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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2005
Steven N. Kane, Brookline, MA (US);
Dow Hardy, Marlborough, MA (US);
Mark E. Herrmann, Wellesley, MA (US);
Paul Larocca, Westport, CT (US);
Stuart Roseman, Boston, MA (US);
Bijan Sabet, Sudbury, MA (US);
Jason Yanowitz, Amherst, MA (US);
Steven N. Kane, Brookline, MA (US);
Dow Hardy, Marlborough, MA (US);
Mark E. Herrmann, Wellesley, MA (US);
Paul LaRocca, Westport, CT (US);
Stuart Roseman, Boston, MA (US);
Bijan Sabet, Sudbury, MA (US);
Jason Yanowitz, Amherst, MA (US);
Scientific Games Holdings Limited, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, IE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of and systems for playing tournament-style games, such as the World Series of Poker, and other games of skill or chance. The present invention additionally is systems and methods for using an alternate method of entry to enable a player to participate in a wagering game of skill or chance.