Abstract: A poker-type game capable in which participants compete against a dealer in hands whose number of cards progressively increase. Play begins with two cards dealt to a dealer and two cards dealt to each player. Whoever has a superior two-card hand must place a wager into a transitional wagering area. At least three community cards are dealt creating first a three-card, then a four-card and ultimately a five-card poker hand. At each stage, whoever between the dealer and each at least one player has the inferior hand must place a wager equal to the ante wager into that player's transitional wagering area. Whoever has the best five-card poker hand collects all wagers placed in the transitional wagering area.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enhanced roulette game. A method of betting on roulette where a player purchases at least one specific additional chip to bet on at least one certain red number and the player places at least one of the specific additional chips on at least one red number, the at least one red number is a selected one or any combination of red odd numbers 1,3,5,7,9,19,21,23,25 and 27.

Abstract: A game begins with a game wager and an optional bust wager. The initial dealer hand and the initial player hand are dealt. A final dealer hand and final player hand are formed by hitting or standing and the player is rewarded on his game wager if the final player hand is closer to a target value than the final dealer hand is. If the dealer busts on exactly three cards, the player wins the bust wager. Payoff on the bust wager is optionally variable and determined by the third card of the final dealer hand.

Abstract: A dice game, playable on a table at a casino or on a computer, kiosk, or machine, utilizes a pair of twenty-sided dice. The dice are rolled in an initial roll and the values shown on the dice are summed together to provide an initial roll value. If the initial roll value is a 19, 20, or 21, then a payout is made on a wager. If the initial roll value is 2-18 or 22-40, then that number is set as the point. Play is limited to four subsequent rolls in which the goal is to re-roll the point before rolling a twenty. If the point is rolled during the subsequent rolls, then a payout is made on the wager. Furthermore, a payout on the wager is also made if a 19 or 21 is rolled during the subsequent rolls.

Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting gaming activities are disclosed. In one method, wagers are placed on a game and cards are dispensed. An indicia of a play card is used to determine an outcome of the game. A feature bet is included, wherein if the indicia of the play card is a predetermined indicia, an indicia of the second card is identified. If a predetermined indicia on the second card is identified, a feature bet payoff is made to players that wagered on the feature bet. A method and system for a roulette game are also disclosed. A roulette wheel is used to determine which card of a deck of cards determines the outcome of the roulette game. A craps game system and method are further described. Dice are used to determine which card of a deck of cards determines the outcome of the craps game.

Abstract: A card game among a plurality of players is played by dealing hands of cards to the players one card at a time, conducting an initial round of wagering among the players, and conducting subsequent rounds of wagering among the players. At least one of the subsequent rounds of wagering among the players being conducted in a second direction opposite from the first direction. By varying the wagering round direction over the course of a hand, a button player advantage can be reduced.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems of play for a casino card game having 5-card poker resolution using community cards and a house's hand filled according to Blackjack/21 rules.

Abstract: A standard underlying multi-outcome/multi-bet game is played, whereby a bonus mechanism can reward the player relative to their underlying game bets. Such a bonus may be triggered by a underlying game outcome (which may or may not be an outcome which a bet can be placed) or by an event independent of the underlying game. A bonus reward can be the playing of one or more plays of the underlying game, optionally with different play rules and/or pay schedules.

Abstract: A method of playing a four-card poker game by at least one player and a banker who is preferably also the dealer. The player has the option to wager against the dealer, wager against a predetermined payout schedule, or both. Additional options of a progressive wager and/or a bad beat wager are also possible with the present game.

Abstract: A table card game is provided in which the players at the table play essentially a common card game with the dealer handling the deal essentially as if all players are playing a common game, while handling bets and resolution of winners within two or more groups of players among the players at the table. The table card game can be played with teams. Such teams are made up of players in different groups, playing at a same table, or at different tables. The scoring for a team can then be as a function of the number of teammate players having won as individual players. A broadcast of the card game may contain the information about the play of the game within each group, as well as the progress of the game at the table as a whole. In the case of teams, the broadcast can contain the relevant team information about each team's performance.

Abstract: A gaming system having a gaming table and including a progressive jackpot funded by a portion of the house rake of a card game played at the gaming table. The gaming system includes a tracking system capable of identifying and tracking cards dealt and wagers placed in order to identify frequent players and provide complimentary items accordingly. The gaming system is also capable of notifying a player at a remote gaming device that a seat at the gaming table is open.

