“Buy a peek” gaming methods and devices
US9317990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3227
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and devices for providing wagering games. A player pays an initial price to play a wagering game according to normal game rules. Game information that would normally be concealed from the player is offered for an additional price. In some implementations, the wagering game is a poker game and the game information is draw card information. The additional price may increase according to the amount of game information provided. In some implementations, a paytable percentage for the wagering game decreases according to the amount of game information provided.
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