Abstract: The invention comprises a method for increasing the payout for the main wager of the game of blackjack or Twenty-One and/or for providing a side bet opportunity during the game of blackjack or Twenty-One which are based upon the point-spread between the players hand and the dealers hand. In one embodiment, a pointspread of 1, 2, 3, or 4 would result in 1×, 1.5×, 2×, or 10× payout, respectively, of the side wager. In another embodiment, a pointspread of 1, 2, 3, or 4 would result in 1×, 2×, 3×, or 5× payout, respectively, of a side bet. In another embodiment, a pointspread of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 would result in 0.5× , 1× , 1.5× , 3× , or 5× payout, respectively, of a side bet. The game allows for variations in the rules and for other types of side-betting opportunities while maintaining the excitement of a multiple pointspread payout at the resolution of the hand.

Abstract: A player at a casino is provided the opportunity to wager an additional bet to win an additional reward in which several types of games and a plurality of tables of each set vie for the same reward. Each gaming table has a playing surface suitable for use by a game, and all the game tables participating in the universal non-progressive reward have the same predetermined number of play stations, or a multiple of that number. Each play station also has an identification number or symbol which is one of a set of identification numbers, with each number in the set occurring the same number of times at each table. The game includes an additional reward token purchasable by a player which is displayed on the play surface to designate that the player is wagering in the game. Each type of casino game has a set of winning conditions under which a player positioned at a given play station is entitled to win a portion of the additional reward.

Abstract: The method of the present invention generally involves a typical casino or cardroom game modified to include a progressive jackpot component. During the play of a Twenty-One game, for example, in addition to this normal wager, a player will have the option of making an additional wager that becomes part of, and makes the player eligible to win, the progressive jackpot. If the player's Twenty-One hand comprises a particular, predetermined arrangement of cards, the player will win all, or part of, the amount showing on the progressive jackpot. This progressive jackpot feature is also adaptable to any other casino or cardroom game such as Draw Poker, Stud Poker, Lo-Ball Poker or Caribbean Stud™ Poker. The apparatus used to practice the present invention comprises a gaming table, such as those used for Twenty-One or poker, modified with the addition of a coin acceptor that is electronically connected to a progressive jackpot meter.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game with a deck of numerically valued cards includes the steps of having each player make an initial wager and dealing at least two cards to form a corresponding number of hands. Each player is asked to select an initial winning option based on how the player expects the hands to be dealt. The game further involves dealing an additional card to each of the hands until each of the hands has a count of at least a first predetermined value, such as seventeen in the case of blackjack, and then awarding each of the players whose initial winning option correctly predicted how the hands would be dealt. The game method may also include the step of accepting a second wager from each of the players, simultaneously having each player who made the second wager select a second winning option based on how that player expects the hands to be dealt, and awarding the players whose second winning option correctly predicted how the hands would be dealt.

Abstract: To provide a universal progressive game, incorporating a number of types of games at a casino, all the gaming tables which participate in the progressive game have the same number of play stations with each play station usable by one player. Each play station has an identifying number or symbol. For each type of game being played on the tables there is a winning combination entitling a player to win in the progressive jack pot where the winning combination includes the identification number, or symbol which identifies the player's play station with respect to the table. The invention includes a proxy progressive game in which a player can wager that the progressive game will be won by a player at a play station bearing identification number which is different from his own.

Abstract: The display system includes a plurality of displays prominently positioned about a baccarat table so that the bettors and onlookers of the baccarat table can easily view the displays and know past game results. The system includes a first counter for inputting a bank-win outcome, a second counter for inputting of a player-win outcome, and a third counter for inputting of a bank-player-tie outcome. The displays illustrate a matrix to allow input of indicia into each cell based on the results of each hand completed. The arrangement of the input of gaming results in the matrix gives a new player, and/or onlooker a complete history of past games played and resulting winners (bank, player or tie), as well as the consecutive games won and the frequency of wins by either the bank or player.

