US Patent:
20130178268, Jul 11, 2013
Inventors:
Christopher S. Wrieden - Santee CA, US
Scott G. Reinhardt - San Diego CA, US
International Classification:
A63F 13/00
Abstract:
An electronic system and method for conducting a poker game. A Texas Hold' em version involves displaying pairs of face-up, hole cards on which a player may place wagers. Odds and/or winning percentages associated with each pair of hole cards may be displayed. Common cards are revealed and the player is able to place second and third sets of wagers on any one or more of the hands based on adjusted odds and/or winning percentages. After a river card is revealed, wagers are resolved based on the identification of the highest ranking five-card poker hand formed using the hole cards in combination with the common cards. Other variations include (i) ante wagers placed before revelation of the hole cards wherein the ante wagers are based on a final hand rank; and (ii) one or more secret hands and the option to purchase insurance against the secret hand being the winning hand.