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Double poker
Assignee: SEVENS UNLIMITED Inc A CORP OF NEVADA
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Filing: 1994-09-29
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Granted: 1996-07-02
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Expires: 2014-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A player makes a wager to participate in the game and the player is dealt two distinct hands at the beginning of the game. Each hand is dealt from its own separate complete deck of cards. Initially, a player achieves awards or payouts if one or more of the cards in the first hand match one or more of the cards in the second hand. Higher awards or payouts can be paid if the cards match not only by number and suit but also by position in each of the hands. These awards or payouts can either be flat amounts or all or portions of one or more progressive jackpots operated by the gaming establishment. After the matching awards or payouts are made, the player selects one of the hands to play and the unselected hand is voided or removed from use. The player plays out the selected hand according to the conventional manner of play of the game. The player wins or loses based on a payout schedule applied to preselected winning hand combinations and based on the number of coins wagered by the player. The game can be applied to any variation of draw poker, stud poker or Twenty-One. The game can be played in a live game version or an electronic video gaming machine can be programmed to display the game and provide the payouts to the player.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley P. Dabrowski
- 👤 Mark Sincox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:56
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3216; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A63F2001/005; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F2003/00167; A63F2003/0017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 75
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of playing a draw poker game comprising: a) dealing a player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, b) dealing the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, f) dealing the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, g) determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of playing a draw poker game comprising: a) dealing a player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, b) dealing the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, f) dealing the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, g) determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck plus at least one extra Joker card which is treated as a wild card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck with at least one of the cards being treated as a wild card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 5 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method of claim 6 in which the payout schedule is as follows: ______________________________________
ROYAL FLUSH 250 500 750 1000 4000
STRAIGHT FLUSH
50 100 150 200 250
FOUR OF A KIND
25 50 75 100 125
FULL HOUSE 9 18 27 36 45
FLUSH 6 12 18 24 30
STRAIGHT 4 8 12 16 20
THREE OF A KIND
3 6 9 12 15
TWO PAIR 2 4 6 8 10
JACKS OR BETTER
1 2 3 4 5.
______________________________________
Claim 9
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a draw poker game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin to be eligible to participate in the game, b) dealing the player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, c) dealing the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, e) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, f) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, g) dealing the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, h) determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a draw poker game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin to be eligible to participate in the game, b) dealing the player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, c) dealing the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, e) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, f) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, g) dealing the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, h) determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 8 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck plus at least one extra Joker card which is treated as a wild card.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 8 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck with at least one of the cards being treated as a wild card.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 8 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 12 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method of claim 13 in which the payout schedule is as follows: ______________________________________
ROYAL FLUSH 250 500 750 1000 4000
STRAIGHT FLUSH
50 100 150 200 250
FOUR OF A KIND
25 50 75 100 125
FULL HOUSE 9 18 27 36 45
FLUSH 6 12 18 24 30
STRAIGHT 4 8 12 16 20
THREE OF A KIND
3 6 9 12 15
TWO PAIR 2 4 6 8 10
JACKS OR BETTER
1 2 3 4 5.
______________________________________
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 8 in which the amount that the player is paid is based on the number of coins wagered by the player.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing a draw poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically displaying to the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, f) electronically displaying to the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, g) electronically determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing a draw poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically displaying to the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, f) electronically displaying to the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, g) electronically determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 16 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 16 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck plus at least one extra Joker card which is treated as a wild card.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 16 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck with at least one of the cards being treated as a wild card.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 16 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by electronically comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 20 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method of claim 21 in which the payout schedule is as follows: ______________________________________
ROYAL FLUSH 250 500 750 1000 4000
STRAIGHT FLUSH
50 100 150 200 250
FOUR OF A KIND
25 50 75 100 125
FULL HOUSE 9 18 27 36 45
FLUSH 6 12 18 24 30
STRAIGHT 4 8 12 16 20
THREE OF A KIND
3 6 9 12 15
TWO PAIR 2 4 6 8 10
JACKS OR BETTER
1 2 3 4 5.
______________________________________
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 16 in which the player is awarded by accruing credits on a credit meter displayed on the gaming machine.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of playing a draw poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to the player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically displaying to the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, e) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, f) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, g) electronically displaying to the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, h) electronically determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of playing a draw poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to the player a first five card hand from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically displaying to the player a second five card hand from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first five card hand match one or more of the cards from the second five card hand, e) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, f) the player either standing on the hand selected or discarding one or more cards from the hand selected, g) electronically displaying to the player replacement cards for the discarded cards, if any, h) electronically determining a value for the player's selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's selected hand.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 24 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 24 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck plus at least one extra Joker card which is treated as a wild card.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 24 in which each deck of playing cards is a standard 52 card deck with at least one of the cards being treated as a wild card.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 24 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by electronically comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 28 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method of claim 29 in which the payout schedule is as follows: ______________________________________
ROYAL FLUSH 250 500 750 1000 4000
STRAIGHT FLUSH
50 100 150 200 250
FOUR OF A KIND
25 50 75 100 125
FULL HOUSE 9 18 27 36 45
FLUSH 6 12 18 24 30
STRAIGHT 4 8 12 16 20
THREE OF A KIND
3 6 9 12 15
TWO PAIR 2 4 6 8 10
JACKS OR BETTER
1 2 3 4 5.
