Bonus game with playing card accumulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9092938
APP PUB NO 20130288776A1
SERIAL NO

13923780

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In a gaming machine having virtual reels, conventional instant wins are awarded as well as virtual playing cards. In one embodiment, the cards are dealt only if a special symbol is displayed on the stopped reels. In another embodiment, cards are dealt only during a bonus round. Dealt playing cards are accumulated until the player has a full hand of cards. A different bonus pot is accumulated for various types of poker hands achievable. The pots may be progressively increased based on a percentage of wagers made in a network of gaming machines. After the player is dealt the full set of cards, the best poker hand is determined, and the associated pot is awarded to the player. The pot is then set at a starting value. The bonus game is then terminated. The player is motivated to continue playing to complete a hand and win a large pot.

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GTECH CANADA ULC328 URQUHART AVE MONCTON NB E1H2R6

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Robichaud, Samuel N Dieppe, CA 3 26

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