Abstract: A computer controlled electronic casino poker card game with two-phase betting in each of four rounds of betting per hand. First phase actions are one of check, bet, call, raise, or fold. Second phase actions are either call or fold. Each player gets one action per phase. The apparatus has a programmed processor communicatively coupled to a plurality of player stations that each provide touch-screen interactive displays for displaying two card images, action button images, betting account balance, and a timer. A centrally located game display screen displays up to three flop card images, first and second betting pot balance, and identity of the action button location. Collections for the rake are made after the ante and after each betting round in which the pot reaches a predetermined value. In an embodiment, the game display screen includes two identical outward-facing vertically-oriented game display screens between two straight opposed tables.

Abstract: A community poker game with three flop cards and voluntary preliminary bets, such as blind and straddle. The player who initiates betting action in a hand is designated relative to a portable button, and the blind and the straddle do not affect betting initiative unless the person who has the initiative relative to the button has posted a blind or straddle. Each hand has four rounds of betting: one when the players get their two cards and one more for each of three flop cards. Each round has two cycles. In the first cycle, a player may check, make an initial bet, call, raise, or fold. A preliminary bet counts as a first-cycle action. In the second cycle, a player may only call or fold. The game is played on a nine-player D-shaped table with delineated player stations, and delineated betting line, chip storage, and flop card area.

Abstract: A card game and method of play that is comprised of a unique card game that substantially reverses the traditional rankings of poker, and is played by several players, including a banker/player. The best five card hand, that includes an eight or lower, is the winner, as determined by a hierarchy. According to the hierarchy, a low card straight flush of eight or lower beats a low card non-straight flush of eight or lower, which beats a low card non-suited straight, which beats a low card non-straight non-flush of eight or lower. Hands within each of these categories are superior if they have a lower highest card. If the highest cards are tied, then the second highest cards are compared, and so on. Each player attempts to beat the banker/player's hand.