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Bingo game method

DC
  • US 5,727,786 A
  • Filed: 12/08/1995
  • Issued: 03/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. The method of playing a game of bingo comprising:

  • a) providing a player with a bingo card having a plurality of numbered spaces;

    b) providing a plurality of bingo balls each having individual numbers corresponding to the numbered spaces on the bingo card;

    c) providing an electronic number reader bingo board having a plurality of numbered spaces corresponding to the number of bingo balls used in the bingo game;

    d) a player making a wager to be eligible for the bingo game;

    e) randomly designating a portion of the numbered spaces on the bingo board with a first designated marking;

    f) designating the remaining numbered spaces on the bingo board as a second designated marking;

    g) randomly selecting consecutive bingo balls;

    h) if the player achieves a predetermined winning combination on the bingo card of selected numbers having only the first designated marking, awarding the player a first preselected amount.

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