Payout method for game of chance

Abstract

The subject invention comprises a computer generated format means for a computer-based game of chance, such games being available on the Internet or at specifically located game unit consoles, or otherwise based for access to play, with said game having means to share game winnings with a charitable organization, as the player deems in his or her discretion, with said format means comprising a computer based program that permits a voluntary selection of allocating a portion of the winnings of a player to a charity or other viable organization.

1 : A process of playing a game of chance in an electronic system using a computer program format with certain elements of said game being displayed on a computer generated visual display comprising:
 (a) initiating participation in the game play, with the game commencing by a display of basic symbols and data of the game on a computer screen as governed by said computer program;   (b) once the player observes the game process, he may enter a bet or fold or discontinue play;   (c) initiate game play;   (d) calculation of winning or losses in such game play;   (e) selection by the player of (1) a percentage of any winnings to be granted to a third party other than the player (2) selection to third party for winning allocation;   (f) calculating through said computer program the amount of any winnings by the player in said game by multiplying said selected percentage of winners times the players winnings, if any;   (g) generating payment to third party;   (h) granting credit to the player for net winnings after deduction of allocation to the selected third party;   (i) closing game play.   
     
     
         2 : A process of playing a game of chance in an electronic system using a computer program format with certain elements of said game being displayed on a computer general visual display comprising:
 once the player observes the game process, he may enter a bet or fold or discontinue play;   initiate game play;   calculation of winning or losses in such game play;\   selection by the player of a third party to receive a portion of the winnings of said player and a percentage of any winnings to be granted;   calculating through said computer program the amount of any winnings by the player in said game by multiplying said selected percentage of winners times the players winnings, if any;   generating payment to third party;   granting credit to the player for net winnings after deduction of allocation to the selected third party.   
     
     
         3 : A process of playing a game of chance in an electronic system using a computer program format with certain elements of said game being displayed on a computer general visual display comprising:
 initiate game play;   calculation of winning or losses in such game play;   selection by the player of a third party to receive a portion of the winnings of said player and a percentage of any winnings to be granted to said third party;   calculating through said computer program the amount of any winnings by the player in said game by multiplying said selected percentage of winners times the players winnings, if any;   generating payment to third party;   granting credit to the player for net winnings after deduction of allocation to the selected third party.