Patent ID: 8287345
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A computer-controlled method of providing information to each of a plurality of selected players participating in an on-line poker game with other players in which the players observe table play on display units and make bets by operating data entry devices comprising the steps of: (a) maintaining a database of information pertaining to the play styles of players, the database containing information gathered during both play in previous poker games and play in the poker game in progress, (b) continuously analyzing during the poker game in progress both cards as they are dealt and play of the players, and continuously updating the database as the game progresses, and (c) providing information for display on the display unit of a selected player that pertains to predicted continued play of the hands in the poker game in progress as they develop, predicted betting of the other players in the poker game in progress, advantageous betting by said selected player in the poker game in progress, on-going play of the poker game in progress, or on-going successive poker games played at the table, the information provided being derived from the database that includes updates that are made as the game progresses.