公开(公告)号：US07867079B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US10550744

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/403 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A system for administering promotions in which a player is awarded promotion credit to be consumed in wagering activities includes a credit administration facility that maintains a player credit account, and a display means capable of displaying a composition of the player credit account on a display means. The promotion credit is either one or both of a priori and a posteriori promotion credit. The credit administration facility automatically determines the composition of the player credit account as a function of any credit purchases made by the player, wagers made by the player and their corresponding payouts, and any promotion credit awarded to the player.

Abstract translation: 用于管理玩家被授予在投注活动中消费的促销信用的促销的系统包括维持玩家信用账户的信用管理设施和能够在显示装置上显示玩家信用账户的组合的显示装置。 促销信用是先验和后验促销信用中的一种或两种。 信用管理设施自动确定玩家信用账户的组成与玩家进行的任何信用购买，玩家进行的赌注及其相应的支付以及授予玩家的任何促销信用的函数。

公开(公告)号：US08298077B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12916924

申请日：2010-11-01

Applicant: Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/403 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A system for administering promotions in which a player is awarded promotion credit to be consumed in wagering activities includes a credit administration facility that maintains a player credit account, and a display means capable of displaying a composition of the player credit account on a display means. The promotion credit is either one or both of a priori and a posteriori promotion credit. The credit administration facility automatically determines the composition of the player credit account as a function of any credit purchases made by the player, wagers made by the player and their corresponding payouts, and any promotion credit awarded to the player.

Abstract translation: 用于管理玩家被授予在投注活动中消费的促销信用的促销的系统包括维持玩家信用账户的信用管理设施和能够在显示装置上显示玩家信用账户的组合的显示装置。 促销信用是先验和后验促销信用中的一种或两种。 信用管理设施自动确定玩家信用账户的组成与玩家进行的任何信用购买，玩家进行的赌注及其相应的支付以及授予玩家的任何促销信用的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20110045897A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12916924

申请日：2010-11-01

Applicant: Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/403 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A system for administering promotions in which a player is awarded promotion credit to be consumed in wagering activities includes a credit administration facility that maintains a player credit account, and a display means capable of displaying a composition of the player credit account on a display means. The promotion credit is either one or both of a priori and a posteriori promotion credit. The credit administration facility automatically determines the composition of the player credit account as a function of any credit purchases made by the player, wagers made by the player and their corresponding payouts, and any promotion credit awarded to the player.

Abstract translation: 用于管理玩家被授予在投注活动中消费的促销信用的促销的系统包括维持玩家信用账户的信用管理设施和能够在显示装置上显示玩家信用账户的组合的显示装置。 促销信用是先验和后验促销信用中的一种或两种。 信用管理设施自动确定玩家信用账户的组成与玩家进行的任何信用购买，玩家进行的赌注及其相应的支付以及授予玩家的任何促销信用的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20070060303A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US10550744

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Devan Govender ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q20/06 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/403 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A system for administering promotions in which a player is awarded promotion credit to be consumed in wagering activities includes a credit administration facility that maintains a player credit account, and a display means capable of displaying a composition of the player credit account on a display means. The promotion credit is either one or both of a priori and a posteriori promotion credit. The credit administration facility automatically determines the composition of the player credit account as a function of any credit purchases made by the player, wagers made by the player and their corresponding payouts, and any promotion credit awarded to the player.

Abstract translation: 用于管理玩家被授予在投注活动中消费的促销信用的促销的系统包括维持玩家信用账户的信用管理设施和能够在显示装置上显示玩家信用账户的组合的显示装置。 促销信用是先验和后验促销信用中的一种或两种。 信用管理设施自动确定玩家信用账户的组成与玩家进行的任何信用购买，玩家进行的赌注及其相应的支付以及授予玩家的任何促销信用的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20090149243A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11253089

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: Theo Naicker ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Theo Naicker ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: Multi-level wager games are described in which play at higher levels in the game continues even if the player does not achieve a winning result for play at a given level. Such play at the higher levels may be completed automatically in an autocomplete mode, without any additional player interaction. A payout is awarded if the outcome of play at any of the higher levels is a winning result in accordance with a special pay table designed for such autocomplete mode. In one embodiment, the special pay table is constructed such that the odds of obtaining a winning result in the autocomplete mode are less than the odds of obtaining a winning result for play at the first level. For example, in a two level poker game, if the player loses in the first level with only a pair of sixes (pair of Jacks or better needed for a winning hand in the first level), the cards in the second hand are revealed and the player obtains a winning result for second level hand only if the hand is dealt a Royal Flush.

Abstract translation: 描述了多级赌注游戏，其中游戏中较高级别的游戏继续，即使玩家在给定水平上没有获得玩耍的获胜结果。 在较高级别的这种播放可以在自动完成模式下自动完成，而不需要额外的玩家交互。 如果任何较高级别的比赛结果是根据为这种自动完成模式设计的特殊付费表获胜的结果，则支付奖励。 在一个实施例中，特殊付费表被构造成使得在自动完成模式中获得获胜结果的可能性小于在第一级获得获胜结果的可能性。 例如，在二级扑克游戏中，如果玩家在第一级只输了六对（第一级胜利手中需要一对杰克或更好的牌），则显示第二手牌中的牌， 只有手牌被处理了皇家冲洗，玩家才能获得二级手牌的获胜结果。

公开(公告)号：US20080090662A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11999389

申请日：2007-12-04

Applicant: Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Novellie

Inventor： Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Novellie

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3293 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2001/005 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method for playing a multiple-play poker game includes the step of displaying a pool hand comprising a plurality of face up cards. The pool hand is not played, subject to wager, or subject to poker hand rankings. The pool hand is provided solely as a means for designation of none, one or more of the cards of the pool hand as held cards. Preferably, at the time of display of the pool hand and designation of held cards, playing hands are not displayed, keeping the player focused on the selection process. The method continues with reproducing the held cards in a plurality of playing hands, completing the plurality of playing hands with new face up cards, if any, and determining a ranking of each of the completed playing hands.

