Patent ID: 7905776
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A method of playing a wagering game of chance, comprising: defining multiple payout schedules; selecting one of the payout schedules by a player vote; dealing an initial hand to at least one player; accepting a final bet from the at least one player, thus defining at least one final betting player; dealing one or more community cards, wherein at least one community card is selectively combined with at least one card within each initial hand such that a final hand is defined for each final betting player; and awarding a payout to each final betting player holding a final hand that so qualifies in accordance with the selected payout schedule, wherein at least two players play the wagering game of chance by way of respective individual gaming machines, and the individual gaming machines are coupled in signal communication; and each player casts a vote for the payout schedule at the respective individual gaming machine of the player.