Apparatus and method for poker game with additional draw card options
US7297057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3293
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming device having a poker game with multiple options for the player to purchase extra cards. In one embodiment a stud five card hand is dealt to the player. The player can keep the five cards or purchase an extra card at a first cost. If the player purchases the first card, the player can thereafter keep the six card hand or purchase a second card at a second higher cost. This cycle is repeated for up to a predetermined number of cards such as five additional cards in one embodiment. When five additional cards are purchased, the game provides any accrued award to the player.
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