Abstract: The present invention is for an apparatus for detecting the presence of a gaming token. This apparatus comprises a gaming structure having at least one predetermined location for receiving a gaming token. In a casino, this gaming structure can be a gaming table. At each predetermined location for receiving a gaming token designated on the gaming table, a proximity sensor is mounted to the gaming table such that each sensor is aligned with one predetermined location. A decoder is electrically connected to each proximity sensor for determining whether a gaming token is present at each predetermined location. When the presence of a gaming token is sensed by the decoder, the player's bet is registered.

Abstract: A method of playing a live casino card game with a video display of a wild card comprises dealing a number of physical playing cards to a player to form an original hand, the player having made a wager on a card game being played with that original hand. From a separate virtual deck of playing cards, dealing at least one card that is a video display card. At any time during play of the game, showing the value of the at least one card that is a video display card, the at least one card that is a video display card establishing a fact that physical cards of a predetermined relationship to the at least one card that is a video display card are Wild Cards for the purpose of establishing a rank or value for the player's hand. The player is then paid for attaining a hand of at least a predetermined rank or having a hand with a value higher than the value of a dealer's hand; the rank or value being determined with or without the presence of Wild Cards.

Abstract: A methods of and apparatus for playing table card games are provided wherein with multi token maximum level betting and displayed rankings of winning hands return enhanced pay out. A pay table matrix listing has the enhanced payments for ranked hands. The method and apparatus uses and has token acceptors and sensors for each player. The sensors are coupled to a count and computer for registering any maximum level bet that receives enhanced return for predetermined winning card combinations. The apparatus and its method, thus allow each player the opportunity to bet multiple tokens before the cards are dealt and to win enhanced amounts of money should specific predetermined card combinations be obtained.

Abstract: A method and assembly designed to play a variation of the game baccarat wherein one of a plurality of players, designated the banker, has the option of making a bonus wager in addition to a primary wager, wherein the bonus wager provides the banker/player the possibility of participating in a bonus payout in the event the total number count of each of at least two consecutive hands equals a predetermined number count. Typically the predetermined number count will be nine in that nine is the best possible hand in a conventional baccarat game. The total number count of nine of the banker's hands can be either a natural nine or a broken nine and still qualify for participation in the bonus payout, which can increase either randomly or in accordance with a pre-set schedule or rate of increase, set by the house or casino in the event that more than two consecutive banker's hands each have a total number count equal to the predetermined number count.

Abstract: A method for determining the total amount bet by individual players participating in multiple spins of a roulette game at a gaming table that has a chipper machine and an intelligent table terminal. The method involves interfacing the chipper sorting machine with the table terminal, allocating a chip to a patron at the terminal, counting the number of color chips sorted by the chipper machine per color, and associating the number of color chips sorted by the machine per color with the patron. The total amount bet by that patron is then determined by mathematically linking the chip value of the color chip of the patron with the number of chips of the individual color sorted by the chipper machine in the time period in which the color chip is associated with that patron.

Abstract: An intelligent casino chip system. At least one gaming table is provided with at least one discrete player area. Each player area has a discrete betting area. Two classes of intermingled gaming chips are accepted in a stack in the discrete betting area. The gaming chip of the first class, comprising the primary wager, has a first transponder containing at least value information. The gaming chip of the second class, comprising the secondary wager, has a second transponder containing value and class information. A transceiver system located on the gaming table within the vicinity of the betting area is used to receive value signals from the first transponder and transponder value and class signals from the second transponder. These signals are conveyed to a computer system that then determines a primary wager value of the primary wager based on the value signals from the first transponder.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game, such as a casino table game or video game, including a playing card wagering game method involves each player placing a multiple part bet, such as a two, a three or a four part bet. A certain position in the order of play is reached (such as with cards being dealt by the dealer, two face down to the dealer and three face down to each player), and the player is given an opportunity to withdraw at least one part of the multiple part bet from risk, although at least one part of the multiple part bet must remain at risk during the play of the game. Players inspect or “sweat” the value of their position in the game (such as evaluating their cards) and the dealer or the program for the game gives each player the choice of withdrawing or leaving a first part of the bet. Each player decides and the dealer or the software then allows the game to advance (e.g., the dealer then turns over one of the cards.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game.

