providing the player an opportunity to examine the at least one provided card and
• withdraw only a part of the wager and leave a remaining part of the wager,
• providing at least one additional card to the player, and
• resolving the remaining part of the wager.

A method of playing a wagering game comprising the steps of:

• placing a wager to become a player,
• providing at least one card to a player,
• providing the player an opportunity to examine the at least one provided card and withdraw at least a part of the wager and leave a remaining part of the wager,
• providing at least one additional card to the player, and
• resolving the remaining part of the wager.