Amusement devices: games – Games accessories – All video game accessories
Patent
1993-07-27
1994-11-08
Harrison, Jessica J.
Amusement devices: games
Games accessories
All video game accessories
273309, 273304, A63F 106
Patent
active
053620534
ABSTRACT:
A device for speeding the pace of a game of blackjack is provided. The device is comprised of a housing having a top surface and an upper planar portion. The top surface will be connected on top to the upper planar portion. A card reader for reading a corner of a specialized playing card is located within the housing. An indicator cooperating with the card reader is provided to inform the dealer if his down card is of a desired value. A magnetic sensor, optic sensor, bar code and decoder, video camera, reflective element, refractive element or the like are disclosed for allowing the dealer to determine the value of the down card. There is also disclosed herein a method for increasing the speed of play in an organized game of blackjack.
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Harrison Jessica J.
Tech Art, Inc.
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