US2007273097A1PendingUtilityA1

Method of playing blackjack with an innovative side wager

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 24, 2006Filed: May 24, 2006Published: Nov 29, 2007
Est. expiryMay 24, 2026(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael A. Kirkutis
G07F 17/3293G07F 17/32A63F 1/00A63F 2001/003
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Abstract

This invention presents methods for playing live and electronic Blackjack-style games with an optional side wager incorporating a bonus or Jackpot feature. The essence of the instant invention is the making of a side bet in the game of Blackjack where the player making the side bet is wagering that he or she will be dealt two Aces, which will then be split and (depending upon casino rules and State Gaming Commission regulations) re-split as additional Aces are dealt, with the ultimate goal of subsequently being dealt Ten value cards that will result in “21” when paired with previously dealt Aces. Additional payouts are available if the “21's” are of a specified rank, suit, and color. This invention presents the opportunity for a unique combination of significant payouts for the player, increased revenue for the casino, and relative simplicity while retaining the basic nature of Blackjack.

Claims

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1 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and two or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split once only,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands,   d. if Ten value cards are dealt to the player in (c) above, the casino pays off according to a pre-established scheme for the final hands that are created by the split of the initial two Aces.   
   
   
       2 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 1  where the Ten value cards are matching Ten value cards. 
   
   
       3 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 1  where the Aces are of the same suit. 
   
   
       4 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 1  where the matching Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       5 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 1  where the suited Aces and suited matching Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       6 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and one or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split up to three times,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the initial goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands with the additional goal of being dealt additional Aces,   d. if additional Aces are dealt to the player in (c) above, the player splits the hands with the additional Aces (splits 2 and further split 3) and continues playing Blackjack with the additional goal of being dealt Ten value cards on the split Aces.   
   
   
       7 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 6  where the Ten value cards are matching Ten value cards. 
   
   
       8 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 6  with at least 4 or more standard decks of cards. 
   
   
       9 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 6  where the Aces are of the same suit. 
   
   
       10 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 6  where the matching Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       11 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 6  where the suited Aces and suited matching Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       12 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and two or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split once only,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands,   d. if Ten value cards are dealt to the player in (c) above, the casino pays off according to a pre-established scheme for the final hands that are created by the split of the initial two Aces.   
   
   
       13 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 12  where the Aces are of the same suit. 
   
   
       14 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 12  where the Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       15 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 12  where the suited Aces and suited Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       16 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and four or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split up to three times,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the initial goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands with the additional goal of being dealt additional Aces,   d. if additional Aces are dealt to the player in (c) above, the player splits the hands with the additional Aces (splits 2 and further split 3) and continues playing Blackjack with the additional goal of being dealt Ten value cards on the split Aces.   
   
   
       17 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 16  where the Aces are of the same suit. 
   
   
       18 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 16  where the Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       19 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 16  where the suited Aces and suited Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       20 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and one or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split once only,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands,   d. if Ten value cards are dealt to the player in (c) above, the casino pays off according to a pre-established scheme for the final hands that are created by the split of the initial two Aces.   
   
   
       21 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the Aces are of the same color. 
   
   
       22 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the Aces are of the same suit. 
   
   
       23 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the Ten value cards are of the same color. 
   
   
       24 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       25 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the same color Aces and same color Ten value cards are of the same color. 
   
   
       26 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 20  where the same suited Aces and same suited Ten value cards are of the same suit. 
   
   
       27 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game with a dealer, at least one player, and two or more standard decks of cards comprising the steps of:
 a. a player placing a bet for a standard Blackjack game wherein Aces are allowed to be split up to three times,   b. the same player as in (a) above placing an additional side bet with the initial goal of being dealt two Aces,   c. if two Aces are dealt to the player in (b), the player splits those two Aces (split no. 1) into two separate hands, and then is dealt an additional card for each of the two split hands and continues playing Blackjack in each of said two separate hands with the additional goal of being dealt additional Aces,   d. if additional Aces are dealt to the player in (c) above, the player splits the hands with the additional Aces (splits 2 and further split 3) and continues playing Blackjack with the additional goal of being dealt Ten value cards on the split Aces.   
   
   
       28 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 27  where the Aces are of the same color. 
   
   
       29 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 27  where the Ten value cards are of the same color. 
   
   
       30 . A method of playing a computerized or live card game as in  claim 27  where the colored Aces and colored Ten value cards are of the same color.

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