Simulated poker for use with predetermined outcomes
US6749500B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2001/005
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for presenting a player with simulated poker play is disclosed, where the result is actually based on a predetermined outcome. In order to create a realistic play scenario, the present invention never corrects or overrides a player's choices during the play of a hand. Rather, a new solution which incorporates a specially indicated, separately drawn card is used. If a player makes choices while playing a hand that precludes the game machine from creating a final hand having a value equivalent to the predetermined amount of a win, a separate card from those in the hand is used to create a bonus award that makes up any difference. In addition, the way in which the separate card is implemented includes the issuance of seemingly random bonus awards, allowing both good and poor poker players to receive such bonuses. This further increases the realism of the play.
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