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Apparatus for progressive jackpot gaming
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1993-03-31
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Granted: 1994-11-15
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Expires: 2013-03-31
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel A. Jones
- 👤 James P. Suttle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/18; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3258; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A63F2003/00167; A63F2003/0017; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/14; A63F2250/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which the player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which the player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising indicator signal means associated with each playing location for indicating that a gaming token has been wagered.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an indicator associated with each playing location for indicating that a gaming token has been wagered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a light indicator associated with each playing location for indicating that a gaming token has been wagered.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of said gaming tables electronically interconnected to a common jackpot component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a jackpot reset control including a plurality of buttons such that manual activation of one of said buttons corresponding to a particular one of a plurality of predetermined winning arrangements of the playing cards achieved by a player decrements the amount shown on the jackpot meter in accordance with a predetermined payoff table.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a jackpot reset control means for decrementing the amount shown on said jackpot meter upon achievement by a player of a particular one of a plurality of predetermined winning arrangements of the playing cards in accordance with a predetermined payoff table.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising lockout switch means for preventing a player from participating in said jackpot component after activation of said lockout switch means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a sensor for recognizing wagering of a gaming token.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a light sensor for recognizing wagering of a gaming token.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising reset switch means for resetting the apparatus at the end of each hand of the game.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means adjacent a dealer location for independently registering placement of a gaming token at each of said player locations.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
143 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for recognizing placement of a gaming token; e) )e means responsive to said recognizing means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; f) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
143 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for recognizing placement of a gaming token; e) )e means responsive to said recognizing means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; f) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
162 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) wagering means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) a numerical display associated with each of said wagering means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) recognition means associated with each of said wagering means for recognizing placement of a gaming token; e) incrementing means responsive to said recognition means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and f) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
162 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) wagering means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) a numerical display associated with each of said wagering means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) recognition means associated with each of said wagering means for recognizing placement of a gaming token; e) incrementing means responsive to said recognition means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and f) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token received; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token received; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a-dealer; b) means associated with each player location for activating said additional jackpot component for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each player activation of said additional jackpot component; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a-dealer; b) means associated with each player location for activating said additional jackpot component for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each player activation of said additional jackpot component; and e) means for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
256 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a plurality of electronically interconnected live casino table games comprising: a) a plurality of gaming tables each having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer at a dealer location; b) token receiving means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which the player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means associated with said plurality of gaming tables for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) a light sensor associated with each of said receiving means for recognizing said placement of a gaming token; e) a light indicator associated with each playing location and responsive to an associated light sensor for indicating said placement of a gaming token; f) means adjacent said dealer location and associated with said light sensors for registering placement of a gaming token; g) a lockout switch adjacent said dealer location and associated with each token receiving means to prevent tokens placed after dealer activation of said lockout switch from activating said light indicators; h) a reset switch adjacent said dealer location and associated with each said token receiving means to enable each of said light indicators to be reset at the end of each hand; and i) means associated with each of said light sensors for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
256 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a plurality of electronically interconnected live casino table games comprising: a) a plurality of gaming tables each having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer at a dealer location; b) token receiving means associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which the player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means associated with said plurality of gaming tables for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) a light sensor associated with each of said receiving means for recognizing said placement of a gaming token; e) a light indicator associated with each playing location and responsive to an associated light sensor for indicating said placement of a gaming token; f) means adjacent said dealer location and associated with said light sensors for registering placement of a gaming token; g) a lockout switch adjacent said dealer location and associated with each token receiving means to prevent tokens placed after dealer activation of said lockout switch from activating said light indicators; h) a reset switch adjacent said dealer location and associated with each said token receiving means to enable each of said light indicators to be reset at the end of each hand; and i) means associated with each of said light sensors for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising: j) a jackpot reset control including a plurality of buttons adjacent said dealer location such that manual activation by a dealer of one of said buttons corresponding to a particular one of a plurality of predetermined winning arrangements of the playing cards achieved by a player decrements the amount shown on the jackpot meter in accordance with a predetermined payoff table.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a wager receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a wager receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) an acceptor associated with each player location for accepting a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) an acceptor associated with each player location for accepting a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) a sensor for recognizing the receiving of a gaming token and an associated control circuit for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) a sensor for recognizing the receiving of a gaming token and an associated control circuit for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token wagered; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) wagering means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) a numerical display associated with each of said wagering means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means associated with each of said wagering means for sensing placement of a gaming token; e) means responsive to said sensing means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and f) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) wagering means associated with each player location for the player to place a gaming token to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) a numerical display associated with each of said wagering means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means associated with each of said wagering means for sensing placement of a gaming token; e) means responsive to said sensing means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token placed; and f) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token received; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) a receiver associated with each player location for receiving a gaming token by which a player makes a wager to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each gaming token received; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) an activator associated with each player location to activate said additional jackpot component for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each player activation of said additional jackpot component; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for including a jackpot component as an additional feature in a live casino table game comprising: a) a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; b) an activator associated with each player location to activate said additional jackpot component for the player to participate in the additional jackpot component of the live casino table card game; c) means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; d) means for increasing the amount shown on the jackpot meter a preselected amount for each player activation of said additional jackpot component; and e) a jackpot reset control for decrementing the amount shown on the jackpot meter by the amount won by a player if the player achieves a predetermined arrangement of the playing cards.
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