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Method for playing a poker game

Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1993-07-08
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Granted: 1995-01-17
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Expires: 2013-07-08
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Abstract

Abstract In a poker game variation in which one or more players play against the house, the player(s) place bets and then three face-up hands consisting of two cards each are dealt. Player(s) each choose one of the three hands and then five communal cards are dealt face-up. In a first embodiment, all five communal cards are dealt face-up at one time, and then the winning hand(s) is determined by comparing the three hands in conjunction with the communal cards using poker rank as the criterion for comparison. Each player betting on the winning hand wins his or her bet. In a second embodiment, three of the five communal cards are turned face-up, after which all players have the option of surrendering one-half of their bet and folding. After the surrender opportunity, the remaining two communal cards are turned face-up and the winning hand determined using poker rank as the criterion for comparison. A third embodiment is identical to the second embodiment, with the exception that winning players are paid a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand. For example, a royal flush pays 50 to 1, a straight flush pays 20 to 1, etc. Live casino and video poker versions of each of the three embodiments of the game are disclosed. A novel gaming table layout for use in the live casino versions of the game is also disclosed.

Inventors

  • 👤 David B. Sklansky
  • 👤 Daniel A. Jones

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 08:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3258; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/18; A63F2003/00167; A63F2003/0017; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/14; A63F2250/142

