Casino game with multiple playing modes and wagering options
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1. A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
- (a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
(b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
(c) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale; and
(d) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
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Abstract
A casino game incorporates a first compulsory playing mode and one or more optional playing modes without a house advantage. Preferably, the first playing mode is a three-, five- or seven-card poker game against a payout scale based on the respective hand poker rank. Optional modes without a house advantage include head-to-head poker games against the dealer and poker games against other players. Side wager options are also available for high hands, thereby increasing player interest by providing a chance for a high payout.
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1. A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
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(a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
(b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
(c) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale; and
(d) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
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(a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode;
(b) receiving a second wager for a second playing mode;
(c) receiving a third wager for a third playing mode, wherein the second and third playing modes are without a house advantage;
(d) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale; and
(e) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. An apparatus configured for playing a casino game comprising a display, a player interface for receiving player input, and a processor configured to effect game play, the processor enabling:
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(a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
(b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
(c) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale; and
(d) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
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31. An apparatus for playing a casino game comprising:
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means for receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
means for receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
means for dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale; and
means for resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand.
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32. A method of playing a casino game, comprising:
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(a) receiving a first wager for a first playing mode, the first playing mode being compulsory;
(b) receiving at least a second wager for at least a second playing mode, wherein the second playing mode is without a house advantage;
(c) playing the first and the at least second playing modes;
(d) dealing hands of playing cards to a dealer and to at least one player, and resolving the first wager according to a poker rank of the player hand against a payout scale;
(e) resolving the second wager without a house advantage according to a poker rank of the player hand against one of (1) a poker rank of the dealer hand, and (2) a poker rank of another player hand; and
(f) resolving the first wager and the at least second wager according to rules of the casino game, wherein 100% of winnings on the at least second wager are paid to a winning player.
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