Method of and apparatus for gaming

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.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 11 / 530,066 filed Sep. 8, 2006, currently pending, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; which is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 11 / 292,663 filed Dec. 2, 2005, currently pending, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; and of application Ser. No. 11 / 055,765 filed Feb. 11, 2005, abandoned, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; which is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 11 / 039,181 filed Jan. 20, 2005, abandoned, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; which is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 10 / 860,398 filed Jun. 3, 2004, abandoned, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10 / 403,275 filed Apr. 1, 2003, a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0009]The assignment of portions of the craps table to betting opportunities more favorable to the player is ultimately advantageous to the operator of the craps table in that craps tables incorporating the present invention will attract additional players as compared with conventional craps tables not incorporating the present invention. Thus, because all bets or wagers available in the game of craps ultimately favor the house to a greater or lesser degree, operators of craps tables incorporating the present invention will ultimately realize increased revenues as opposed to operators of conventional craps tables.

[0011]In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention there is provided a different wagering opportunity for a player to wager that a “hard” number will be thrown, the difference being that the bet is not lost if the selected number is thrown in a combination other than doubles. This provides a better betting alternative to the player because the only throw that defeats the bet is a seven, and may be referred to as a “Softways” bet.

Problems solved by technology

Also, the payout resulting from a winning “BIG 6” or “BIG 8” is considered inadequate by most craps players.

However, if the selected number is rolled in a combination other than doubles, the player loses the bet.

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