Method and apparatus for playing a poker-like game
CA 2240761 A1 · Owner: Gaytan, Thomas T. · Inventors: Gaytan, Thomas T.; Nucifora, Patrick M.
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When played as a casino table game, the poker-type game of the present invention consists of a dealer and from one to six players and is playedwith a standard 52 card deck. After each player places an ante wager the, dealer deals three cards face down to each player. Each player then either foldsand loses his bet or stays by placing a second wagering bet. A fourth face down card is then dealt to each player who either folds or places an additional raisebet. A fifth face-up card is then dealt to each remaining player. Losing hands are locked-up and winning hands are paid by the dealer according to the odds listed in a payout table. The object of the game is for a player to form a five card …
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- Filed July 9, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 9, 2018.
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