Abstract: The invention provides for methods of playing video poker type games in multi-player environments. Some embodiments adapt conventional video poker for use as a live table based community game. Alternate embodiments of the present invention are suitable for implementation through linked video poker machines. The common feature is that the initial hand of cards in play are shared by a plurality of players, giving each player the same starting hand and yet the means to individually select cards to hold according to their personal preference. In the preferred embodiment an initial community stud hand is dealt face up to a bottom row. All players make hold selections of the community cards in accordance with draw poker. A second community stud hand is dealt face up to a top row. A dealer moves each player's hold selections from the bottom community hand row into a provided blank center row.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of playing video poker type games in multi-player environments. Some embodiments adapt conventional video poker for use as a live table based community game. Alternate embodiments of the present invention are suitable for implementation through linked video poker machines. The common feature is that the initial hand of cards in play are shared by a plurality of players, giving each player the same starting hand and yet the means to individually select cards to hold according to their personal preference. In the preferred embodiment an initial community stud hand is dealt face up to a bottom row. All players make hold selections of the community cards in accordance with draw poker. A second community stud hand is dealt face up to a top row. A dealer moves each player's hold selections from the bottom community hand row into a provided blank center row.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of playing video poker type games in multi-player environments. Some embodiments adapt conventional video poker for use as a live table based community game. Alternate embodiments of the present invention are suitable for implementation through linked video poker machines. The common feature is that the initial hand of cards in play are shared by a plurality of players, giving each player the same starting hand and yet the means to individually select cards to hold according to their personal preference. In the preferred embodiment an initial community stud hand is dealt face up to a bottom row. All players make hold selections of the community cards in accordance with draw poker. A second community stud hand is dealt face up to a top row. A dealer moves each player's hold selections from the bottom community hand row into a provided blank center row.