Abstract: In a card game, each player and the dealer are dealt five cards to form two two-card hands and one one-card hand, corresponding to a HIGH hand, a MID hand, and a LOW hand. The player HIGH, MID and LOW hands are compared with the respective dealer hands to determine a game result. In one operating mode, players can make a wager for each of the three hands, and the wagers are paid or taken separately depending on the respective comparison results. Alternatively, players may make a single wager that wins if the player wins at least two out of the three hands. The game also includes provisions for proposition wagers such as a copy wager and/or a pair wager as well as an empty hand or Dragon Hand concept. The three hand game is more exciting than existing multiple hand games and provides a perception of higher payoff frequency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a dice game utilizes advantageous aspects of the conventional Craps game while simplifying betting options. The game incorporates high-payoff wagers as well as a wager including no house advantage. The amount of the no house advantage wager is typically dependent upon the first wager and upon a role of the player. The game includes establishing a key player, receiving a primary wager that one of a plurality of events will occur, receiving an optional secondary wager that another of the plurality of events will occur, rolling the pair of dice, and resolving the primary wager and secondary wager based on the roll of the dice. The secondary wager is dependent upon the primary wager, which dependency is determined based on whether the player making the secondary wager is the key player.

Abstract: A two-hand poker game is played using one or more decks of playing cards. To play the game, each player must place a double-hand wager and may place an optional bonus wager. Six cards are dealt to each player and the dealer, and each player and the dealer forms a high three-card hand and a low three-card hand. The double-hand wager is resolved according to game rules based on a comparison of the player high and low three-card hands and the dealer high and low three-card hands, respectively. The optional bonus wager, if received from the player, is resolved according to respective hand ranks of the player high and low three-card hands. Resolution of the double bonus wager is thus determined regardless of the result against the dealer with respect to the double-hand wager. In one operating mode, in order to increase the house advantage, a Joker is incorporated into the deck of cards, which Joker may be used differently by the players and the dealer.

Abstract: Card games that combine the play of Blackjack (“21”) with a 3-card Poker wager or side bet (“21+3”). Each player places a basic Blackjack wager and an optional 3-card Poker wager before the cards are dealt. Each player is then dealt a card with the dealer receiving a face-up card. Each player is dealt a second card. At this point, the outcome of each 3-card Poker hand is determined, where a 3-card Poker hand consists of the 2-card hand dealt to that player and the dealer's face-up card. After settling the Poker wagers, the game of Blackjack continues in a typical fashion. The invention advantageously retains all the features and advantages of Blackjack as well as provides the dynamics of 3-card Poker, without interfering with the card sequence, for enhanced player anticipation and enjoyment.

Abstract: A casino game of chance incorporates a pattern of a plurality of symbols such as a matrix of dice or playing card images or the like. From this matrix, numerous single line and multi-line game versions having varying payoffs and volatility can be played, thereby offering a wide variety of games that would thus be desirable to players and casino operators.

Abstract: A modern version of an old gambling game enables players to wager on a particular card or hand being dealt into a first position or a second position. Wagers matching the first card or hand in the first position and wagers matching the second card or hand in the second position are paid. Wagers for matching ranks in the incorrect position are taken. If that particular card or hand does not appear, the wager stays in play for a next round. When the first card or hand is equivalent to the second card or hand, matching wagers win, and unmatching wagers are resolved according to characteristics of the first card or hand and the second card or hand, such as card suit, card color, whether the cards are odd or even or high or low, using a hand rank such as according to poker combinations, by a numerical computation of the hand with reference to prescribed rankings of high/low or odd/even or the like.

Abstract: A modem version of an old gambling game enables players to wager on a particular card or hand being dealt into a first position or a second position. Wagers matching the first card or hand in the first position and wagers matching the second card or hand in the second position are paid. Wagers for matching ranks in the incorrect position are taken. If that particular card or hand does not appear, the wager stays in play for a next round. When the first card or hand is equivalent to the second card or hand, matching wagers are resolved according to characteristics of the first card or hand and the second card or hand, such as card suit, card color, whether the cards are odd or even or high or low, using a hand rank such as according to poker combinations, by a numerical computation of the hand with reference to prescribed rankings of high/low or odd/even or the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a dice game utilizes advantageous aspects of the conventional Craps game while simplifying betting options. The game incorporates high-payoff wagers as well as a wager including no house advantage. The amount of the no house advantage wager is typically dependent upon the first wager and upon a role of the player. The game includes establishing a key player, receiving a primary wager that one of a plurality of events will occur, receiving an optional secondary wager that another of the plurality of events will occur, the key player rolling the plurality of dice, and resolving the primary wager and secondary wager based on the roll of the dice. The secondary wager is dependent upon the primary wager, which dependency is determined based on whether the player making the secondary wager is the key player.

