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Method of playing a wagering game
Assignee: GAMING EDGE TECHNOLOGY Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-23
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Granted: 1992-08-25
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Expires: 2011-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A method for playing a wagering game whose outcome is determined by randomly received symbols is provided. Initially, symbols such as cards having a numerical value of one, two, or three as well as a designation as one of two suits are supplied. A wager by at least one player is then made on the attaining of a net total of a hand of received symbols. The net total of a hand is equal to a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of one suit less a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of the other suit. Where there are at least two players, the net total of each hand dealt is determined and the net totals of the hands are compared to determine which net total is closest to a predetermined winning total of seven without exceeding the winning total. In addition, there are also no value cards having no suit which are dealt. The play can include the presenting to each player of an optional hit card after the first three cards are received. If desired, an additional wager can be made by a receiving player that the receiving player will receive at least two of the first three cards of a selected suit. Optionally, another additional wager can be made that the receiving player net total will be equal to that of the dealer. Alternately, the symbols are displayed on a video display screen as part of an electronic game device.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B. Boylan
- 👤 Anthony J. DeLise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:00
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F1/00; A63F2001/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of playing a wagering game whose outcome is determined by randomly received symbols comprising the steps of: supplying of symbols having a numerical value as well as a designation as one of two suits; wagering, by at least one player, on the attaining of a net total of a hand of received symbols, where the net total of a hand is equal to a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of one suit less a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of the other suit; dealing a hand of the symbols to the player; determining of the net total of the hand; and settling of the wager based on the hand determination.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of playing a wagering game whose outcome is determined by randomly received symbols comprising the steps of: supplying of symbols having a numerical value as well as a designation as one of two suits; wagering, by at least one player, on the attaining of a net total of a hand of received symbols, where the net total of a hand is equal to a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of one suit less a gross total of added numerical values of the symbols of the other suit; dealing a hand of the symbols to the player; determining of the net total of the hand; and settling of the wager based on the hand determination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are at least two players; and wherein said dealing step includes the dealing of a hand to each of the players, and wherein said determining step includes the determining of the net total of each hand dealt and the step of comparing the net totals of the hands to determine which net total is closest to a predetermined winning total without exceeding the winning total.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 2 wherein the players include a house against which each other player wagers; and wherein said settling step is performed by the house.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 2 wherein the supplied symbols are cards; and wherein said dealing step includes the dealing of a certain number of the cards to each player.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 4 wherein the supplying step supplies cards having numerical values of one, two or three; and wherein the predetermined winning total compared against is seven.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 5 wherein there are also no value cards having no suit which are dealt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 6 wherein said dealing step includes the dealing of three cards to each player, the making of an additional wager, and the presenting to each player of an optional hit card.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 7 wherein said dealing step also includes the paying of an ante to a dealer of the cards by each other player who receives a hit card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 7 wherein said wagering step also includes the step of making an additional wager by a receiving player that the receiving player will receive at least two of the first three cards of a selected suit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 9 wherein said wagering step further includes the step of making an additional wager by a receiving player that the receiving player net total will be equal to that of the dealer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wagering step also includes the step of making an additional wager by a receiving player that the receiving player will receive at least two of the first three cards of a selected suit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 1 wherein the supplying step includes the step of displaying the symbols on a video display screen as part of an electronic game device; wherein said wagering step includes the registering of a wager in the game device and activating of the game device; and wherein said settling step includes the registering of net credits in the game device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 12 wherein the dealing step includes the dealing of representations of cards on the video display screen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method of playing a wagering game as claimed in claim 13 wherein said wagering step further includes the registering of an additional wager that at least two of the first three cards will be of a selected suit.
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