Abstract: A secure game table system, adapted for multiple sites under a central control, for monitoring each hand in a live card game. A common deck identity code is located on each card. A shuffler has a circuit for counting the cards from a previous hand which are inserted into the shuffler and which reads the common identity code. The game control verifies that no cards have been withdrawn from the hand by a player or that new cards have been substituted. A unique code also placed on each card is read as the card is dealt to indicate the value and the suit. The game control stores this information in a memory so that a history of each card dealt is recorded. Sensors are located near each of the player positions for sensing the presence of a game bet and a progressive bet. A card sensor located near each player position and the dealer position issues a signal for each card received.

Abstract: A security system for use in gaming comprises, in combination, a gaming table, and a plurality of light-sensitive detectors arranged in a pattern on the gaming table. A plurality of indicating lights is provided equal in number and electrically coupled to the plurality of light-sensitive detectors. Interruption of light otherwise passing into any one of the plurality of light-sensitive detectors causes illumination of its own corresponding indicating light to cease during the interruption of light, and the illumination to return once the interruption of light terminates. Each detector of the plurality of light-sensitive detectors comprises a Cadmium Cell detector. An alternative embodiment of the system incorporates fiber-optic cables in lieu of the Cadmium Cell detectors and their associated indicating lights.

Abstract: A dice game utilizing three dice begins with players making at least one of a single roll wager or a multiple roll wager. Single roll wagers are resolved after each roll of the dice. The single roll wagers include group wagers in which players wager on mutually exclusive groups of sums, each group having substantially the same probability of winning. Multiple roll wagers may require several rolls of the dice to be resolved because, if the number rolled is neither a predetermined losing outcome nor the outcome wagered upon, the wager is neither collected nor paid and an additional roll is required to resolve the wager. A shooter shoots the dice and the numbers facing upward on the dice are noted. Additionally, the numbers are summed. The wagers are then resolved. A jackpot wager is available to the shooter without the shooter making any additional wager. The shooter wins the jackpot by rolling a predetermined combination of numbers in a predetermined sequence of at least two consecutive rolls of the dice.

Abstract: A side game with potential wagering is provided along with an underlying game. The side game may include the use of symbols or cards or card figures, and may be played live, on video gaming apparatus, or with a combination of live play and various display means, including, but not limited to, cathode ray tubes (monitors), light-emitting diodes (LED's), Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD's), plasma displays and other video gaming displays.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game.

Abstract: A novel game and board or surface is played in combination by at least two players, one being a player and bettor and the other being a dealer or croupier using at least one standard deck of 52 cards. Also used by the croupier are a shuffling machine for cards, a dealing machine for cards and a catch bin for discarded or played cards. The order of play and payoffs for each bet are set by the house or the croupier. The novel game is played by a player first placing a bet in a betting spot using chips, for example. Next, the dealer deals six cards to each player face down onto an area on the table called a pot and designated for that player and afterwards deals six cards to another area on the table called a dealer's pot in a location on the table designated for the dealer's pot.

Abstract: A protective skirt is disposed on the surface of a gaming table of the type having a player area and a dealer area. The gaming table additionally includes a rail covering the margin of the gaming table proximate the player area. The skirt includes an inner edge, which may be optionally tapered, and an outer edge disposed proximate the rail such that the skirt extends onto the gaming table surface to overlay at least a portion of the player area of the gaming table. Optionally, the outer edge has a shape to substantially conform to the shape of the gaming table. Thus, for a gaming table that is arcuate, the outer edge is substantially arcuate. In an optional embodiment, the skirt may be fixed by securing the outer edge between the rail and the gaming table.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game. The processor can also associate one or more slot symbols with the virtual playing cards so that jackpots can be awarded on the basis of winning slot symbols or combinations of symbols.

