Computerized gaming device
CA 2049776 C · Owner: Gaming Studio, Inc. · Inventors: Richardson, Joseph J.
Overview
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A computerized gaming device and method of playing casino-type games of chance wherein a player chooses a game to play from a plurality of games displayed on a video screen. Each game has a finite number of chances per deal and a video display of the chances of winning when a deal is new, the percentage of winning chances remaining the, possible winning symbol combinations and how many major, winning chances remain. In addition a displayed record is, kept of the player's cash credit with a print out of wins and losses when he quits to claim any winnings. A provision is made to retire a deal or game whenever all the major winning chances have been won or when there are no more winning …
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- Filed August 23, 1991 and granted May 4, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 23, 2011.
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