A novel casino tale game, network game, computer game or video game comprises
a
player placing a wager (which may comprise three equal bets) to participate in
the play of the game. Multiple card hands (at least two hands and preferably exactly
two hands) are provided face down to a player. When there are three bets, the first
bet establishes the wager amount for play of the first game; the second bet establishes
the wager amount for the play of the second game; and the third bet establishes
the wager amount for a parlay event involving the first and second hand. The first
hand usually must be played to conclusion after initiation of the game, with winning
combinations receiving a predetermined payout according to a pay table. After play
of the first hand, the player may a) forfeit one of the two remaining wagers (as
when there was no winning hand in the play of the first game), b) or continue play
of the second hand. When both hands (the first and second hand) both achieve at
least minimum predetermined ranks, a special payout is paid on the parlay third
bet. In the play of the game, the player may win one amount on the play of a first
hand, a second amount on the play of the second hand, and a third amount on the
parlay play of both hands, with an opportunity to win an amount on the play of
both hands in the parlay play that is more than additive with respect to the sum
that can be won on the individual play of the first and second hands.
