Abstract: A method and systems enable executing of game content in a player-versus-player(s) point count game using community playing cards or non-community playing cards. A target maximum point count is defined, initial playing card symbol hands of 1-2 playing card symbols is provided to each player position, and then an order defined sequence of cards is provided. A winner among the players has a final point count closest to the target maximum without exceeding it, and ties in final point counts are broken by a better hand having better poker rank or more total cards used in forming a player's final point count total hand. Wagering events with players placing value at risk in execution of the game may also be made.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to systems and methods for player rankings for online games, such as online poker ring games. In one embodiment, a method for ranking one or more players can include obtaining game play information for a player of a game; calculating or updating a measure of player performance for the player based upon an analysis of the obtained game play information; and determining a player ranking for the player based at least in part on the measure of player performance of the player.