Patent ID: 6419578
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method of playing a video poker game on an electronic gaming machine comprising:a) providing a first pay table to a player to be used during the play of the game; b) displaying an initial hand of five cards to a player; c) if the initial hand comprises a preselected arrangement of cards, offering the player the option of using a second pay table in place of the first pay table during the play of the game; d) allowing the player to discard any unwanted cards, if any, and dealing replacement cards for the discarded cards so that a final five card hand is established; e) if the player accepts the option of using the second pay table, determining whether the final five card hand is a winning or losing hand based on the second pay table; and f) if the player declines the option of using the second pay table, determining whether the final five card hand is a winning or losing hand based on the first pay table.