Casino game with multiple playing modes and wagering options
AssigneePrime Table Games LLC
InventorDerek J. Webb
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Abstract
A casino game incorporates a first compulsory playing mode and one or more optional playing modes without a house advantage. Preferably, the first playing mode is a three-, five- or seven-card poker game against a payout scale based on the respective hand poker rank. Optional modes without a house advantage include head-to-head poker games against the dealer and poker games against other players. Side wager options are also available for high hands, thereby increasing player interest by providing a chance for a high payout.
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A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
- (a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
- (b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
- (c) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
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- (d) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
- (a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode;
- (b) receiving a second wager for a second playing mode;
- (c) receiving a third wager for a third playing mode, wherein the second and third playing modes are without a house advantage;
- (d) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
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- (e) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
An apparatus configured for playing a casino game comprising a display, a player interface for receiving player input, and a processor configured to effect game play, the processor enabling:
- (a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
- (b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
- (c) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
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- (d) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
An apparatus for playing a casino game comprising:
- means for receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
- means for receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
- means for dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
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- means for resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
- (a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
- (b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
- (c) playing the first and the at least second playing modes;
- (d) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
- (e) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand;
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- (f) resolving the first wager and the at least second wager according to rules of the casino game, wherein 100% of winnings on the at least second wager are paid to a winning player.
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