New Casino Game

Dear Wizard,
I have read your columns on inventors having the savvy to invent viable casino games. Well, I have invented a game that has produced a lot of interest from the casino market but I am finding most casinos trying to copy or try to produce the game in some other version but want to keep me included if successful.
However the game is so unique that they have had trouble trying to replicate the product. I feel as though since I am an independent inventor that some are trying any means necessary to stamp their name on the game rather than having the vision of asking for distribution and sharing in the profits. I am at a stage where, I cannot trust anyone in the industry.

Your Thoughts

Brianv

You may want to contact PaiGowDan. He has successfully done what you are trying to do, and he is a well known member of this site.

He has also published a book, which you can find on

The Essentials of Casino Game Design: From the Cocktail Napkin to the Casino Floor

Good luck

Thank You FCBLComish, I will try and locate PaiGowDan and get some feedback

Brian, rather than discuss your details with PaigowDan, I strongly suggest you contact Rich Newman. He is the patent attorney for us both, specializes in casino games, and though I don't speak for him, he has been very kind in the past in advising new game inventors on steps to take.

You do not want to discuss your game with anyone but an attorney until you know what you have.

newmanlawlv.com or call 917.543.2166 for more information.

Quote: beachbumbabs

You do not want to discuss your game with anyone but an attorney until you know what you have.

That is why I think he should go to Dan first. Dan may make some good suggestions to improve the game. Until the game passes the math test, he won't know what he has.

Also, I suggest you edit your post to mask Rich's Email address, lest spam-bots find it.

I think Dan charges his services, it's business. Alternatively, buy Dan's book first and read it.

Don't waste your money on an attorney if your goal is a patent. It's 2017, table games aren't being patented anymore without a special device.

I would say contact Rich Newman, and don't discuss the game-play details with casino execs (or here) until you have.
The game may have or can include these device/electrical/electronic hooks, or may accommodate such things.
BrianV may have invested enough to look into protecting the game, and the game might be protect-able.
An attorney's consultation in this area is a good call, IMO.