Amusement devices: games – Games accessories – Card shufflers and dealers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Nguyen, Kim (Department: 3713)
Amusement devices: games
Games accessories
Card shufflers and dealers
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011309
ABSTRACT:
A system automatically monitors playing and wagering of a game, including the gaming habits of players and the performance of employees. A card deck reader automatically reads a symbol from each card in a deck of cards before a first one of the cards is removed. The symbol identifies a respective rank and suit of the card.
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Huizinga Richard
Soltys Richard
Bally Gaming International, Inc.
Nguyen Kim
Seed IP Law Group PLLC
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