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Method of playing an electronic video card game
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1999-02-24
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Granted: 1999-09-28
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Expires: 2019-02-24
Abstract
Abstract Traditional video poker is modified by paying the player a first winning amount if a predesignated arrangement of cards are achieved by the player on the deal. After the first winning amount is paid if won by the player, the game continues with the player holding or discarding as desired from the initial deal and replacement cards are provided to the player to establish the player's final hand. The player is paid a second amount if the player achieves a winning combination on his final hand. Traditional video poker is alternatively modified by the addition of Four to a Royal Flush as a winning hand. A player receives a higher payout if he achieves Four to a Royal Flush on the initial deal of five cards. A player receives a lower payout if he achieves Four to a Royal Flush after he has drawn replacement cards. Another variation comprises first displaying to the player all fifty-two cards of a conventional deck of cards. The player then selects five of the fifty-two cards and these cards are considered the player's matching cards. The player is then dealt his five card draw poker hand. If some or all of the initial five card draw poker cards match the cards selected by the player by card rank and/or card position, then the player is awarded one of a series of payouts.
Inventors
- 👤 Verne F. Holmes, Jr.
- 👤 Linton Mathews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:18
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244; A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F2001/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 127
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand comprises Four to a Royal Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand comprises Four to a Royal Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 in which the Four to a Royal Flush is in sequence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 in which the Four to a Royal Flush is in sequence from right-to-left and the suit is Hearts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 in which the Four to a Royal Flush is in sequence from left-to-right and the suit is Diamonds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 in which the second predesignated arrangement of cards comprises a Four to a Royal Flush.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Straight Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Straight Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 8 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 11 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Straight on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Four to a Straight on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 14 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 14 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Straight Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Straight Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 17 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 17 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Flush on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 20 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 20 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Straight on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if three cards of the initial five card hand constitutes Three to a Straight on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 23 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 23 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least one card of the initial five card hand constitutes a Jack of Hearts or a Jack of Spades on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least one card of the initial five card hand constitutes a Jack of Hearts or a Jack of Spades on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 26 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 26 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 26 in which two cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a Jack of Hearts and a Jack of Spades on the initial deal.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least one card of the initial five card hand constitutes an Ace on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least one card of the initial five card hand constitutes an Ace on the initial deal; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 30 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 30 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 30 in which at least two cards of the initial five card hand constitute Aces on the initial deal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 30 in which at least three cards of the initial five card hand constitute Aces on the initial deal.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 30 in which at four cards of the initial five card hand constitute Aces on the initial deal.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least a first card of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the first card in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least a first card of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the first card in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 36 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 36 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 36 in which the predesignated first rank is a Queen and the predesignated second rank is a King.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least two first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the two first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least two first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the two first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 40 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 40 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 40 in which the predesignated first rank is a Queen and the predesignated second rank is a King.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least three first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the three first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if at least three first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the three first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 44 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 44 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 44 in which the predesignated first rank is a Queen and the predesignated second rank is a King.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the four first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if four first cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a predesignated first rank and a subsequent card immediately adjacent the last of the four first cards in the display of cards constitutes a predesignated second rank different from said first rank; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 48 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 48 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 48 in which the predesignated first rank is a Queen and the predesignated second rank is a King.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if all of the cards of the initial five card hand have a rank of nine or less and none of the cards of the initial hand are a pair; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if all of the cards of the initial five card hand have a rank of nine or less and none of the cards of the initial hand are a pair; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 52 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 52 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player, the deck of playing cards comprising a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a Royal Flush with one of the cards being a Joker; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player, the deck of playing cards comprising a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a Royal Flush with one of the cards being a Joker; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player, the deck of playing cards comprising a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one of the cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a Joker; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player, the deck of playing cards comprising a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if one of the cards of the initial five card hand constitutes a Joker; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise Four-of-a-Kind and a Face card; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise Four-of-a-Kind and a Face card; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 57 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 57 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 57 in which the Four-of-a-Kind is four Deuces.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 57 in which the second predesignated arrangement of cards comprises a Four-of-a-Kind and a Face card.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 61 in which the Four-of-a-Kind is four Deuces.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise at least a Three-of-a-Kind; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise at least a Three-of-a-Kind; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 63 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 63 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 63 in which the Three-of-a-Kind is three Sevens.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Spades and a Jack of Spades; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Spades and a Jack of Spades; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 67 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 67 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 89
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Clubs and a Jack of Clubs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 90
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Clubs and a Jack of Clubs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 70 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 70 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Spades, a Jack of Spades, an Ace of Clubs and a Jack of Clubs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise an Ace of Spades, a Jack of Spades, an Ace of Clubs and a Jack of Clubs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 73 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 73 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a Deuce, a Four, a Six and an Eight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a Deuce, a Four, a Six and an Eight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 76 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 76 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a Deuce, a Four, a Six, an Eight and a Ten; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 102
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a Deuce, a Four, a Six, an Eight and a Ten; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 79 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 79 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 105
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprises a Royal Flush; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 106
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprises a Royal Flush; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 82 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 82 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 109
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a four card straight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 110
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a four card straight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 85 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 85 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 113
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a five card straight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 114
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise in sequence a five card straight; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 88 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 88 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 117
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a pre-established two pairs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 118
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a pre-established two pairs; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 91 in which the pre-established two pair are from the group consisting of Deuces, Threes and Fours.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 91 in which the pre-established two pair are from the group consisting of Deuces, Threes, Fours, Fives and Sixes.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 91 in which the pre-established two pair are from the group consisting of Fives, Sixes, Sevens, Eights, Nines and Tens.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 91 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 91 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
Claim 124
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a four card flush in either Hearts or Diamonds; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 125
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of playing a poker game that only uses a player's hand to determine a winning or losing outcome comprising: a) dealing an initial five card hand to the player from a deck of playing cards and displaying the initial five card hand to the player; b) awarding the player a first predetermined amount if the cards of the initial five card hand comprise a four card flush in either Hearts or Diamonds; c) the player selecting which, if any, of the cards from the initial five card hand the player wishes to discard; d) dealing replacement cards from the deck of playing cards for the cards discarded resulting in a final five card hand; and e) awarding the player a second predetermined amount if at least a portion of the final five card hand constitutes a second predesignated arrangement of cards.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 97 in which the deck of playing cards is a standard fifty-two card deck.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 97 in which the deck of playing cards comprises a standard fifty-two card deck with at least one Joker added thereto.
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