Abstract: A method for playing a lottery game is provided which includes the steps of assigning a designated base value for lottery tickets sold wherein the designated base value is based on a base currency valuation, periodically assigning a local ticket value for lottery tickets sold in each of a plurality of jurisdictions, each jurisdiction having a different monetary system, each local lottery ticket value having a value in local currency that is equivalent to the designated base value, and purchasing local lottery tickets in local currency in each of the plurality of jurisdictions. The step of periodically assigning a local ticket value accounts for variations in currency exchange rates.

Abstract: A method of playing a lottery game on a gaming machine is provided that includes the steps of inputting at least one credit into the gaming machine to play at least one lottery game, selecting a set of lottery numbers for entry into a traditional lottery game, playing an instant-win lottery game, awarding a prize value for the instant-win lottery game, and printing a lottery ticket having information including the set of lottery numbers.

Abstract: A poker-type card game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. Apparatus useful with the game method include a board game version and an electronic video game version which allow a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.

Abstract: Methods of playing card games wherein a dealer is initially provided with a number of cards exceeding the minimum number required to play a hand. According to various embodiments, the dealer discards the excess cards during the play of a card hand.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided in which a player may build a winning card hand. According to one method of playing a card game, a player is provided with sequential opportunities to build a winning hand comprising the steps of: providing a player with an opportunity to make a wager; providing a player with a first plurality of cards wherein one of said cards is first optional card; providing said player with the choice of keeping or discarding said first optional card; subsequently providing said player with a first replacement card if said player discarded said first optional card and providing said player with a second optional card; providing said player with the choice of keeping or discarding said second optional card; subsequently providing said player with a second replacement card if said player discarded said second optional card; and providing said player with a winning payout if said player's final hand favorably compares with a predetermined winning payout schedule.

Abstract: A poker-type card game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. Apparatus useful with the game method include a board game version and an electronic video game version which allow a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.

Abstract: Methods of playing card games wherein a player makes a plurality of wagers and is provided with an initial partial card hand for each wager. The player then receives additional cards which the player assigns to the previously received initial partial hands. The supplemental cards provided to a player for assigning to the initial partial hands can be provided to the player all at once or one at a time.

Abstract: A poker-type card game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. Apparatus useful with the game method include a board game version and an electronic video game version which allow a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.

Abstract: A casino game system which allows a person playing a first gaming device, such as a video gaming device, to play a conventional group oriented game. e.g. bingo, without leaving the first gaming device. One embodiment comprises a casino bingo game comprising a plurality of gaming devices which each allow a player to play a first game, such as stud poker. Each of the gaming devices has at least one means for generating sound corresponding to the play of the first game. A control station is placed in communication with the gaming devices. The sound generating means of the plurality of gaming devices is responsive to the control station such that the volume of the sound corresponding to the first game can be reduced at the beginning of a bingo session, in response to a signal from the control station. The control station is also capable of generating a first signal which can be detected at the gaming devices to indicate the beginning of the bingo session.

Abstract: A poker-type card game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. Apparatus useful with the game method include a board game version and an electronic video game version which allow a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.

Abstract: An electronic, poker-type game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. A preferred video game embodiment allows a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.