Abstract: A gaming system having a gaming table and including a progressive jackpot funded by a portion of the house rake of a card game played at the gaming table. The gaming system includes a tracking system capable of identifying and tracking cards dealt and wagers placed in order to identify frequent players and provide complimentary items accordingly. The gaming system is also capable of notifying a player at a remote gaming device that a seat at the gaming table is open.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of playing a modified version of blackjack wherein the dealer is an active rather than a passive participant. The dealer selects which of the two dealer initial cards to turn face-up for exposure to the other players. The dealer also elects whether to surrender or play the hand that is dealt. The dealer further may opt to take additional cards on any “soft” hand and is not forced to stand on a losing hand. Additional modifications to the standard game of blackjack which increase the role of strategy and skill as well as increase the excitement of the game relate to doubling up which includes removing the limit on the number of cards that a player may take after placing an additional wager, removing the limit on the amount by which the initial wager may be increased, and varying the target hand value and soft ace value.

Abstract: An otherwise conventional craps table is provided with one or more unique wagering opportunities each comprising odds which are more favorable to the craps player as compared with the odds associated with traditional craps wagers. Utilization of the wager opportunities comprising the present invention attracts more players to the craps table and thereby ultimately benefits the craps table operator.

Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.

Abstract: This variation of 5-card poker is played with a standard poker deck (52 cards), and uses the standard valuation of hands. During play, the players are playing both their own hand and a “party hand”. Improving one's hand, and, if applicable, wagering, requires exchanging cards from the hand one is playing with the party hand, with the restriction that the party hand must be improved using a standard poker ranking system. Both hands the public and the private will then split the pot.

Abstract: A method of dealing a card game is taught wherein cards are used in place of dice. The cards are dealt to locations on a table and a randomizing event is used to select from one or more of the dealt cards which appear on a gaming table. To allow the player to exercise some control, one or more cards are selected to determine a roll utilizing a random method; such as dice, a spinning wheel, selection of a space at random or a random number generator. A method is used to select a card based on the selection of the space on which the card is dealt. A method of dealing a card game is taught wherein cards representing dice having a least four sides are utilized using variations of rules for games such as 1) traditional craps game, 2) Four The Money game, 3) high low craps, or 4) roulette. By repeatedly shuffling either two sets of six cards numbered 1 through 6, or one set of 36 cards (representing all of the rolls of a set of two six sided dice) traditional craps rules may be followed.

Abstract: The pay table is modified by using a randomly assigned multiplier associated with each pay category which change for each play of the casino game. The casino game, such as poker, keno or slot machines, has a pay table having at least two pay categories. For each pay category, a multiplier is randomly selected from a group of various multipliers and the selected multiplier is assigned to the pay category. The casino game is played to achieve an outcome associated with a pay category. If the outcome is a winning outcome, any associated award for the winning outcome is increased by the multiplier for that pay category.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of playing a modified version of blackjack wherein the dealer is an active rather than a passive participant. The dealer selects which of the two dealer initial cards to turn face-up for exposure to the other players. The dealer also elects whether to surrender or play the hand that is dealt. The dealer further may opt to take additional cards on any “soft” hand and is not forced to stand on a losing hand. Additional modifications to the standard game of blackjack which increase the role of strategy and skill as well as increase the excitement of the game relate to doubling up which includes removing the limit on the number of cards that a player may take after placing an additional wager and removing the limit on the amount by which the initial wager may be increased.

Abstract: A method of playing a dice game that uses a pair of identical die. The dice have a plurality of possible outcomes and the game establishes a payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the dice. A wager is established by a player on one of the outcomes. The player wager includes a wager amount and a selected wager outcome. The dice are rolled to establish a rolled outcome of the dice. The rolled outcome is compared to the selected wager outcome to identify matches of wagers to the rolled outcome. If a player has match, a payout is determined by a function of the product of the wager amount and the fractional payout multiplier associated with the rolled outcome of the dice.

Abstract: Disclosed is a card game wherein payouts are based on a maximum number of matching suits in a player's hand. Players have the option to choose the size of their hand at the outset of the game. In one live version, once players select their hand size and place their wagers, dealers deal each player two cards. Additional cards are dealt as common cards. Alternatively, players may be dealt all cards directly. Players are paid based on one of multiple pay tables depending on the maximum number of cards which have identical suits in their hand. The greater the number of identical suits in the hand, the greater the payout. Jackpots, including progressive jackpots, based on poker rankings may also be implemented. In a second live version, players may place six wagers on hands having from two to five cards. In this version, players receive four cards which may be used in combination with a single common card. Electronic gaming devices may also facilitate video versions of the game.

Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino games, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.

