Amusement devices: games – Card or tile games – cards or tiles therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2008-10-07
Kim, Gene (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Card or tile games, cards or tiles therefor
C273S139000, C463S009000, C463S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431301
ABSTRACT:
Tools and techniques are provided for creating nonrandom notable patterns in elements of games of chance which are traditionally random and hence lack such patterns. Players are notified of the existence of such patterns. When a player detects a pattern, the player may act on it to the player's advantage. Play may be monitored to determine whether a pattern has been detected by a player. Player rewards may be limited by a reward threshold, based on amounts wagered by the individual player and possibly other players. Play may be monitored to detect undesired play by software bots.
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Hylinski Alyssa M
Kim Gene
Ogilvie Law Firm
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