Abstract: A roulette game includes a conventional roulette wheel modified to include a plurality of tracks, to receive the simultaneous play of a plurality of balls. A plurality of independent tables are then provided extending from the roulette wheel, each table associated with one of the plurality of balls on the wheel. Each table includes one playing field for placing bets on a single ball of the plurality, and a second playing field for placing bets relative to the plurality of balls. In the method of playing the roulette game, a player places a bet as to the pocket or pockets on the wheel in which the plurality of balls will be located at the outcome of a spin. The roulette wheel is then rotated in a first direction, and a plurality of balls are propelled in the opposite direction along tracks in the roulette wheel. The pockets in which each of the balls falls during a spin is identified, and winning and losing bets are then determined.

Abstract: A device for dropping tokens into a drop box. The device may be used on a gaming table over a drop box. The device has a base, which is mounted on a surface, and a door, which is movably connected to the base. The door swings open to allow tokens, coins, chips, etc., to drop through the base into a drop box below. The door also allows the tokens, coins, chips, etc, to rest so that they may seen before being dropped into the drop box. This device is particularly useful on poker tables, where the casino takes a cut of the winnings.

Abstract: The progress of each player in playing an auxiliary incentive game simultaneously with a primary card game is controlled and displayed at a gaming table. A prize display (34) is attached to the table and the prize display indicates at least one prize available to the player who accumulates a predetermined number of bonus points playing the auxiliary game. A player interface unit (30) is positioned on the table adjacent to each player. The player interface unit displays the number of bonus points received by the associated player. A dealer interface unit (32) is positioned on the table adjacent the dealer. The dealer interface unit includes control elements to allow the dealer to display the bonus points awarded to each player on the associated player interface unit and to activate a prize award control element on the player interface unit. The winning player selects a randomly indexed prize indicated on the prize display by manipulating the prize award control element on their player interface unit.

Abstract: A domino box kit (20) (shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) comprises a sectionalized base (29) which has a recessed area for storing a plurality of domino game tiles (26), a score book (37), and a writing instrument (38), and a sectionalized cover (30). The base (29) (shown in FIG. 4) has two sections. A base section (23) has a male slidable track member (40) and a base section (24) has a female slidable track member (41) for connecting the base sections by a male and female slidable track system. The cover (30) (shown in FIG. 5) has two sections. A cover section (21) has a male slidable track member (42) and a cover section (22) has a female slidable track member (43) for connecting the cover sections by a male and female slidable track system. The base sections (23) and (24) and the cover sections (21) and (22) (shown in FIG. 6) are used as domino stands for supporting the domino game tiles (26) while the game is being played.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game.

Abstract: A dominoes starting template for providing a location for each player of a multiple-player game of dominoes a location for laying their dominoes during play. The template includes a plate having first and second surfaces, and a number of sides. The plate has a spinner hole therethrough between the first and second surfaces of the plate sized to receive a domino therein. Each of the sides of the plate has a pair of cutouts therethrough between the first and second surfaces of the plate. Each cutout of the pair of cutouts of each of the sides of the plate is sized for receiving an end portion of a domino therein.

Abstract: A device and improved gaming table are set forth which includes a frame to be mounted in the opening of a table, such as a Blackjack table, adapted to hold the chip rack. The frame has at its perimeter at least one upwardly directed slot. An air supply plenum is provided to supply air from a blower to the frame slot. The supplied air defines an air curtain to isolate the dealer from second hand smoke from the customers. In one embodiment, the frame includes ducts at its perimeter to overlay the table, the ducts including the slots. The slots are disposed at the sides and front of the frame to define a three sided air curtain in front of the dealer's position.

Abstract: An auxiliary game provides an auxiliary opportunity for players at a casino to win a prize by participating with a relatively small contribution each time they play a round in the principal casino game. To increase the element of random chance or luck in winning a prize in the game, a method and apparatus is provided for randomly choosing a winning card or combination of cards, or randomly selecting a person or group of persons eligible to win upon possession of the card or combination of cards. The amount of the prize can also be randomly selected either as a fixed amount or percentage of a maximum amount or a progressive jackpot.

