A bonus providing element distinct from an underlying game enables bonus awards to players at two or more player positions of the underlying game based upon receipt of a predetermined triggering outcome in the underlying game by the bonus providing element providing an indication of at least three individual random indicators, such as: a) a first random indicator configured to provide an identification of a first award to be awarded to qualifying players of the players of the underlying game; b) a second random indicator configured to provide an identification of a single one of the two or more player positions; and c) a third random indicator configured to provide an identification of a second award to be awarded to the player at the single one of the two or more player positions indicated by the second random indictor.

A method, system, and computer readable storage to implement a multi-denominational progressive jackpot wagering system. A color sensor is utilized to determine a color of a chip placed on a progressive wager betting area. Once the color of the chip is determined, then the denomination will be indicated on the table by lighting up a particular colored LED, and the player will be entitled to different progressive jackpot protocols based on which denomination of chip the player placed.

A gaming table system and a method of executing a side bet on a craps gaming table by: providing a craps gaming table with indicia illustrating fourteen possible dice roll outcomes. At least one player position placing value at risk in the form of a physical chip or electronic data entry on a side bet wager; the side bet wager based on at least three different ones of the fourteen possible dice roll outcomes occurring before a seven outcome is rolled, with payout odds on the side bet dependent upon at least one of the following side bet conditions providing payout odds in identified ascending order of odds. Upon each outcome of any one of the fourteen possible dice roll outcomes, a no-value lammer is placed over each the dice roll outcomes. A house resolving the side bet when a side bet conditions is met.

An electronic device or entertainment gaming machine comprising: at least one betting terminal having a software program or plurality of software programs that allow at least a second player to place a bet on a jackpot if a first player declines the right to place a bet on the jackpot, wherein the second player is at a betting terminal that is apart from the conventional casino table game and the first player is playing at a conventional casino table game and is granted a right of first refusal to place a bet on jackpot by virtue of the first player's bet on the conventional casino table game, wherein the outcome of the jackpot is determined according to a combination of cards or dice in the conventional casino table game.

A method, system, and computer readable storage to implement a multi-denominational progressive jackpot wagering system. A color sensor is utilized to determine a color of a chip placed on a progressive wager betting area. Once the color of the chip is determined, then the denomination will be indicated on the table by lighting up a particular colored LED, and the player will be entitled to different progressive jackpot protocols based on which denomination of chip the player placed.

The invention is a method that allows a player to determine the strength ranking of a poker hand from just one poker card. The method diagrams are part of different games that can be enjoyed by numerous players because the method requires less cards then regular poker to determine a poker hand and its strength ranking. These games can be played in a private setting or a casino setting.

A bonus providing element distinct from an underlying game enables bonus awards to players at two or more player positions of the underlying game based upon receipt of a predetermined triggering outcome in the underlying game by the bonus providing element providing an indication of at least three individual random indicators, such as: a) a first random indicator configured to provide an identification of a first award to be awarded to qualifying players of the players of the underlying game; b) a second random indicator configured to provide an identification of a single one of the two or more player positions; and c) a third random indicator configured to provide an identification of a second award to be awarded to the player at the single one of the two or more player positions indicated by the second random indictor.

In a method and system for presenting a game, such as a table game having a base portion and at least one side bet feature, a single combined wager is received, such as at a first wagering location as detected by a wager input sensor, and the combined wager is allocated, such as by a table controller, to an ante required for the base portion of the game and to a side bet required to the side bet feature of the game. An allocated portion of the combined wager to the ante and side bet feature may be variable, such as based upon input of the operator.

A method, system, and computer readable storage to implement a multi-denominational progressive jackpot wagering system. A color sensor is utilized to determine a color of a chip placed on a progressive wager betting area. Once the color of the chip is determined, then the denomination will be indicated on the table by lighting up a particular colored LED, and the player will be entitled to different progressive jackpot protocols based on which denomination of chip the player placed.

A bonus providing element distinct from an underlying game enables bonus awards to players at two or more player positions of the underlying game based upon receipt of a predetermined triggering outcome in the underlying game by the bonus providing element providing an indication of at least three individual random indicators, such as: a) a first random indicator configured to provide an identification of a first award to be awarded to qualifying players of the players of the underlying game; b) a second random indicator configured to provide an identification of a single one of the two or more player positions; and c) a third random indicator configured to provide an identification of a second award to be awarded to the player at the single one of the two or more player positions indicated by the second random indictor.