Wagering game with side wager providing tournament entry award

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APP PUB NO 20070218968A1
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11377226

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A method of playing an underlying wagering game using standard playing cards which includes a side bet wager providing players with the chance to win entry to a wagering game tournament, the method comprising the steps of: placing a first wager on a casino card game with specified rules; placing a side bet wager, wherein the outcome of the side bet wager depends on a comparison of the player's hand rank with a plurality of preset criteria; dealing the cards; resolving the first wager; comparing the player's hand with the plurality of preset criteria to resolve the side bet wager, wherein payouts are made on hands meeting the preset winning criteria, and when a player's hand also meets a second criteria qualifying for tournament entry, awarding the winning player a tournament entry voucher.

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SHUFFLE MASTER INC1106 PALMS AIRPORT DRIVE LAS VEGAS NV 89119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dunn, Russell Brooke Henderson, NV 22 840
Smith, Philip S Las Vegas, NV 36 2310
Snow, Roger M Henderson, NV 152 7607
Yoseloff, Mark L Henderson, NV 98 11749

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