Amusement devices and games including means for processing electronic data where ultimate outcome of the game is dependent on relative odds of a card combination and/or where chance is a factor: wagering on hands of cards

US7980932B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CFPH, LLC · US

Inventors

• Dean P. Alderucci · Westport, US
• Charles Plott · Pasadena, US
• Mark Miller · New York, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 10, 2009
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2011
• Expiry date: Aug 17, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07F17/3232
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.