公开(公告)号：US08602860B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US11058680

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Paul Novellie

Inventor： Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Paul Novellie

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3293 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2001/005 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method for playing a multiple-play poker game includes the step of displaying a pool hand comprising a plurality of face up cards. The pool hand is not played, subject to wager, or subject to poker hand rankings. The pool hand is provided solely as a means for designation of none, one or more of the cards of the pool hand as held cards. Preferably, at the time of display of the pool hand and designation of held cards, playing hands are not displayed, keeping the player focused on the selection process. The method continues with reproducing the held cards in a plurality of playing hands, completing the plurality of playing hands with new face up cards, if any, and determining a ranking of each of the completed playing hands.

Abstract translation: 玩多玩扑克游戏的方法包括显示包括多张面朝上牌的游泳池手的步骤。 游泳池的手不玩，赌注或扑克牌手排名。 游泳池手只提供用于指定没有，一个或多个池手牌的卡作为持卡的手段。 优选地，在显示池手和指定持有的牌的时候，不显示玩手，保持玩家集中于选择过程。 该方法继续在多个演奏的手中再现所持有的卡，如果有的话，用新的面朝上的卡完成多个玩手，并且确定每个完成的玩手的排名。

公开(公告)号：US08216041B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US11981420

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Paul Novellie

Inventor： Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Paul Novellie

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3293 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2001/005 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method for playing a multiple-play poker game includes the step of displaying a pool hand in the form of a plurality of face up cards. The pool hand is not played, subject to wager, or subject to poker hand rankings. The pool hand is provided solely as a device for designation of none, one or more of the cards of the pool hand as held cards. Preferably, at the time of display of the pool hand and designation of held cards, playing hands are not displayed, keeping the player focused on the selection process. The method continues with reproducing the held cards in a plurality of playing hands, completing the plurality of playing hands with new face up cards, if any, and determining a ranking of each of the completed playing hands.

Abstract translation: 玩多重扑克游戏的方法包括以多张面朝上牌的形式显示池手的步骤。 游泳池的手不玩，赌注或扑克牌手排名。 游泳池手只提供用于指定池中手中的一个，一个或多个卡片作为持卡的装置。 优选地，在显示池手和指定持有的牌的时候，不显示玩手，保持玩家集中于选择过程。 该方法继续在多个演奏的手中再现所持有的卡，如果有的话，用新的面朝上的卡完成多个玩手，并且确定每个完成的玩手的排名。

公开(公告)号：US08764545B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US11253089

申请日：2005-10-17

Applicant: Theo Naicker ,  Francesco Verardi

Inventor： Theo Naicker ,  Francesco Verardi

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: Multi-level wager games are described in which play at higher levels in the game continues even if the player does not achieve a winning result for play at a given level. Such play at the higher levels may be completed automatically in an autocomplete mode, without any additional player interaction. A payout is awarded if the outcome of play at any of the higher levels is a winning result in accordance with a special pay table designed for such autocomplete mode. In one embodiment, the special pay table is constructed such that the odds of obtaining a winning result in the autocomplete mode are less than the odds of obtaining a winning result for play at the first level. For example, in a two level poker game, if the player loses in the first level with only a pair of sixes (pair of Jacks or better needed for a winning hand in the first level), the cards in the second hand are revealed and the player obtains a winning result for second level hand only if the hand is dealt a Royal Flush.

Abstract translation: 描述了多级赌注游戏，其中游戏中较高级别的游戏继续，即使玩家在给定水平上没有获得玩耍的获胜结果。 在较高级别的这种播放可以在自动完成模式下自动完成，而不需要额外的玩家交互。 如果任何较高级别的比赛结果是根据为这种自动完成模式设计的特殊付费表获胜的结果，则支付奖励。 在一个实施例中，特殊付费表被构造成使得在自动完成模式中获得获胜结果的可能性小于在第一级获得获胜结果的可能性。 例如，在二级扑克游戏中，如果玩家在第一级只输了六对（第一级胜利手中需要一对杰克或更好的牌），则显示第二手牌中的牌， 只有手牌被处理了皇家冲洗，玩家才能获得二级手牌的获胜结果。

公开(公告)号：US20080070662A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11981420

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Novellie

Inventor： Francesco Verardi ,  Michael Novellie

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3293 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2001/005 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method for playing a multiple-play poker game includes the step of displaying a pool hand comprising a plurality of face up cards. The pool hand is not played, subject to wager, or subject to poker hand rankings. The pool hand is provided solely as a means for designation of none, one or more of the cards of the pool hand as held cards. Preferably, at the time of display of the pool hand and designation of held cards, playing hands are not displayed, keeping the player focused on the selection process. The method continues with reproducing the held cards in a plurality of playing hands, completing the plurality of playing hands with new face up cards, if any, and determining a ranking of each of the completed playing hands.

Abstract translation: 玩多玩扑克游戏的方法包括显示包括多张面朝上牌的游泳池手的步骤。 游泳池的手不玩，赌注或扑克牌手排名。 游泳池手只提供用于指定没有，一个或多个池手牌的卡作为持卡的手段。 优选地，在显示池手和指定持有的牌的时候，不显示玩手，保持玩家集中于选择过程。 该方法继续在多个演奏的手中再现所持有的卡，如果有的话，用新的面朝上的卡完成多个玩手，并且确定每个完成的玩手的排名。