Abstract: A game enhances conventional video poker by providing players an enhanced opportunity to hit four of a kind. Ideally, players are provided an option to place a wager once five initial cards are displayed. The option is provided in response to the five dealt cards including one or more pairs. Should the player elect to place the wager, the player must retain one pair and a kicker. The player is then provided with a fourth card having a rank the same as the rank of the pair. The player now holds three of a kind and a kicker. Finally, a fifth and final card is displayed. If the player obtains a four of a kind, the player receives a payout. Other versions include a progressive jackpot and the option to buy cards.

Abstract: A wagering game facilitated by an electronic gaming machine. The game enhances conventional video poker by providing players a realistic opportunity to hit a royal flush. Ideally, players are provided an option to place a second wager once five initial cards are displayed. In response to the placement of the second wager, the machine replaces the a number of non-hold cards with royal flush cards such that the player holds four cards to the royal flush. Then a final card is displayed. If a royal flush is displayed, the player receives a payout of 40:1 or more on the second wager. With one of the embodiments described herein, the probability of a hitting a royal flush is decreased to 45:1. In an alternative embodiment, players are provided with a number of cards so that they hold two or three cards to the royal flush.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic side bet progressive jackpot gaming table apparatus including a color-coded player's banking center which includes a coin slot an electronic button means, a digital display means. The apparatus also includes a dealer key pad having a plurality of electronic button means for the dealer to suitably conduct a side bet progressive jackpot game. The invention furthermore relates to a method of operating the electronic side bet progressive jackpot gaming table apparatus. In addition, methods of playing casino Blackjack games employing an inventive deck of same color-coded playing cards are disclosed.