Abstract: The method of betting on participants in a tournament comprises creating at least two teams of at least one participating player playing in the tournament, the tournament having a series of at least two casino games in which the participating players will play; associating at least one event with at least one participating player during the tournament; a betting player selecting at least one chosen participant on which to place a bet, each of the chosen participant being one of a team and a participating player; the betting player identifying at least one event related to the tournament for which to place the bet, wherein the event is meaningful within the tournament; the betting player making a that the event will occur in association with the chosen participant during the tournament; determining an occurrence of the event in association with the chosen participant; and if the event occurred in association with the participant, determining a payout to be paid to the betting player; wherein the betting player

Abstract: A method of playing a modified poker game includes the steps of providing a deck of playing cards and predetermining minimum wagers for each round of play. Players are dealt four hole cards and a community of four cards is established, 3 with their faces disposed toward the playing surface and one disposed with its face opposite the playing surface. A round of betting is held, at the conclusion of which one community card formerly with its face disposed toward the playing surface is disposed with its face opposite the playing surface. Another round of betting ensues. Successive rounds follow this pattern, until all community cards are disposed with their respective faces disposed opposite the playing surface. Utilizing the player's four hole cards and the four community cards, the player with the highest-ranking 5-card poker hand is declared the winner.

Abstract: A casino game comprising one or more decks of standard playing cards and a layout which designates a first area for placing player cards and a second area composed of a plurality of betting areas. The object of the game being to make a good poker hand of five cards being composed of players' individual cards in conjunction with a community card. The preferred game apparatus includes a single deck of standard playing cards and a layout that provides betting areas.

Abstract: The novel video draw poker game disclosed utilizes a nine position card matrix in which two through four cards are initially dealt and displayed in one row at the start of game play. Pay lines pass through the nine positions. The player selects and holds ones of the initially dealt cards. After holding cards the non-held cards are replaced and other positions in the card matrix are filled to determine winning hands of cards along the pay lines.

Abstract: A game includes a plurality of cells and a plurality of symbols arranged in a grid which defines a payline. The game has a result equal to a random one of the symbols being associated with each of the cells. The game allows a player to associate a first token and/or a second token with the payline. The tokens have associated symbols and are used to establish respective first and second wagers. The game is played and an actual result is determined. A first award is provided to the player as a function of the first wager and a first paytable if the symbol corresponding to the first token appears in each cell of the payline and providing a second award to the player as a function of the second wager and a second paytable if the symbol corresponding to the second token appears in each cell of the payline. The second paytable reflects a greater risk and higher potential payout than the first paytable.

Abstract: A method for conducting a wagering game includes defining a game board with at least one starting point and an out position separated by multiple intermediary points. Markers are located at the starting point or starting points and wagers are received. Wagers designate one or more starting points and one of an intermediary point or an out position. Move numbers are generated and the markers are moved from the starting point along intermediary points toward the out position. Wagers are resolved based on the movement of the markers.

Abstract: The invention is a game for two or more players comprised of twelve dice, a cup for shaking and rolling the dice, a score card and game instructions/rules of play. In each round of preferably nine rounds each player in sequence can roll the dice up to three times to complete the dice combination called for in the rules for that given round, referred to as a round goal. When a player achieves a round goal, scoring is based upon the count of the face numbers on the three or more dice required to complete the round goal. A player that fails to achieve the round goal in a particular round scores a zero if that objective is not achieved in three rolls of the dice. The rules provide for the number of dice to be rolled in each round.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a cabinet, a decoration panels disposed on the front of the cabinet, display windows provided on the front of the cabinet, a plurality of rotatary reels, each of which has a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheries thereof, a plurality of symbols being visible through the display windows, a light source unit for illuminating said decorate panels from the inside of said cabinet, and a reflection units for guiding the light emitted from the light source unit to illuminate the plurality of symbols.

Abstract: A poker style card game apparatus and method which allows any or all players the opportunity to win any given round, and utilizes two hands played concurrently utilizing one or more shared card(s). The card game apparatus includes at least one deck of cards and a table. The table preferably includes a plurality of player stations, a community card indicia indicating the placement of one or more community cards to be used by all players equally in completing a small hand and a large hand. Each player utilizes the cards they are dealt, along with the community card(s) to form a large hand, preferably five cards, and a small hand, preferably three cards. A value of the hands formed by each player is then determined according to a payout schedule.

Abstract: A method of playing a poker-type scratch ticket game where a scratch ticket has a plurality of two-card, known, starter hands and five unrevealed community cards. A player reveals the community cards. Each starter hand is combined with the community cards to form complete hands. The player is paid a predetermined amount if any of the complete hands is found in a pay table. Optionally, the predetermined amount is based on the rank of the hand. Optionally, there is more than one set of community cards.

