Patents by Inventor Jon Muskin

Jon Muskin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Casino poker games
    Patent number: 8387987
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a player versus dealer poker game which allows the dealer to raise based on the contents of the dealers unrevealed hand. The player can then choose to match the dealer's raise or fold. Then, both the player's hand and the dealer's hand are revealed, and the higher hand wins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Shuffle Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Snow, Mark Yoseloff, Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Wagering game that allows player to alter payouts based on equity position
    Patent number: 8317602
    Abstract: A wagering game that allows a player to adjust a positive expectation game situation to a lower expectation game situation. In return, the player can increase the paytable so that awards the player wins will be paid at a higher rate. Alternatively, the player can increase the paytable in exchange for a less favorable game state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: David S. Schugar, Jon Muskin
  • Video games adapted for wagering
    Patent number: 8308544
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Video poker game with a bet doubling option
    Patent number: 8292715
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the initial bet and optional doubled bet are paid to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • Video Games Adapted for Wagering
    Publication number: 20120208623
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Casino Poker Games
    Publication number: 20120161395
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a player versus dealer poker game which allows the dealer to raise based on the contents of the dealers unrevealed hand. The player can then choose to match the dealer's raise or fold. Then, both the player's hand and the dealer's hand are revealed, and the higher hand wins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Roger Snow, Mark Yoscloff, Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Double draw video poker games
    Patent number: 8187071
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing improvements in video poker games. A second draw can be offered to the player, allowing the player an additional chance to improve the player's hand. The second draw can be always offered or triggered upon predefined conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Wizard of Odds Consulting, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shackleford, Jon Muskin
  • Slot machine games
    Patent number: 8133110
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a slot machine game with cascading reels. Reels and further reels can be spun, allowing for a plurality of lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • Casino poker games
    Patent number: 8128091
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage medium to provide a player versus dealer poker game which allows the dealer to raise based on the contents of the dealers unrevealed hand. The player can then choose to match the dealer's raise or fold. Then, both the player's hand and the dealer's hand are revealed, and the higher hand wins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Shuffle Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Snow, Mark Yoseloff, Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Video games adapted for wagering
    Patent number: 8113938
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Video games adapted for wagering
    Patent number: 8075383
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Cashless slot machine and/or amusement device with special features
    Patent number: 8070588
    Abstract: A slot machine gaming device and method which targets a monetary ticket to operate in selected gaming devices. A video poker game can also provide a player with an improved paytable. The slot machine can also pay a player using a special ticket instead of cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • Video poker game with a bet doubling option
    Patent number: 7997971
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the initial bet and optional doubled bet are paid to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • VIDEO POKER GAME WITH A BET DOUBLING OPTION
    Publication number: 20110195767
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the initial bet and optional doubled bet are paid to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • VIDEO GAMES ADAPTED FOR WAGERING
    Publication number: 20100304842
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to determine and/or update slot machine configurations using historical, and/or current, and/or predicted future data
    Publication number: 20100240432
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer readable storage for automatically deciding slot machine configuration changes. Slot machine usage is electronically monitored and ideal settings are determined from the usage. Slot machines can then be updated electronically according to the ideal settings, either automatically or upon operator approval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • VIDEO GAMES ADAPTED FOR WAGERING
    Publication number: 20100240445
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin
  • Video poker game with a bet doubling option
    Patent number: 7762880
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a video poker game allowing a player to double (or increase) his or her initial bet. After the initial deal, the player can decide to double the initial bet before drawing new cards. Both the initial bet and optional doubled bet are paid to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventor: Jon Muskin
  • Double draw video poker games
    Patent number: 7704136
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing improvements in video poker games. A second draw can be offered to the player, allowing the player an additional chance to improve the player's hand. The second draw can be always offered or triggered upon predefined conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Shackleford, Jon Muskin
  • Video games adapted for wagering
    Patent number: 7682239
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to allow players to wager on video games. The method disclosed herein can allow players to win or lose money while partaking in any video game previously played for entertainment purposes. A player can purchase play time on a game, play the game and earn monetary prizes during the game, and then redeem the monetary prizes for real cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Olympian Gaming LLC
    Inventors: Stacy Friedman, Jon Muskin