Abstract: A casino game of chance incorporates a pattern of a plurality of symbols such as a matrix of dice or playing card images or the like. From this matrix, numerous single line and multi-line game versions having varying payoffs and volatility can be played, thereby offering a wide variety of games that would thus be desirable to players and casino operators.

Abstract: A Baccarat derivation incorporates multiple betting options while eliminating confusing card-drawing rules, resulting in a more exciting and playable game. A table layout includes betting areas for a competition wager that one side or the other will win the game as well as proposition wager areas that one side or the other will win the game by a particular amount or that the sides will tie with a particular amount. As with conventional Baccarat, the players can wager for either side. The methodology is suited for any game where a result is determined according to numerical values such as Baccarat, Blackjack, War or Dice.

Abstract: A Blackjack derivative card game incorporates a reverse play methodology, wherein after dealing hands of cards to a player and to a dealer, the dealer's hand is resolved in accordance with predetermined game rules prior to resolving the player's hand. If the dealer is still in the game after resolving the dealer's hand, the player's hand is then resolved in accordance with the rules. With this methodology, disadvantages associated with conventional game play such as Blackjack can be eliminated. For example, with the dealer hand exposed and resolved, the players are not required and do not perceive a requirement to understand a basic strategy. Rather, the goal is simply to beat the dealer's hand. The impact of card counting can also be eliminated, and the speed of game play can be increased.

Abstract: A Blackjack derivative card game incorporates a reverse play methodology, wherein after dealing hands of cards to a player and to a dealer, the dealer's hand is resolved in accordance with predetermined game rules prior to resolving the player's hand. If the dealer is still in the game after resolving the dealer's hand, the player's hand is then resolved in accordance with the rules. With this methodology, disadvantages associated with conventional game play such as Blackjack can be eliminated. For example, with the dealer hand exposed and resolved, the players are not required and do not perceive a requirement to understand a basic strategy. Rather, the goal is simply to beat the dealer's hand. The impact of card counting can also be eliminated, and the speed of game play can be increased.

Abstract: A payout scheme for a card game is based on a numerical difference between a player's hand and a dealer's hand. The method is suited for card games wherein the numerical value of a player's hand affects the outcome of the game. Preferably, the game is a Blackjack derivative, wherein the payout based on the original wager is determined in accordance with an amount by which the player's hand exceeds the dealer's hand, without exceeding an upper limit.

Abstract: In a casino Blackjack game, the concept of the insurance wager against a dealer Blackjack (two-card total of 21) is expanded to provide a player wagering option when a dealer first card is either an Ace or a ten-value card. An additional wagering option is provided when a player first card is either an Ace or a ten-value card that the player two-card total will be 21. Payouts for the respective wagers are varied according to whether the dealer or player first card is the Ace or the ten-value card and whether the two-card twenty-one is comprised of cards of a predefined relation such as same suit or color or cards including a 10-value card of a particular rank. The additional wagering option adds an exciting element to the conventional Blackjack game, resulting in a more enjoyable game and increased play.

Abstract: A Baccarat derivation incorporates an adjustable house advantage while eliminating confusing card-drawing rules, resulting in a more exciting and playable game. A table layout includes betting areas for a competition wager that one side or the other will win the game as well as a proposition wager area that the sides will tie. As with conventional Baccarat, the players can wager for either side. The methodology is suited for any game where a result is determined according to ranked values such as Baccarat, Blackjack, War or Dice.

Abstract: A Baccarat derivation incorporates multiple betting options while eliminating confusing card-drawing rules, resulting in a more exciting and playable game. A table layout includes betting areas for a competition wager that one side or the other will win the game as well as proposition wager areas that one side or the other will win the game by a particular amount or that the sides will tie with a particular amount. As with conventional Baccarat, the players can wager for either side. The methodology is suited for any game where a result is determined according to numerical values such as Baccarat, Blackjack, War or Dice.