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Method of playing a poker game

a poker game and card game technology, applied in the field of poker variation card game, can solve the problems of uncomplicated game and exciting

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-09-12
WELLS JEFFREY MICHAEL
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[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide an exciting and interesting wagering game that is easy to learn and that is largely based on stud and hold'em poker principals as modified when a wild card is utilized.
[0016] It is another object of the present invention to provide new variations and improvements to known wagering games by both allowing the wild card rank to be different for every deal, and by providing that each player has at least one wild card every hand. These improvements are made while still providing the player with the opportunity to determine when additional wagers will be made.
[0017] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a wagering game that is easy to learn, yet demands skill of players in making strategic decisions about when and upon which cards to make second bets. A further object of the present invention is to provide a unique, exciting card game for play in casinos or at home and on various media including casino tables, video poker machines, video lottery terminals or home computers.

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The game is uncomplicated, exciting, and provides the player with the opportunity to determine when they will make successive wagers.

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[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus for the wagering game of the present invention includes a typical casino gambling or gaming table 10. The table 10 has a curved side 11 for accommodating six to seven players and a straight side 12 for accommodating the dealer. The table 10 has a flat surface 13 covered with felt or other appropriate material. Although six playing positions or locations 14a-f for individual players are provided, it is not essential to the game that exactly six persons play and as many as twelve players may participate. For casino play, a maximum of six or seven players provides for a game that is easily manageable by the dealer and house, and one in which the individual players feel more involved. A house dealer position 15, including an area suitable for displaying the community wild card 16, is provided.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 2, the player's game board consists of two primary and one secondary, separate and distinct wage...

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A poker variation game involving multiple wagers and the utilization of a wild card. Cards are dealt by the dealer, two cards face down to each player and one community wild card dealt face up. Players inspect their cards and determine whether to fold, or to make a second bet. The variation provides the improvements of allowing the rank of the wild card to be different for every deal, and provides that each player gets at least one wild card on every hand. All bets are ultimately resolved according to a predetermined payout schedule.

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[0001] This Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 259,935 filed on Jan. 8, 2001.[0002] 1. Technical Field[0003] The present invention relates to a method for playing a poker variation card game involving the utilization of a wild card and multiple wagers. The game can be played with a standard deck of cards or by video machine technology in a casino or home environment. In particular, it relates to a method for playing a wagering game, wherein the game is a variation of stud poker and provides players with the opportunity to determine when additional wagers will be made. Further, the particular invention provides the improvements of allowing the wild card rank to be different for every deal, and of giving each player at least one wild card every hand.[0004] 2. Background Art[0005] There are numerous wagering games used for gambling. Such games should be simple to understand, yet exciting to play, and should give the player the opportunity to determine...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F3/00A63F1/00
CPCA63F3/00157A63F2001/005
Inventor WELLS, JEFFREY MICHAEL
Owner WELLS JEFFREY MICHAEL
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