Abstract: The invention comprises methods of settling wagers in a game with a Player/Dealer pool which entail reserving some of the funds in the Player/Dealer pool to pay bonuses and additional wagers and in some cases retiring more funds from the Player/Dealer pool than the amount won or lost. The invention also includes two optional mechanisms for implementing these methods. One method is a Base Bank and Reserve Bank where funds are reserved before any wagers are settled to pay bonuses and additional wagers. The other method is a Settlement Bank where the amount of funds to be retired is separated before wagers on a particular hand are settled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a table version of a keno game. A table defines a community side bet area including a plurality of betting positions. A set of player symbols is selected by a player from among a set of playable symbols. A set of winning symbols is preferably randomly selected from among the set of playable symbols. A plurality of winning positions are configured such that each winning position displays one of the winning symbols. The player uses a marker to identify at least one of the betting positions within the community side bet area as a marked position prior to placement of the winning symbols, with each betting position representing one of the winning positions. The player is awarded a bonus if any of the player symbols match winning symbols displayed within marked positions. The betting positions and the winning positions may be coextensive.

Abstract: A card game tabletop used for playing various types of card games. The tabletop includes a circular felt covered panel. The felt covered panel is adapted for receiving playing cards and betting chips thereon. A circular, transparent advertising cover is mounted on a lower panel. The advertising cover is disposed next to and around a perimeter of the felt covered panel. The felt covered panel is also received on top of the lower panel. An advertising space is provided between a bottom of the advertising cover and a portion of the lower panel. The advertising space is used for receiving advertising therein. The advertising can be permanently installed or mounted on removable cards or blocks for inserting into the advertising space. A raised padded rail can be disposed around the perimeter of the advertising cover and mounted to a side of the lower panel. The padded rail is used for players to rest their lower arms and hands thereon.

Abstract: A new variation of poker comprising a 20-card deck for use with poker games and a table and method therefor. The 20-card deck comprises the five highest ranked cards of 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace in each of the four suits of Diamonds, Clubs, Hearts and Spades. The 20-card deck is preferably used in conjunction with Texas Hold'em, but can be used with other poker games as well.

Abstract: A method of playing a video poker game that has a plurality of two-card, revealed, partial hands and five unrevealed community cards. A player wagers on one or more partial hands, after which some of the community cards are revealed. The player then either raises or folds each hand, after which the remainder of the community cards are revealed. Each partial hand is combined with all of the community cards to form complete hands. The player is paid a payout amount if the highest ranked complete hand that has not been folded is found in a pay table that corresponds to the hand. Optionally, the hands and payout amounts of the pay table are based on the odds of achieving ranked hands. Optionally, there are multiple sets of community cards.

Abstract: A gaming method is disclosed and comprises: providing at least one player with at least one pocket card; dealing three community cards; allowing the player to either check or place a bet before the third community card is dealt; and allowing the player to create a poker hand comprising: the pocket card, the third community card and either the first or second community card. The third community card or “key card” must be used by all remaining players and the dealer to form their poker hands. A gaming layout is also disclosed and comprises: at least one player position which is adapted to identify a player's set of cards and includes an ante location adapted to identify a player's ante; a first community card position; a second community card position; and a third community card position, wherein the first, second, and third community card positions are distinct from each other.

Abstract: A board game and methods of playing a board game are described herein. The board game involves the movement of a game piece based upon the generation of a random number. The game piece is moved until the movement causes a win or loss scenario, which may be conducive to gambling and making wagers. During the movement of the game piece, the bank may inchoately match the player's wager. The inchoate “cargo” excites, tempts, and entices the players to wager and increase player involvement.

Abstract: A method of playing a game of Baccarat is disclosed. Upon a triggering event, a first card in either the Player or Banker hand is revealed, and the player is permitted to make a second wager based on information gained from knowledge of the rank of the revealed card. If the hand the player wagers on wins, a payout is made on both wagers.

Abstract: A method of playing a table card game is provided. A player makes a first wager as to whether a predetermined number of cards in a hand of cards dealt to the player will add up to a predetermined qualifying value. The player may also optionally make a bonus wager as to whether the predetermined number of cards will be a bonus combination. If the player cannot make the qualifying value the player loses the wagers, otherwise the player is paid according to a pay scale. The player may then optionally make a second chance wager and a second chance bonus wager based on the predetermined number of cards in a hand of community cards dealt. If the qualifying value cannot be made from the community hand, the player loses the wagers, otherwise the player is paid according to a pay scale.

