Innovative Table or Electronic Wagering Game

Available Post Auction Inventory
ID AUC 013
Seller Joseph Scibetta
Sector Gaming
Assets 6 - US Patents; 1 - US Application; 2 - Foreign Applications
US Patents 6,220,597 6,626,433 7,168,705 7,331,580 7,618,044 7,857,314
Applications US 12/784,219; CA 20022381642; GB 20020009164

Lot Summary

This patent portfolio discloses gaming techniques for card games such as poker, blackjack, etc., that are commonly played for entertainment or with wagers in casinos. Most of these games are complex and have difficult rules. New players must invest significant time to properly understand the rules of the games, which may lead potential patrons to avoid the games altogether, resulting in revenue loss to the casinos. Therefore, there is a need for a simplified card game that can be easily played by any player (either experienced or novice), and in less time that increases revenue for the casinos.
 

Value Proposition: This patent portfolio addresses market limitations by disclosing a wagering card game that is easy to learn and play. In this game, players play against a dealer or a house. In one variation of the game, a player and the dealer are given multiple cards facing down. Further, the player makes a new wager at every round, either on their respective top card or on a predetermined combination of the cards. The player is determined to be a winner based on predetermined rules (e.g., player having Ace card is a winner) after turning up one card (or a combination of cards) in every round. The new wager that is provided at every round increases the revenue of the casino. The disclosed games are easy to play and quick to learn. Various other variations (e.g., bonus on bets, multiple card play, etc.) of the game are disclosed for increasing the excitement in the game. The various games described and claimed by the patent portfolio can be provided through a number of devices such as video game machines, television, home computer (e.g., through the Internet), etc. Multi-player variations, including multi-player variations for playing using a casino table or electronically, are also described and claimed by the patent portfolio. The patent portfolio also describes a scratch-off lottery variation.

Sample Forward Citation Analysis:
Innovative Gaming Corporation of America
Triple Aces Card Game Inc
Universal Entertainment Corporation

Due Diligence

Patent NumberFile HistoryChain of Title
6,220,597fh6220597.pdf
6,626,433fh6626433.pdf
7,168,705fh7168705.pdf
7,331,580fh7331580.pdf
7,618,044fh7618044.pdf
7,857,314fh7857314.pdf