Method for making a secondary wager on a primary game of chance

Abstract

Disclosed in this specification is a method for making a secondary wager on a primary game. In one embodiment, the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the primary game. The odds of winning the secondary game change from one round to the next. In certain aspects of the invention, a chip is provided to help track the current number of favorable outcomes of the secondary wager.

1 . A method of playing a wagering game comprising the steps of:
 (a) establishing rules of play for a primary game that may be played in a series of rounds,   (b) affording a player an opportunity to make a primary wager on each round of the primary game in accordance with the established rules of the primary game,   (c) establishing rules of play for a secondary wager to be played substantially concurrently with the primary game wherein the odds of receiving a favorable outcome of the secondary wager depend upon the current number of favorable outcomes of the secondary wager and the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the primary game, wherein
 (i) if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is set to an initial value, 
 (ii) if the outcome of the secondary wager is favorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is incremented, 
   (d) affording a player an opportunity to make a secondary wager on a series of rounds of play of the primary game,   (e) playing a series of rounds of the primary game in accordance with the established rules,   (f) determining if a secondary wager was made, wherein if the secondary wager was made, determining the outcome of the secondary wager.   
   
   
       2 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein if the outcome of the secondary wager is favorable, then the player of the secondary wager is afforded the opportunity to make another secondary wager on the next round of the primary game. 
   
   
       3 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable, the player of the secondary wager is afforded the opportunity to be rewarded with a payout in accordance with the current number of favorable outcomes, and thereafter the current number of favorable outcomes is set to the initial value. 
   
   
       4 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein if the outcome of the secondary wager is favorable, the player of the secondary wager is afforded the opportunity to be rewarded with a payout in accordance with the current number of favorable outcomes, and the current number of favorable outcomes is incremented. 
   
   
       5 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the player recited in step (b) and the player recited in step (d) are the same player. 
   
   
       6 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the player recited in step (b) and the player recited in step (d) are different players. 
   
   
       7 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein during the opportunity to make a secondary wager, the player of the secondary wager selects criteria of the secondary wager in accordance with the established rules of the secondary wager. 
   
   
       8 . A method of playing a wagering game comprising the steps of:
 (a) establishing rules of play for a primary game that may be played in a series of rounds,   (b) affording a player an opportunity to make a primary wager on each round of the primary game in accordance with the established rules of the primary game,   (c) establishing rules of play for a secondary wager to be played substantially concurrently with the primary game wherein a chip is wagered, and the odds of receiving a favorable outcome of the secondary wager depend upon the current number of favorable outcomes of the secondary wager and the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the primary game, wherein
 (i) if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is set to an initial value and the chip is confiscated, 
 (ii) if the outcome of the secondary wager is favorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is incremented and the chip is either:
 (1) exchanged for an incremented chip which is used in a subsequent round of secondary wagering, or 
 (2) surrendered for a payout which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes and reinitializing the number of favorable outcomes, 
 
   (d) affording a player an opportunity to make a secondary wager on a series of rounds of play of the primary game,   (e) playing a series of rounds of the primary game in accordance with the established rules,   (f) determining if a secondary wager was made, wherein if the secondary wager was made, determining the outcome of the secondary wager.   
   
   
       9 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein if the chip is exchanged for an incremented chip which is used in a subsequent round of secondary wagering, then a payout is made which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes. 
   
   
       10 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable a payout is made which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes prior to setting of the current number of favorable outcomes to the initial value. 
   
   
       11 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein during the opportunity to make a secondary wager, the player of the secondary wager selects criteria of the secondary wager in accordance with the established rules of the secondary wager. 
   
   
       12 . A method of playing a roulette game comprising the steps of:
 (a) establishing rules of play for a roulette game that may be played in a series of rounds,   (b) affording a player an opportunity to make a primary wager on each round of the roulette game in accordance with the established rules of the roulette game,   (c) establishing rules of play for a secondary wager to be played substantially concurrently with the roulette game wherein a chip is wagered, and the odds of receiving a favorable outcome of the secondary wager depend upon the current number of favorable outcomes of the secondary wager and the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the roulette game, wherein
 (i) if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is set to an initial value and the chip is confiscated, 
 (ii) if the outcome of the secondary wager is favorable, then the current number of favorable outcomes is incremented and the chip is either:
 (1) exchanged for an incremented chip which is used in a subsequent round of secondary wagering, or 
 (2) surrendered for a payout which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes and reinitializing the number of favorable outcomes, 
 
   (d) affording a player an opportunity to make a secondary wager on a series of rounds of play of the roulette game, the player of the secondary wager selecting criteria of the secondary wager in accordance with the established rules of the secondary wager,   (e) playing a series of rounds of the roulette game in accordance with the established rules,   (f) determining if a secondary wager was made, wherein if the secondary wager was made, determining the outcome of the secondary wager.   
   
   
       13 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the player of the roulette game and the player of the secondary wager are different players. 
   
   
       14 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the player of the roulette game and the player of the secondary wager are the same player. 
   
   
       15 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein there is a maximum number of rounds of secondary wagering imposed by the rules of the secondary wager. 
   
   
       16 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the odds of winning the secondary wager change such that the odds decrease with each successive round of secondary wagering. 
   
   
       17 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the odds of winning the secondary wager change such that the odds fluctuate on each successive round of secondary wagering. 
   
   
       18 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the odds of winning the secondary wager change such that the odds increase with each successive round of secondary wagering. 
   
   
       19 . The method as recited in  claim 16 , wherein there is a maximum of four rounds of secondary wagering, and in the first such round the rules of the secondary wager require a corner bet. 
   
   
       20 . The method as recited in  claim 16 , wherein there is a maximum of N rounds of secondary wagering, and in the first such round the rules of the secondary wager require N numbers be selected, wherein N is an integer between one and five. 
   
   
       21 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein there is a maximum of four rounds of secondary wagering, and in the first such round the rules of the secondary wager require a corner bet. 
   
   
       22 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein if the outcome of the secondary wager is unfavorable, further comprising the step of providing the player of the secondary wager a payout which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes, and thereafter the current number of favorable outcomes to set to the initial value. 
   
   
       23 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the roulette game such that the outcome of the roulette game does not influence the outcome of the secondary wager. 
   
   
       24 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the outcome of the secondary wager is determined independently of the outcome of the roulette game such that the outcome of the roulette game influences, but does not necessitate, the outcome of the secondary wager. 
   
   
       25 . The method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein when the chip is exchanged for an incremented chip the player of the secondary wager receives a payout which is dependent upon the current number of favorable outcomes.