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 108
Claim 1
Independent Claim 99 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: dealing at least three hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of at least one communal card; and comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said at least one communal card, using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; and designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 99 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: dealing at least three hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of at least one communal card; and comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said at least one communal card, using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; and designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first predetermined number of cards consists of two cards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said second predetermined number of communal cards consists of five cards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 16 words
The method of claim 3, wherein all cards in each of said hands are dealt face-up.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 4, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 5, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 5, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 3, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 8, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 8, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 16 words
The method of claim 2, wherein all cards in each of said hands are dealt face-up.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 12, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 12, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said second predetermined number of communal cards consists of five cards.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 16 words
The method of claim 18, wherein all cards in each of said hands are dealt face-up.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 19, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein all cards in each of said hands are dealt face-up.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 27, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 27, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of requiring each player to place a bet before said step of dealing said hands; and paying each winning player after said step of designating winning players.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 30, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 30, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 30, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 33, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 33, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 33, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 40
Independent Claim 102 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player who selected a winning hand; and paying each winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 41
Independent Claim 102 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player who selected a winning hand; and paying each winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim 84 words
The method of claim 39, wherein said step of paying each winning player a bonus amount includes the step of paying each winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 43
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 39, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 39, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 39, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 43, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 47
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 43, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 43, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 49
Independent Claim 148 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hand, to select one of said hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player selecting a winning hand; and paying winning players according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 50
Independent Claim 148 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hand, to select one of said hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player selecting a winning hand; and paying winning players according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 51
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 47, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 47, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 47, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 50, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 55
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 50, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 50, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 57
Independent Claim 88 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said three of hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player selecting a winning hand; and paying winning players.
Claim 58
Independent Claim 88 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said three of hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player selecting a winning hand; and paying winning players.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim 33 words
The method of claim 54, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim 81 words
The method of claim 54, wherein said step of paying the winning player includes the step of paying the winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 61
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 54, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 54, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 54, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 59, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 65
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 59, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 59, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 67
Independent Claim 152 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select selecting one of said three hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said three hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, to each other hand of said three hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; in the event that there are exactly three winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning all players' bets; in the event that there are exactly two winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning bets to only each player who selected one of the two winning hands; and in the event that there is exactly one winning hand, paying off only each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 68
Independent Claim 152 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing three hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select selecting one of said three hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said three hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, to each other hand of said three hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; in the event that there are exactly three winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning all players' bets; in the event that there are exactly two winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning bets to only each player who selected one of the two winning hands; and in the event that there is exactly one winning hand, paying off only each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 63, wherein said step of paying off only each player who selected the winning hand includes the step of paying a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim 87 words
The method of claim 63, wherein said step of paying off only each player who selected the winning hand includes the step of paying a bonus amount according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 71
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 63, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 63, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 63, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 68, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 75
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 68, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 68, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 77
Independent Claim 127 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of communal cards; allowing each player the option to surrender a predetermined portion of their bet and fold after seeing said second predetermined number of communal cards; turning face-up a third predetermined number of communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand; and paying off each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 78
Independent Claim 127 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of communal cards; allowing each player the option to surrender a predetermined portion of their bet and fold after seeing said second predetermined number of communal cards; turning face-up a third predetermined number of communal cards; comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand; and paying off each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim 34 words
The method of claim 72, wherein said step of paying off each winning player includes the step of paying each winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim 82 words
The method of claim 72, wherein said step of paying off each winning player includes the step of paying each winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 81
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 72, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 72, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim 80 words
The method of claim 72, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of dealing said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 77, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 85
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 77, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 77, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 87
Independent Claim 85 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: dealing at least three incomplete hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said incomplete hands; completing said hands with additional cards; comparing each of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; and designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand.
Claim 88
Independent Claim 85 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: dealing at least three incomplete hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said incomplete hands; completing said hands with additional cards; comparing each of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; and designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 81, wherein said step of completing said hands with additional cards comprises dealing face-up at least one communal card.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 81, wherein said step of completing said hands with additional cards comprises dealing at least one additional card to each of said hands.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 81, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 81, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 93
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands including at least one card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands to select one of said hands; completing each of said hands with at least one additional card; comparing each of said hands to each other hand of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.
Claim 94
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least three hands face-up, each of said hands including at least one card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands to select one of said hands; completing each of said hands with at least one additional card; comparing each of said hands to each other hand of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim 82 words
The method of claim 86, including a jackpot component associated with said game and comprising the further steps of: requiring each player wishing to participate in said jackpot component to place a wager separate and distinct from said bet prior to said step of completing each of said hands; designating as a jackpot winner each player participating in said jackpot whose completed selected hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards; and awarding a preselected portion of the jackpot to each jackpot winner.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim 39 words
The method of claim 87, wherein said predetermined arrangement of cards and the preselected winning amount are as follows: ______________________________________ Royal Flush 100% Straight Flush 10% Four of a Kind 1% Full House 50 tokens Flush 25 tokens. ______________________________________
Claim 97
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method of claim 87, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a percentage of the current jackpot value.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 87, wherein said preselected winning amount comprises a fixed amount.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim 31 words
The method of claim 86, wherein said step of settling bets includes the step of paying each winning player a bonus amount depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim 79 words
The method of claim 86, wherein said step of settling bets includes the step of paying each winning player according to the odds set forth in the following table depending upon the poker rank of the winning hand: ______________________________________ Poker Rank of Winning Hand Payoff Odds ______________________________________ Royal Flush 50 to 1 Straight Flush 20 to 1 Four Of A Kind 8 to 1 Full House 3 to 1 Flush 2 to 1 All Other 1 to 1. ______________________________________
Claim 101
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 86, wherein said poker game is played on an electronic device and said cards comprise electronically produced visual representations of playing cards.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim 27 words
The method of claim 86, wherein said poker game is played in a live form on a gaming table with a human dealer and conventional playing cards.
Claim 103
Independent Claim 108 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of at least one communal card; and comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said at least one communal card, using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.
Claim 104
Independent Claim 108 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands each consisting of a first predetermined number of cards including at least one face-up card; requiring one or more players, after viewing said hands, to each select one of said hands; turning face-up a second predetermined number of at least one communal card; and comparing each of said hands, in conjunction with said at least one communal card, using poker rank as the criterion for comparison to determine a winning hand; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.
Claim 105
Independent Claim 153 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said three hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said three hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, to each other hand of said three hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; in the event that there are exactly three winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning all players' bets; in the event that there are exactly two winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning bets to only each player who selected one of the two winning hands; and in the event that there is exactly one winning hand, paying off only each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 106
Independent Claim 153 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands face-up, each of said hands consisting of two cards; requiring each player, after viewing said hands, to select one of said three hands; turning face-up five communal cards; comparing each of said three hands, in conjunction with said communal cards, to each other hand of said three hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; in the event that there are exactly three winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning all players' bets; in the event that there are exactly two winning hands having equivalent poker ranks, returning bets to only each player who selected one of the two winning hands; and in the event that there is exactly one winning hand, paying off only each player who selected the winning hand.
Claim 107
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands face-up, each of said hands including at least one card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands to select one of said hands; completing each of said hands with at least one additional card; comparing each of said hands to each other hand of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.
Claim 108
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of playing a poker game, comprising the steps of: requiring each player to place a bet; dealing at least two hands face-up, each of said hands including at least one card; requiring each player, after viewing said hands to select one of said hands; completing each of said hands with at least one additional card; comparing each of said hands to each other hand of said hands using poker rank as the criterion for selection to determine the winning hand or hands; designating as a winner each player who selected said winning hand; and settling bets.

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