Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a data processor implementing a random number generator. The apparatus also includes a database storing libraries with a plurality of sets. Each set includes C letters of an alphabet. The apparatus further includes a user-operable keypad to input a user's choice of a unique combination or permutation of letters and a user-operable trigger causing the data processor to randomly select and display in sequence one or more of the letters to form an outcome. All the letters have an equal chance to be selected and displayed.

Abstract: A new deck of E physical cards composed of X subdecks of cards is disclosed. Each subdeck represents a category as part of human life or from our world, and comprises of at least 26 cards, each card having a face side that bears a letter of the alphabet, including 21 consonants and 5 vowels. All the cards of the deck are indistinguishable when facing down (have the same font, shape, color, and pattern) but when facing up, each card is identified by the category associated with, by one of the 26 alphabetic letters A to Z and by the name and photo of an item the card/category is associated with, if any. The deck of cards establishes a grid of X-26 cells, whereas each cell includes a single blank card without an item, or a single or multiple non-blank cards each is associated with an item. A gaming system including the deck of cards and a unique ranking system of R levels is used to play games.

Abstract: Methods of playing a game using a single set or multiple sets of entities, each set comprising of the twenty six alphabetic letters, twenty one consonants and five vowels, and may include one or more wild letters. Each participant receives one or more entities to form a “Hand” (combination) or an “Outcome” (permutation). All the combinations or permutations are identified, listed in libraries and ranked within a defined ranking system. In a preferred embodiment, the ranking system consists of seven categories, G to A, from highest to lowest, with further refinement, sub-ranking or re-classification within each category. Furthermore, since the present disclosure uses well-established probabilistic evaluation, it provides a method for ranking combinations or permutations of different number of entities. The game is presented to be played in social encounters, and in particular to be played in gambling establishments, either in a table game setup or in a single or multi-player electronic system.

Abstract: A new method of playing wagering (casino type) games is disclosed. The invention is disclosing a new method of playing wagering games that provides players or participants in the game with a Winning Frequency equal or higher than the Loosing Frequency. Its application to the conventional most popular card games Baccarat and Blackjack presents two new games as described in the disclosure with a huge improvement over the current art.

Abstract: A Jackpot Wager in electronic and table games setups is defined herein as a wager placed in a game that can potentially hit a Jackpot Outcome with a Hit Frequency of less than 10?5 (1 in 100,000 which is equivalent to 0.001%), and when hit, it pays a jackpot payout of at least 100,000 to 1. As defined, such Jackpot Wagers are rarely found nowadays in both electronic and particularly in table games setups in gambling establishments, and when found they are then associated with constant pre-determined Jackpot and Winning Outcomes and constant respective payouts. In addition, the current implementation of the Jackpot Wager in table games setups as a side wager to a table main game affects badly the simplicity, fairness and integrity of the whole game. This invention discloses variable Jackpot Outcomes selected by a participant and variable Winning Outcomes and respective payouts established by an Assessment, Management and Storing System, AMSS, to a Jackpot Wager in electronic games setups.

Abstract: In table games setup, winning hands in card games are mostly paid one to one (even money) on the main wager, and tens to one on side wagers. This invention discloses wagers in disclosed new and existing games which allow jackpot or progressive high payouts up to a hundred thousand to one, without affecting the simplicity and integrity of the game. The disclosed games and wagers are presented to be played in social encounters, and in particular to be played in gambling establishments, mainly in a table game setup and not only in a single or multi-player electronic system.

Abstract: A method of providing prizes to lucky individuals among visitors to special events or attendees at business enterprises, entertainment locations or at shopping malls is disclosed. The disclosure would motivate the general public to attend these events, enterprises, entertainment or shopping malls more frequently hoping to win a prize and to feel like being in a safer and more secured environment. The method would also provide the business proprietors with improved foot traffic and more secure business premises.

Abstract: Methods of playing a game using a single set or multiple sets of entities, each set comprising of the twenty six alphabetic letters, twenty one consonants and five vowels, and may include one or more wild letters. Each participant receives two or more entities to form a “Hand” or an “Outcome”. All the combinations of two or more letters are ranked within a defined ranking system. The game is presented to be played in social encounters, and in particular to be played in gambling establishments, either in a table game setup or in a single or multi-player electronic system.

