Poker playing system featuring computer generated cards and chips

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for playing a poker hand at a poker table by a plurality of players comprises: a Computer; a plurality of player consoles wherein the player consoles are distributed at the poker table in a manner to accommodate the players and wherein each player console comprises display means being responsive to the Computer; and a plurality of first transmitting means for allowing the Computer and the player consoles to send signals to each other and to receive signals from each other; the Computer comprising random card generating means for effecting display of randomly generated card designations on each player console display means; and the Computer sequentially responding to wagering information being sent by a particular player console and the Computer not responding to wagering information being sent by the other player consoles. (end of abstract)