Abstract: A method of playing a high/low poker game includes each seated player placing a first high hand wager in a first high hand betting location and a first low hand wager in a first low hand betting location; each seated player optionally placing one or more additional wagers in one or more additional high hand or low hand betting locations; each seated player designating at least two cards or tiles selected from an initial hand as a high hand and designating at least two cards or tiles from an initial hand as a low hand; determining winners and paying wagers for the first high hand and first low hand betting locations by comparing the relative rank of the seated players' high hands and low hands, respectively; and, if a seated player placed a wager in one or more additional high hand or low hand betting locations, then determining winners and paying wagers for each additional high hand betting location and each additional low hand betting location.

Abstract: An integrated blackjack game control system having multiple sensors and output devices, electronic signal processing equipment, passive and active operator control devices, and a computer system. The system components are capable of being installed on or near existing blackjack tables and support equipment, and to operate with standard playing cards. The system performs several simultaneous functions to accelerate the play of a game of blackjack, enhance the shuffling process, and perform continuous monitoring of key dealer and table performance attributes.

Abstract: A tabletop having multiple indoor game layouts includes a base member and a cover member. The base member has a bottom wall provided with a first indoor game layout thereon, and a surrounding wall extending upwardly from a periphery of the bottom wall. The cover member is mounted detachably on the surrounding wall and has one side provided with a second indoor game layout. The tabletop further includes a board member disposed horizontally and removably inside the base member and provided with a third indoor game layout.

Abstract: A game table system, adapted for multiple sites under a central control, for providing a progressive jackpot in a live card game played at each gaming table between a dealer and a player. Each gaming table has an ante bet region, a dealer card region, and a player card region. The game table system of the present invention includes a sensor located at each bet region for detecting the value of the ante placed by the player at that location, a reader identifying each card dealt during the play of the game to the player and to the dealer, a computer connected to the sensor and the reader and the progressive jackpot for adding a predetermined percentage of the value of the ante to the progressive jackpot when a predetermined game event (such as the dealer going bust during the game of blackjack) occurs while preserving the value of the ante during the conventional play of the game.

Abstract: In order to automatically arrange tiles of rectangular flat parallelepipeds having the front and the back which are put in disorder, these tiles are discharged one by one with their flat side down in a manner that the longitudinal direction of the tiles matches the predetermined direction. Then, it is judged whether the discharged tiles are turned with the front down or the back down. When the tiles have been judged not to be turned as desired, they are turned over while being carried; otherwise they are carried without being turned over. Finally the tiles are arranged in the predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A table top having several playing stations each with a card holder that can be separately oriented and fixed at a desired angular orientation relative to the table top's main planar surface. Fasteners on each holder permit one or more playing cards, such as bingo cards, to be held while they may be looked at and marked upon by a player. Rigid side card holder support legs engage lower spaced stops in an indentation in each playing station within the main planar surface to permit the holders to be oriented and fixed at the different angles.

Abstract: A secure game table system, adapted for multiple sites under a central control, for monitoring each hand in a live card game. A common deck identity code is located on each card. A shuffler has a circuit for counting the cards from a previous hand which are inserted into the shuffler and which reads the common identity code. The game control verifies that no cards have been withdrawn from the hand by a player or that new cards have been substituted. A unique code also placed on each card is read as the card is dealt to indicate the value and the suit. The game control stores this information in a memory so that a history of each card dealt is recorded. Sensors are located near each of the player positions for sensing the presence of a game bet and a progressive bet. A card sensor located near each player position and the dealer position issues a signal for each card received.

