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Methods and apparatus for playing casino card games including a progressive jackpot
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1994-02-14
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Granted: 1995-01-03
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Expires: 2014-02-14
Abstract
Abstract Methods and apparatus for allowing gamblers playing either live casino table game or electronic video device versions of card games allow the players the options of (1) making wagers in both the underlying card game and a progressive jackpot component, (2) making wagers only in the underlying card game, and (3) making a wager only in the progressive jackpot component. In the live table version, a player may activate an indicator light or place a special token in the bet box for the underlying game to signal that the player opts to participate only in the progressive jackpot component. In the electronic video device version, a player activates one or more push buttons to select one of the three operational modes. The underlying card game preferably comprises Twenty-One or a five-card stud poker variant known as Caribbean Stud TM poker, but may also comprise other card games such as five card stud, seven card stud, Jacks or better, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel A. Jones
- 👤 Mark W. Duron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:44
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/18; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F2001/008; A63F2003/00167; A63F2003/0017; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/14; A63F2250/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An electronic device for playing a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component, comprising: means for allowing a player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (2); means for electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand; means for settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3); means for electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements; and means for settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component only if the player selects wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An electronic device for playing a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component, comprising: means for allowing a player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (2); means for electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand; means for settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3); means for electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements; and means for settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component only if the player selects wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Twenty-One.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Caribbean Stud™ poker.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said means for allowing a player to select one of three wagering options comprises at least one push button.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
An electronic device for playing a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component, comprising: means for allowing a player to select one of at least two wagering options comprising of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (2) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (2) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (1); means for electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand; means for settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (2); means for electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements; and means for settling the wager in the progressive jackpot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
162 words
An electronic device for playing a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component, comprising: means for allowing a player to select one of at least two wagering options comprising of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (2) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (2) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (1); means for electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand; means for settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (2); means for electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements; and means for settling the wager in the progressive jackpot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Twenty-One.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Caribbean Stud™ poker.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electronic device of claim 5, wherein said means for allowing a player to select one of at least two wagering options comprises at least one push button.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
187 words
A method of playing an electronic simulation of a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component on an electronic device comprising the steps of: allowing a player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (2); electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand and settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3); and electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements and settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component only if the player selects wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 12
Independent Claim
187 words
A method of playing an electronic simulation of a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component on an electronic device comprising the steps of: allowing a player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (2); electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand and settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (1) or (3); and electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements and settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component only if the player selects wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Twenty-One.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Caribbean Stud™ poker.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing an electronic simulation of a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component on an electronic device comprising the steps of: allowing a player to select one of at least two wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (2) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (2) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (1); electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand and settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (2); and electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements and settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing an electronic simulation of a casino card game including a progressive jackpot component on an electronic device comprising the steps of: allowing a player to select one of at least two wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (2) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; electronically simulating and displaying to a player both player and dealer card hands if the player selects wagering option (2) and displaying only a player card hand if the player selects wagering option (1); electronically comparing the player hand against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules to determine the winning hand and settling the wager in the underlying card game only if the player selects wagering option (2); and electronically determining if the player hand corresponds to one or more predetermined winning card arrangements and settling the wager in the progressive jackpot component.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Twenty-One.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 12, wherein the underlying casino card game comprises Caribbean Stud™ poker.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino card table game, comprising: a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; means associated with each player location for the player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; and means for decreasing 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 only if the player has elected wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino card table game, comprising: a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; means associated with each player location for the player to select one of three wagering options consisting of (1) placing a wager to participate only in the underlying card game, (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; and means for decreasing 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 only if the player has elected wagering option (2) or (3).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising means for providing a positive indication of a selection by a player of wagering option (2).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said means for providing a positive indication comprises a light.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino card table game, comprising: a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; means associated with each player location for the player to select one of at least two wagering options consisting of (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; and means for decreasing 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
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino card table game, comprising: a gaming table having a plurality of player locations at which a player receives playing cards from a dealer; means associated with each player location for the player to select one of at least two wagering options consisting of (2) placing a wager to participate only in the progressive jackpot component, and (3) placing wagers to participate in both the underlying card game and the progressive jackpot component; means for indicating on a jackpot meter the amount in the jackpot; and means for decreasing 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 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising means for providing a positive indication of a selection by a player of wagering option (2).
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said means for providing a positive indication comprises a light.
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