Abstract: A video slot machine allows a player to make a plurality of wagers at the beginning of the game. The machine has a plurality (R) of reels which may be either mechanical or video. Each reel may have S symbols. The first wager made by the player is on the outcome of the spin of the first set of reels, a second wager is on the combined outcome of the first and second sets of the reels, etc. until the last wager is on the combined outcome of all of the reels. If a predetermined condition is met on the outcome of each spin, the subsequent spin is enabled. If at any spin the predetermined condition for that spin is not met, then the subsequent wagers are canceled and credited back to the player. The payout ratio increases for each subsequent spin in the series.

Abstract: A video slot machine allows a player to make a plurality of wagers at the beginning of the game. The machine has a plurality (R) of reels which may be either mechanical or video. Each reel may have S symbols. The first wager made by the player is on the outcome of the spin of the first set of reels, a second wager is on the combined outcome of the first and second sets of the reels, etc. until the last wager is on the combined outcome of all of the reels. If a predetermined condition is met on the outcome of each spin, the subsequent spin is enabled. If at any spin the predetermined condition for that spin is not met, then the subsequent wagers are canceled and credited back to the player. The payout ratio increases for each subsequent spin in the series.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods of playing card games using a standard 52 card deck involving a dealer and one or more players as well as apparatus for simulating these card games. The games are modifications of blackjack employing features of baccarat to overcome deficiencies of both these games.

Abstract: A method of playing a dice game or an electronic simulation thereof includes having at least one player place a wager and the rolling of either three dice or two dice or representations thereof on a gaming machine. In a three dice version, the dice include a single players' die and two house dice, each die or its representation having six faces with different numerical representations thereon. The total of the two house dice is summed to determine a house score. The players win if the number indicated on the players' die is greater than the house score and the players lose if the house score is greater than the number indicated on the players' die by two or more. In one version of this game, if the number shown on the players' die is equal to the house score, a second round of the game is played with all three dice again being rolled and the sum of the two house dice being used to obtain a second house score.

Abstract: Methods of playing a card game involving a dealer and at least one player are provided as well as apparatus for simulated card games. The methods include accepting an initial wager from each player and then dealing each player and the dealer two cards from at least one standard deck having four suites of cards. The cards are evaluated in each hand according to a Baccarat system. Each player is then allowed to stand with his two card hand or request a third card, the value of which is added to that of the initial cards received. Any player requesting a third card must double his wager before receiving the card. The total count of the two card dealer hand is compared with the total count of each player's hand and the player's hand must have a count at least two points higher than the dealer hand in order to win or to be a push.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game involves a dealer and at least one player. Each player makes at least first and second stage wagers against a gaming house conducting the game. The first card is dealt to each player for the first stage and a payout is made to each player having a winning card according to a predetermined payout schedule or rule. A second card is dealt to each player for a second stage and then a payout is made to each player having a winning hand of two cards by comparing each hand to the payout schedule of winning two card hands. In the event that there is at least one player who has won at the second stage so as to qualify for a third stage, a third card is dealt to each player who is qualified and a payout based on the third stage wager is made to each player having a winning hand at three cards by comparing the hand to a payout schedule for a winning three card hand.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game involves a dealer and at least one player. Each player makes at least first and second stage wagers against a gaming house conducting the game. The first card is dealt to each player for the first stage and a payout is made to each player having a winning card according to a predetermined payout schedule or rule. A second card is dealt to each player for a second stage and then a payout is made to each player having a winning hand of two cards by comparing each hand to the payout schedule of winning two card hands. In the event that there is at least one player who has won at the second stage so as to qualify for a third stage, a third card is dealt to each player who is qualified and a payout based on the third stage wager is made to each player having a winning hand at three cards by comparing the hand to a payout schedule for a winning three card hand.

Abstract: A game apparatus for a gambling-type game includes a playing table having a plurality of marked areas on an upper surface thereof, these areas being indicative of various betting options, including several different types of bets. The apparatus includes a slot machine having a number of reels with a number of indicia on each reel. Preferably there are four reels, each with a series of numbers from 1 to 6. An electrical control arrangement permits the slot machine to be operated from any one of a number of different playing positions around the table. Electric lights are arranged below the surface of the table in the marked areas for indicating possible betting options and which bets have won or lost as a result of a particular spin of the machine. A computer or microprocessor is provided for determining the results of any spin of the machine and for determining which betting options have won or lost.