Abstract: Multiplayer card games capable of being played online using a communications network are provided. The card games are solitaire-related in that card plays are made to foundations using a number of different card piles. In one embodiment, each player uses a client that includes computer hardware and software for displaying the card layout for that player. The cards of the players of the same multiplayer card game, except for foundation cards, are different. Client and server software are utilized in controlling card plays to the foundations and regulate card movement as displayed using the computer screens of the clients. Certain card plays are disabled for a particular player until validation thereof is received using the server. Indication is provided on a particular player's screen related to the disabled card play. When the same card is played to the same foundation close in time by two or more players, a determination is made as to which player played first using the server software.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino table game. In addition to playing a live casino table game, each player makes an additional wager at the beginning of each hand that makes that player eligible to win all or part of a jackpot. If during the play of the hand a player is dealt a predetermined arrangement of cards, the player wins a preselected percentage of the jackpot amount. The jackpot is progressive in the unwon amounts of the jackpot carry over to the next hand. Apparatus is provided to receive each gaming token wagered for the jackpot component, to increment the jackpot meter whcih displays the jackpot amount, to decrement the jackpot meter whenever a winning hand is paid and to reset the apparatus for the next hand.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino table game. In addition to playing a live casino table game, each player makes an additional wager at the beginning of each hand that makes that player eligible to win all or part of a jackpot. If during the play of the hand a player is dealt a predetermined arrangement of cards, the player wins a preselected percentage of the jackpot amount. The jackpot is progressive in that unwon amounts of the jackpot carry over to the next hand. Apparatus is provided to receive each gaming token wagered for the jackpot component, to increment the jackpot meter which displays the jackpot amount, to decrement the jackpot meter whenever a winning hand is paid and to reset the apparatus for the next hand.

Abstract: A billiard table corner construction and method of assembly comprising a table leg having an upper portion with first and second horizontal openings perpendicular to each other, a first sill subassembly including a second horizontal opening therethrough aligned with the table leg second opening, a second sill subassembly normal to the first sill subassembly including a second horizontal opening therethrough aligned with the table leg second opening, a first rod extending through the first horizontal opening in the first sill subassembly and the first opening in the upper portion of the leg sufficiently to intersect the second opening in the leg, the first rod having an inner end, an outer end, and a transverse threaded opening therein adjacent the inner end, a second elongated threaded fastener extending through the second sill subassembly and leg, and aligned with and engaging the threaded transverse opening of the first rod for threaded connection thereto such that the second sill is forced tightly against

Abstract: A method and apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino table game. In addition to playing a live casino table game, each player makes an additional wager at the beginning of each hand that makes that player eligible to win all or part of a jackpot. If during the play of the hand a player is dealt a predetermined arrangement of cards, the player wins a preselected percentage of the jackpot amount. The jackpot is progressive in that unwon amounts of the jackpot carry over to the next hand. Apparatus is provided to receive each gaming token wagered for the jackpot component, to increment the jackpot meter whcih displays the jackpot amount, to decrement the jackpot meter whenever a winning hand is paid and to reset the apparatus for the next hand.

Abstract: A slot cabinet and base unit of this invention are provided for maximizing the number of gaming machines within a given floor space. The invention minimizes required floor space by reducing the size of the gaming machine and also enabling a player to sit closer to the gaming machine. The slot cabinet has a narrowed profile which reduced its effective width. The slot cabinet further includes a rear member which complements another slot cabinet placed back-to-back, thus reducing the overall width of two slot cabinets placed back-to-back. The arrangement of the elements of the gaming machine placed within the slot cabinet helps to reduce the overall size of the slot cabinet. The base unit of this invention enables a player to sit closer to a slot cabinet mounted thereon. The base unit may be configured for receiving back-to-back slot cabinets thereon, or may be configured for receiving a single wall slot cabinet. The base unit and slot cabinet may both be modified to achieve weight reduction.

