US5722661A
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Method of playing poker
Assignee: FRED WOLF AND JOHN SKRATULIA A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1996-09-20
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Granted: 1998-03-03
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Expires: 2016-09-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved method 20 of playing the game of poker between which can be applied as an adjunct to virtually any of the numerous variations of the game. Each player places a wager 500 of the same amount. The conventional game is then played in accordance with the selected rules of play. After the conclusion of conventional play, an action player is selected. The action player compares hands with a first sequential player. The Winner of the comparison takes the wager 500 of the other player and then compares hands with the next sequential player. The Winner of that comparison takes the wager 500 of the other player and then compares hands with the next sequential player. This sequence continues until all players have participated.
Inventors
- 👤 John Skratulia
- 👤 Fred Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of playing a game of poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing a first wager of the same amount; dealing a hand to each player; playing the game of poker wherein each player may make additional wagers, raise additional wagers, or fold in accordance with rules of play; an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of playing a game of poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing a first wager of the same amount; dealing a hand to each player; playing the game of poker wherein each player may make additional wagers, raise additional wagers, or fold in accordance with rules of play; an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein in said step of an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands, if the two hands are equal, no said first wager is taken and the initial player becomes the Winner and continues play with the next sequential player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein in said step of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands, if the two hands are equal, no said first wager is taken and the Winner continues play with the next sequential player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the sequential direction is one of clockwise and counterclockwise.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the initial player is determined by rolling dice.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
197 words
A method of playing the game of Hold'Em Poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing an ante; each player placing a first wager; a dealer dealing a two-card hand to each player; the dealer dealing three community cards; each player having the option of placing at least one additional wager; the dealer dealing two additional community cards; and, the players each forming five-card hands from their said two-card hands and said community cards; all players who placed said additional wager comparing five-card hands, the player having the best five-card hand winning all said antes and all said additional wagers; determining an action player; the action player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
197 words
A method of playing the game of Hold'Em Poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing an ante; each player placing a first wager; a dealer dealing a two-card hand to each player; the dealer dealing three community cards; each player having the option of placing at least one additional wager; the dealer dealing two additional community cards; and, the players each forming five-card hands from their said two-card hands and said community cards; all players who placed said additional wager comparing five-card hands, the player having the best five-card hand winning all said antes and all said additional wagers; determining an action player; the action player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 6, wherein said better hand is one of the higher hand and the lower hand.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
214 words
A method of playing the game of Omaha Poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing an ante; each player placing a first wager; a dealer dealing a four-card hand to each player; the dealer dealing three community cards; each player having the option of placing a least one additional wager; the dealer dealing two additional community cards; and, the players each forming five-card hands using exactly two cards from their said four-card hands and three of said community cards; all players who placed said additional wager comparing five-card hands, the player having the best five-card high hand splitting all said antes and all said additional wagers with the player having the best five-card low hand; determining an action player; the action player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first equal wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
214 words
A method of playing the game of Omaha Poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing an ante; each player placing a first wager; a dealer dealing a four-card hand to each player; the dealer dealing three community cards; each player having the option of placing a least one additional wager; the dealer dealing two additional community cards; and, the players each forming five-card hands using exactly two cards from their said four-card hands and three of said community cards; all players who placed said additional wager comparing five-card hands, the player having the best five-card high hand splitting all said antes and all said additional wagers with the player having the best five-card low hand; determining an action player; the action player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking said first wager of the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first equal wager of the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking said first wager of the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 8, wherein said better hand is one of the higher hand and the lower hand.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method according to claim 9, wherein if said best five-card low hand is nine or more, all said antes and all said additional wagers are won by said best five-card high hand.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of playing a game of poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing a first wager, said first wagers not of the same amount; dealing a hand to each player; playing the game of poker wherein each player may make additional wagers, raise additional wagers, or fold in accordance with rules of play; an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of playing a game of poker, comprising the steps of: each player placing a first wager, said first wagers not of the same amount; dealing a hand to each player; playing the game of poker wherein each player may make additional wagers, raise additional wagers, or fold in accordance with rules of play; an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands; the player having a better hand becoming a Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player; the Winner and a next sequential player comparing hands; the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player; and, repeating said steps of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands and the player having the better hand becoming the Winner and taking an amount equal to the lesser said first wager of the two comparing players from the other player until all players have participated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method according to claim 11, wherein in said step of an initial player and a first sequential player comparing hands, if the two hands are equal, no said first wager is taken and the initial player becomes the Winner and continues play with the next sequential player.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 11, wherein in said step of the Winner and the next sequential player comparing hands, if the two hands are equal, no said first wager is taken and the Winner continues play with the next sequential player.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the sequential direction is one of clockwise and counterclockwise.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 11, wherein the initial player is determined by rolling dice.
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