______________________________________
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 24 in which the amount that the player is paid is based on the number of coins wagered by the player.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 24 in which the player wagers at least one coin by inserting a coin into a coin entry on the gaming machine.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 24 in which the player wagers at least one coin by activating a button that deducts a credit from a credit meter displayed on the gaming machine.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 24 in which the player is paid by dispensing coins from a coin hopper of the gaming machine.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 24 in which the player is paid by accruing credits on a credit meter displayed on the gaming machine.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of playing a stud poker game comprising: a) dealing the player a first hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, b) dealing the player a second hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second hand of cards, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) dealing the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, f) determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and g) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of playing a stud poker game comprising: a) dealing the player a first hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, b) dealing the player a second hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second hand of cards, d) the player selecting either the first hand or the second hand, e) dealing the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, f) determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and g) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 36 in which the value of the player's completed selected hand is determined by comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's completed selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 37 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of playing a stud poker game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) dealing the player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) dealing the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, e) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, f) dealing the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, g) determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of playing a stud poker game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) dealing the player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) dealing the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, e) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, f) dealing the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, g) determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 39 in which the value of the player's completed selected hand is determined by comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's completed selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 40 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
175 words
A method of playing a stud poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, b) electronically displaying to the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, d) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, e) electronically displaying to the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, f) electronically determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and g) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
175 words
A method of playing a stud poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, b) electronically displaying to the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, d) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, e) electronically displaying to the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, f) electronically determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and g) awarding the player a second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 42 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by electronically comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 43 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
185 words
A method of playing a stud poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to a player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) electronically displaying to the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, e) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, f) electronically displaying to the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, g) electronically determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
185 words
A method of playing a stud poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to a player a first partial hand of cards from a first deck of playing cards, the first partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, c) electronically displaying to the player a second partial hand of cards from a second deck of playing cards, the second partial hand comprising less than a complete stud poker hand, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first partial hand of cards match one or more of the cards from the second partial hand of cards, e) the player selecting either the first partial hand or the second partial hand, f) electronically displaying to the player additional cards to complete the hand selected, g) electronically determining a value for the player's completed selected hand based on conventional poker hand ranking, and h) paying the player a second predetermined amount of coins based on the value of the player's completed selected hand.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 45 in which the value of the player's selected hand is determined by electronically comparing the poker hand ranking of the player's selected hand to a payout schedule.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 46 in which the second predetermined amount based on the value of the player's selected hand is based on a payout schedule.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
249 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game comprising: a) dealing a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, b) dealing a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, d) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, f) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
249 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game comprising: a) dealing a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, b) dealing a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, d) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, f) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
258 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) dealing a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, c) dealing a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, f) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
258 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) dealing a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, c) dealing a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, f) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
245 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards representing a player's first hand and at least one card representing a dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically displaying a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards representing the player's second hand and at least one card representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, d) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, f) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) electronically comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
245 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards representing a player's first hand and at least one card representing a dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically displaying a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards representing the player's second hand and at least one card representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, d) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, f) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) electronically comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
266 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically displaying a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, f) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) electronically comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
266 words
A method of playing a Twenty-One game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying a first Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to a player representing the player's first hand and at least one card to a dealer representing the dealer's first hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically displaying a second Twenty-One hand comprising two cards to the player representing the player's second hand and at least one card to the dealer representing the dealer's second hand, one card of the dealer's first hand being dealt face-up, from a second deck of playing cards, d) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first Twenty-One hand match one or more of the cards from the second Twenty-One hand, e) the player selecting either the first Twenty-One hand or the second Twenty-One hand, f) the player standing or receiving additional cards for the player's selected hand as the player desires in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, g) the dealer standing or receiving additional cards as part of the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, h) electronically comparing the dealer's selected hand to the player's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One, and i) paying the player a second predetermined amount if the player's selected hand beats the dealer's selected hand in accordance with the conventional manner of play of Twenty-One.
Claim 64
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of playing a card game comprising: a) dealing a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, b) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, c) dealing the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, d) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, e) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and f) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of playing a card game comprising: a) dealing a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, b) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, c) dealing the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, d) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, e) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and f) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 52 further comprising awarding the player a second predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by both card rank and card position.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of playing a card game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin to be eligible to participate in the game, b) dealing a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, c) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, d) dealing the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, e) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, f) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and g) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of playing a card game comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin to be eligible to participate in the game, b) dealing a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, c) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, d) dealing the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, e) designating distinct card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, f) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and g) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 54 further comprising awarding the player a second predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by both card rank and card position.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a card game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, c) electronically displaying to the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, d) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, e) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a card game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) electronically displaying to a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, b) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, c) electronically displaying to the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, d) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, e) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and c) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 56 further comprising awarding the player a second predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by both card rank and card position.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
146 words
A method of playing a card game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, d) electronically displaying to the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, e) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, f) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and g) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
146 words
A method of playing a card game on an electronic gaming machine comprising: a) a player wagering at least one coin, b) electronically displaying to a player a first hand having at least two cards from a first deck of playing cards, c) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the first hand, d) electronically displaying to the player a second hand having at least two cards from a second deck of playing cards, e) electronically designating card positions for each of the cards comprising the second hand, f) comparing the cards from the first hand to the cards from the second hand by card rank and card position, and g) paying the player a first predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by card rank.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 58 further comprising paying the player a second predetermined amount if one or more of the cards from the first hand match one or more of the cards from the second hand by both card rank and card position.
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