Abstract: A wagering card game is played with a standard fifty-two card poker deck and a count limit card that is permanently assigned as the third card of the dealer's hand. Each player makes a bet, divides the bet in half and places each half in two separate betting areas on a playing surface. Two cards are dealt face down to each player and to the dealer. The players inspect their cards and keep or trade one or both. If a player trades, he surrenders one-half his total wager. Replacement cards are dealt face down and the dealer collects the surrendered bets. After evaluating his hand, each player then places his cards face up in progressive order into card docks provided on the playing surface. A third card is then dealt face down to each player, but not to the dealer. The dealer's third card is a count limit card or the representation of a count limit card having a predetermined count value (for example 5) that is imprinted on the count limit card or on the playing surface, and is displayed at all times.

Abstract: A matching card game where players are dealt five cards apiece. Each player tries to match the cards with the dealers hands. Any matches between the players match cards and the dealers cards wins. Progressive jackpots are included with subsequent card games. An automated casino card game version monitors the tracking, and jackpots of players at gaming tables. The automated version includes a table, player LED displays on one side of the table for displaying credits available for a progressive jackpot, a dealer control panel on the opposite side of the table, and a central processing unit, the player LED displays, the dealer control panel and the central processing unit together monitoring the tracking, and jackpots of each player at the player LED displays.

Abstract: A number frequency counter for games such as bingo, keno, and lotto, which comprises a housing, a display, numerical calculator electrical operation circuit with a memory add circuit and storage registers, a plurality of number buttons that correspond to game numbers, a plurality of display lights corresponding to the number buttons, storage buttons, recall buttons, and buttons for clearing a storage register, a game of number buttons pushed, or an individual number button that was pushed. When a number button is pushed a value of one is stored in the memory add circuit and associated with that number button. Also the corresponding display light is illuminated. A series of pushed number buttons or game of pushed number buttons can be added to a storage register which adds the values associated with each number button to the previously stored values for every number button pushed. Multiple storage buttons can be included to store different games in different storage registers.

Abstract: A wagering method is disclosed according to which players using an automated gaming table may:compete against a common dealer for win/lose status while wagering against each other, the amount wagered by all losing players in a game being automatically transferred to a bank from which all winning players are automatically paid; orwager and compete against each other for position, with the highest ranked players automatically getting paid in descending order, from the amount wagered by the lowest ranked players in ascending order; orwager and compete for win/lose status against a bank representing a selected banker, with the provision to automatically provide to other players, the option of becoming associates in said bank, according to an automatic selection process or priority order; orcompete against a bank representing one or more players, with the provision to automatically adjust the amount in the bank to the level of the amount wagered against it by automatically transferring the amount or part of the am

Abstract: A game includes an arcuate shaped table which is provided with a croupier's station at or near a focal point of the table and a plurality of players' stations arranged around an outer periphery of the table; and two sets of playing cards, a first set for use by the croupier and a second set to be used by each player, the croupier's cards each having one side marked with a number from `1` to `25` and an opposite side having no indication of that number and each player's card having a number between `1` and `25` on both sides of the card.

Abstract: A game board for playing a game upon which wagers are made. The board comprises an upper playing surface (12) presenting a plurality of player areas with each of the player areas including at least one wager indicator (20, 22, 24). Each wager indicator (20, 22, 24) is characterized by including a lens (27) substantially flush with the playing surface (12) and a sensor (28) for sensing the presence of a chip on the lens (27). The sensor (28) comprises a photocell under the lens (27) and in the center thereof for sensing the presence of a chip on the lens (27). The lens (27) is circular and a light (30), comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes in a circular tube, is disposed about the circumference of the lens (27) and around the sensor (28). A register (34) accumulates the wagers on each indicator (20, 22, 24) and a switching device (36) maintains the light (30) for each indicator (20, 22, 24) illuminated after a chip is removed from the lens (27).

Abstract: A bingo sheet stacking apparatus having a first panel, a second panel hingedly connected to the first panel, and a multi-sectional support panel hingedly connected to the first panel. The multi-sectional support panel is configurable between a first planar configuration and a second configuration of a generally triangular cross-section. The second panel has a fastener member affixed to a surface thereof opposite the first panel. The support panel has a fastener attached thereto. The fastener of the second panel is engagable with the fastener of the support panel so as to retain the support panel in the second configuration.