Bruce H. Potter - Huntington Beach CA 90740 Deborah J. Potter - Huntington Beach CA 90740
International Classification:
A63F 100
US Classification:
273274, 273292, 263 11
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method wherein a side bet game is integrated with a base casino game. The side bet is based on the outcome of a random event or multiple random events that takes place before the base casino game begins. A wide variety of random events could be utilized, such as: the value, color or suit of a random card, the roll of dice, the spin of a wheel or slot reel, the flip of a coin, electronically displaying a random number on display means, etc. If the player wins the side bet, both the amount wagered and the amount won become a mandatory wager, and must be wagered on the immediately following hand of the base casino game. One type of embodiment of the present invention will require that if the player loses the side bet game, the side bet is collected, and the player must place a wager in order to participate in the immediately following hand of the base casino game. Another type of embodiment of the present invention will require that if the player loses the side bet only a portion of the side bet will be collected the remainder must be wagered on the base casino game.
Preliminary Bonus Feature For Electronic Casino Games
Bruce Potter - Seal Beach CA, US Deborah Potter - Seal Beach CA, US
International Classification:
A63F009/24
US Classification:
463/001000
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method wherein a preliminary bonus feature is added to a primary casino game. The preliminary bonus feature is based on the outcome of a random event or multiple random events that takes place before the outcome of the primary casino game is determined. A wide variety of random events could be utilized, such as: the value, color or suit of a random card, the roll of dice, the spin of a wheel or slot reel, the flip of a coin, electronically displaying a random number on display means, a randomized display of symbols, etc. The outcome of the preliminary bonus feature is determined prior to determining the outcome of the primary game, and the outcome of the primary game cannot be adversely affected when the preliminary bonus feature has been triggered.
Bruce H. Potter - Surfside CA Deborah J. Potter - Surfside CA
International Classification:
A63F 100
US Classification:
273292
Abstract:
Methods of Progressive Jackpot gaming are disclosed, wherein players are offered multiple chances to enter into a Progressive Jackpot wagering game each hand. Players are offered an initial Progressive Jackpot wagering opportunity prior to any cards being dealt, and are then offered subsequent wagering opportunities as they receive portions of their hand. A portion of each Progressive Jackpot wager is set aside for the Progressive Bonus. The amount of the Progressive Bonus, plus the amount of the Progressive Jackpot will be awarded to a player with the highest Progressive Jackpot hand rank (i. e. a Royal Flush) if that player placed a Progressive Jackpot wager at every offered opportunity.
Bruce Henri Potter - Surfside CA Deborah Jean Potter - Surfside CA
International Classification:
A63F 100
US Classification:
273292
Abstract:
Methods of Progressive Jackpot gaming are disclosed, wherein players are offered multiple chances to enter into a Progressive Jackpot wagering game each hand. Players are offered an initial Progressive Jackpot wagering opportunity prior to any cards being dealt, and are then offered subsequent wagering opportunities as they receive portions of their hand. A portion of each Progressive Jackpot wager is set aside for the Super Progressive Jackpot. The amount of the Super Progressive Jackpot, plus the amount of the Progressive Jackpot will be awarded to a player with the highest Progressive Jackpot hand rank (i. e. a Royal Flush) if that player placed a Progressive Jackpot wager at every offered opportunity.
Bruce H. Potter - Surfside CA Deborah J. Potter - Surfside CA
International Classification:
A63F 100
US Classification:
273292
Abstract:
Methods of playing banking type wagering games wherein a plurality of different sets of predetermined hand ranking rules are utilized by a single hand. A player is provided with an initial single hand and decides from that initial hand which set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules to apply to that hand. The player may apply any number of the hand ranking rules to the hand. After the player has decided which set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules to utilize, the player may receive additional cards to complete their hand. The player's goal is either to achieve one or more predetermined minimum winning hand ranks, or to beat one or more of a plurality of "bank" hands, with each "bank" hand being played by a different set of predetermined hand ranking rules. The layout of the table could include boxes or lines or areas which the player could utilize to indicate which set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules they chose to apply to their hand.
Bruce H. Potter - Surfside CA Deborah J. Potter - Surfside CA
International Classification:
A63F 100
US Classification:
273292
Abstract:
Methods of playing banking type wagering games wherein a plurality of different sets of predetermined hand ranking rules are utilized within a single hand. A player is provided with an initial partial hand and decides from that partial hand which set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules to play the hand against. The player may play the hand against any number of the hand ranking rules. After the player has decided which set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules to play against, the player may receive additional cards to complete their hand. The player's goal is either to achieve one or more predetermined winning hand combinations, or to beat one or more of a plurality of bank hands, with each bank hand being played by a different set of predetermined hand ranking rules. The layout of the table could include boxes or lines or areas which the player could utilize to indicate which banker hand(s) or set(s) of predetermined hand ranking rules they chose to play their hand against.
Chevy Chase, MDPresident and executive director at NewsLab Deborah Potter is a veteran journalism trainer, writer and reporter. She heads the journalism resource center, NewsLab (www.newslab.org), is a contributing... Deborah Potter is a veteran journalism trainer, writer and reporter. She heads the journalism resource center, NewsLab (www.newslab.org), is a contributing correspondent to Religion and Ethics Newsweekly on PBS, and writes a regular column for American Journalism Review.
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"It's been this sort of continuing cycle of egg on the face, and this is just the most recent one," says Deborah Potter, executive director of NewsLab, a non-profit organization focused on local television news quality. "The potential ramifications are severe. NPR would probably survive if federal f