game of baccarat

Abstract

Apparatus for playing a modified game of Baccarat, comprises a table-top having in addition to the standard three regions for player win, banker win and tie, an additional region for an automatic result, meaning an event that leads to a result without an additional card being drawn. Preferably three additional regions are provided, one for an automatic banker win, one for an automatic player win and one for an automatic tie. A networked version of the game is also provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Apparatus for playing the game of Baccarat, the apparatus comprising a table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
 drawing first and second cards for a first entity,   drawing first and second cards for a second entity,   for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively,   determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result;   if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and   comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first region represents a win by said first entity, said second region represents a win by said second entity and said third region represents a tie between said entities. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said automatic result comprises one member of the group consisting of an automatic win by said first entity, an automatic win by said second entity and an automatic tie. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , further comprising a fifth region, said fifth region representing another member of said group. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , further comprising a sixth region, said sixth region representing a third member of said group. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said fourth region represents an automatic win by said first entity and comprises a scoring rating of less than 5.8:1. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said fourth region represents an automatic win by said first entity and comprises a scoring rating of substantially 4.5:1. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said fifth region represents an automatic win by said second entity and comprises a scoring rating of less than 5.8:1. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein said fifth region represents an automatic win by said second entity and comprises a scoring rating of substantially  4 . 5 : 1 . 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said sixth region represents an automatic tie and comprises a scoring rating of less than 27.8:1. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein said sixth region represents an automatic tie and comprises a scoring rating of substantially 23:1. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said game of Baccarat comprises the game of punto banco. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said game of Baccarat comprises the game of Baccarat Chemin de Fer. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said game of Baccarat comprises the game of Baccarat Banque. 
     
     
         15 . Networked server configured for allowing remote players to play a modified game of Baccarat, the server providing to each remote server a virtual table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, each player being able to mark his own positions and see the positions of other players, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
 drawing first and second cards for a first entity,   drawing first and second cards for a second entity,   for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively,   determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result;   if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and   comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.   
     
     
         16 . Computer readable media carrying a program operable on a computer to allow players to play a modified game of Baccarat, the program providing a virtual table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, each player being able to mark his own positions and see the positions of other players, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
 drawing first and second cards for a first entity,   drawing first and second cards for a second entity,   for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively,   determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result;   if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and   comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.