Poker game system and system with a secondary award feature having an expected value dependent on the ranking of a primary game outcome
US9269233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3244
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming system and method for conducting a poker-themed wagering game. A basic wager is accepted to play the poker-themed wagering game via a wager input device. A plurality of symbol-bearing objects are provided to form a user-playable hand on a display. A payoff is awarded based on a non-monetary ranking of the user-playable hand meeting a predetermined criterion via a controller. The opportunity to earn a bonus feature is provided. The bonus feature has an expected value based on the ranking of the user playable hand meeting one of the predetermined criterion.
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