Blackjack tournaments with rules encouraging card counting and broadcasts thereof
US7637506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2009/2435
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Blackjack tournaments are described which provide for rules and practices that facilitate counting of cards by players, such as dealing from a single deck of 52 cards down to the last card in the deck. The proprietor of the tournament limits its exposure to losses by forming a pool of prize money from entrance fees paid by players, sponsorship fees, a limited contribution to the pool of prize money, or combinations thereof. Players play with chips provided by the proprietor of the tournament. The tournament may be captured with one or more video cameras and broadcast over an entertainment network. The broadcast may feature card counting reports, commentary by experts, and a display of the sequence of cards to be dealt to the players and the dealer.
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