Methods and systems of providing real time on-line casino games
First Claim
1. A game table for a remote player to participate in a card game, the game table comprising:
- a card scanner configured to scan a card and to determine a type of the card, the card having an embedded code that indicates the type of the card, the card scanner being connected to a server, the server being configured to transmit the type of the scanned card to the remote player;
one or more cameras connected to the server, the cameras being configured to capture video images of the game table, the server being further configured to transmit the captured video images to the remote player; and
a remote instruction system configured to receive playing instructions from the remote player through the server, and to display the received playing instructions at the game table in visual or audio form.
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Abstract
Methods and systems of providing real time on-line casino games are disclosed. A remote player connects to an on-line server that hosts a game center. A flexible security program allows a web site to select one or more user information fields as required verification fields for entering the web site. A card scanner at a game table scans a card and reads a code embedded in the card that indicates the type of the card. Cameras at the game table capture the video images of the game table. The video images and the type of the card are transmitted by the server to the remote player. Playing instructions from the remote player are transmitted to the game table and displayed by a remote instruction system at the game table. Slot machine statistics such as amount and frequency of recent winnings are provided to help players select a favorite slot machine to play. Other games such as trivia games, computer games and wagering on sporting events can be provided to enable remote players to play against the game center or other remote or physical players. Player reward programs are displayed and offered to the players.
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59 Claims
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1. A game table for a remote player to participate in a card game, the game table comprising:
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a card scanner configured to scan a card and to determine a type of the card, the card having an embedded code that indicates the type of the card, the card scanner being connected to a server, the server being configured to transmit the type of the scanned card to the remote player;
one or more cameras connected to the server, the cameras being configured to capture video images of the game table, the server being further configured to transmit the captured video images to the remote player; and
a remote instruction system configured to receive playing instructions from the remote player through the server, and to display the received playing instructions at the game table in visual or audio form. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A physical slot machine configured to display playing statistics, the slot machine comprising:
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a storing medium located within the slot machine or connected to the slot machine, the storing medium being configured to store a result for each of a plurality of plays at the slot machine; and
a display device located at the slot machine or connected to the slot machine, the display device being configured to display at least a summary of the stored results. - View Dependent Claims (11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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12. A method of enabling a remote player to select a slot machine to play, the method comprising:
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storing statistics of a first slot machine and statistics of a second slot machine;
displaying to the player at least a summary of the stored statistics of the first slot machine;
displaying to the player at least a summary of the stored statistics of the second slot machine; and
prompting the player to select a slot machine from a plurality of slot machines, the plurality of slot machines including the first slot machine and the second slot machine.
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15. A method of creating security requirements at a web site, the method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of available verification fields to an administrator of the web site;
prompting the administrator to select one or more verification fields from the plurality of available verification fields; and
prompting a user to enter data into the selected verification fields when the user requests entry into the web site.
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22. A method of creating security requirements at a web site having a plurality of sub-sites, the method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of available verification fields to an administrator of the web site;
for each of the plurality of sub-sites of the web site, prompting the administrator to select one or more verification fields from the plurality of available verification fields; and
prompting a user to enter data into the selected verification fields when the user requests entry into a sub-site of the web site. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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23. A method of enabling a remote player to participate in a game at a physical game center, the method comprising:
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prompting the remote player to connect to a server that hosts the physical game center;
verifying that the remote player is permitted by his/her jurisdiction to play at the game center;
verifying that the remote player is financially qualified to play at the game center;
identifying a financial account of the remote player;
prompting the remote player to enter playing instructions;
receiving the entered playing instructions at the game center;
playing a game at the game center according to the received playing instructions;
transmitting a status of the played game to the remote player;
optionally transmitting video images of the played game to the remote player; and
updating a balance of the identified financial account of the remote player.
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50. A method of a player playing a game at a remote physical game center, the method comprising:
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connecting to a server that hosts the game center;
entering verification information to satisfy legal requirements;
entering playing instructions to a game to be played or being played at the game center;
receiving a status of the played game from the server; and
optionally receiving video images of the played game from the server. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58)
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57. A method for enabling a remote player to participate in a game played in a casino remotely located from said remote player and providing the remote player with a realistic game experience that substantially captures the visual feel and excitement of the casino, the method comprising:
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transmitting images to said remote player of a game in progress;
identifying a financial account of said remote player;
prompting said remote player when it is said remote player'"'"'s turn to play to enter playing instructions during the game;
receiving at said casino the entered playing instructions from said remote player while the game is being played;
receiving from said remote player an amount of wager specified by said remote player; and
communicating to said remote player the ongoing status of the game in substantially real time.
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59. A method for enabling a remote player to participate in a game played in a casino remotely located from said remote player and providing the remote player with a realistic game experience that substantially captures the visual and audio feel and excitement of the casino, the method comprising:
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transmitting images to said remote player of a game in progress;
transmitting to said remote player sounds of the game and voices of a dealer and on-site players;
identifying a financial account of said remote player;
prompting said remote player when it is said remote player'"'"'s turn to play to enter playing instructions during the game;
receiving at said casino the entered playing instructions from said remote player while the game is being played;
receiving from said remote player an amount of wager specified by said remote player;
communicating to said remote player the ongoing status of the game in substantially real time; and
communicating to said remote player an amount of balance retained by said remote player.
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