Abstract: A method of playing a game of baccarat with an optional side bet is disclosed. According to the method, at least one player places a Baccarat Wager. Each player also optionally places a side bet wager. The dealer initially deals at least one initial two card player hand and the initial two card banker hand. The game of baccarat is played to conclusion according to conventional baccarat rules. Hands receive an additional card according to the traditional rules of Baccarat. The side bet wager is resolved after all the cards in the baccarat game are revealed. Payouts are made on predetermined winning hand combinations made from all available player and banker cards. Preferred winning hand combinations are runs of three of more cards of the same rank. Payouts may be fixed amounts, may pay odds on the original wager, and may be progressive or combinations thereof. The top payout may be split amongst players participating in the side bet.

Abstract: A spinning reel slot machine comprises a plurality of mechanical rotatable reels and a video display. In response to a wager, the reels are rotated and stopped to randomly place symbols on the reels in visual association with a display area. The video display provides a video image superimposed upon the reels. The video image may be interactive with the reels and include such graphics as payout values, a pay table, pay lines, bonus game features, special effects, thematic scenery, and instructional information.

Abstract: A casino table poker game comprises a player makes an Ante wager to play in the poker game, and a first number of cards being dealt to the player. A second number of cards is dealt to a dealer. The second number of cards dealt to the dealer is greater then the first number of cards dealt to players. The dealer displays at least a first card from the second number of cards dealt to the dealer. The at least first card analyzed by an automatic game rule of play to determine whether the card must be discarded. If the rule operates to require the at least first card be discarded according to the automatic game rule, the dealer must play the dealer hand with fewer then the second number of cards dealt to the dealer. After a final number of cards has been decided in the dealer's hand, the poker game is played to conclusion according to the game rules.

Abstract: A casino wagering game which consists of a board, a plurality of tokens, each token having a primary side and a secondary side, each token having one of at least two characteristics, and wherein there is a means for shaking the tokens, casting the tokens such that the tokens land with either their primary side up or their secondary side up; and, and wherein the payout is determined by the number of tokens exhibiting their primary side up. The payout is determined by the number of tokens of each characteristic that lands primary side up.

Abstract: Multi-player board game includes a substrate defining eight receptacles, each receptacle being associated with a respective one of eight designations of winning hands of a traditional poker game, each receptacle being receivable of chips representing wagers by the players on their attaining the winning hands, a traditional deck of fifty-four playing cards including fifty-two suit cards and two jokers, and thirteen boards. Each board has a different representation of twenty-five different playing cards arranged in a 5×5 grid with the eight winning hands formed thereon, the winning hands including one pair, two pair, three of a kind, a straight, a full house, a flush, a royal and straight flush and four of a kind. A ninth winning hand, a wild card, can also be provided.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a technique to play a card game. P pocket cards are dealt to each of a plurality of players from a deck of cards having N ranks and four suits. N is different than 13. The P pocket cards are used by the each of the players to form a five-card poker hand having a ranking. A first betting round is made among the plurality of players. The first betting round contributes to a pot. F flop cards are dealt to be seen by the plurality of players. The F flop cards are communal to the players. A second betting round is made among the players. The second betting round contributes to the pot.

Abstract: A board game and methods of playing a board game are described herein. The board game involves the movement of a game piece based upon the generation of a random number. The game piece is moved until the movement causes a win or loss scenario, which may be conducive to gambling and making wagers. During the movement of the game piece, the bank may inchoately match the player's wager. The inchoate “cargo” excites, tempts, and entices the players to wager and increase player involvement.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a wagering game in which at least one player, but preferably a plurality of players, plays against a banker. Each player and the banker are dealt five cards, discard a card, and then a common starter card is turned face up from the deck. The four kept cards and the starter card form five card hands. The hands are scored according to the rules of Cribbage. In an alternative embodiment, the game also employs the two hand feature of Pai Gow Poker.

Abstract: A roulette game including a board game surface and roulette wheel, wherein besides the traditional roulette wheel wagering opportunities, an additional novel wagering area is provided for additional “side betting.” That is, a side wagering area comprising ten individual wagering areas corresponding to a digit value 0, . . . , 9, is provided for the game board surface. A bettor may conduct a wager by placing a chip or marker on a particular digit value of the side wagering area for indicating a wager that a resulting digit of a one digit or two digit whole number roulette spin outcome will match that digit value being wagered. The payout odds for a winning side bet adheres to house advantages established for both American and European style roulette games.