Method and apparatus for playing a pinochle-poker type wagering game at a gaming table and on video gaming devices
CA 2359138 A1 · Owner: Andrews, Douglas S. · Inventors: Andrews, Douglas S.
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A method of playing at a gaming table or on an electronic video gaming machine a player-versus-paytable fivecard stud poker game utilizing the 20 royal cards and 4 number nine cards of the four card suits of a standard 52-card poker deck as a 24-card pinochle-poker deck of cards with player awards based upon predetermined amounts related to a paytable of winning five-card hands. Initially a "bet" wager is made by a players and from the pinochle-poker deck two cards are dealt face-down and three cards are dealt face-up to the view of the player. The player, after viewing the face-up cards is, permitted to stand on the "bet" wager or double or triple the "bat" wager after which the face-down …
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