Patent ID: 6913531
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A method of playing a wagering game with at least two consecutive plays comprising: placing at least one bet; receiving at least one first set of symbols from which a rank may be determined in reading the symbols; determining the rank of the first set of symbols; comparing the first set of symbols to a payout table; determining whether the rank of the first set of symbols exceeds a minimum rank in the payout table; receiving at least a second set of symbols from which a rank may be determined without having placed an additional bet to the at least one bet; determining the rank of the second set of symbols; comparing the rank of the second set of symbols to a payout table; determining whether the rank of said second set of symbols exceeds a minimum rank in the payout table; resolving the at least one bet with respect to whether a) the first set of symbols exceeds a minimum rank in the payout table; b) the second set of symbols exceeds a minimum rank in the payout table; and c) both the first set of symbols and the second set of symbols exceed a minimum in the payout table.