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A betting apparatus incorporated into a game of chance enabling a player to make a side bet. A chip receptacle is provided at each player's location of a blackjack table for accepting the side bet. A player's key operated display selects a predetermined number of consecutive wins. A microprocessor c

A betting apparatus incorporated into a game of chance enabling a player to make a side bet. A chip receptacle is provided at each player's location of a blackjack table for accepting the side bet. A player's key operated display selects a predetermined number of consecutive wins. A microprocessor cooperating with a sensor identifies the denomination of one or more chips placed in the chip receptacle and, together with a number of consecutive wins selected by the player, displays a payoff amount for a selected number of consecutive wins. The hands are played following conventional rules. The betting receptacle cover seals the chips after completion of a betting phase, under control of the dealer, and signals the beginning of a new game. Each player's location is provided with a Loss button, operated by the dealer when a player loses. A Push button may be provided for each player position when that player has a hand equal in value to a dealer's hand to indicate a tie. The microprocessor adds one to the consecutive win count display when a player wins a game, each time the dealer's game button is operated. When the number of consecutive wins displayed equals the number of consecutive wins selected, an audio/visual alarm indicates a win. Other embodiments incorporate the betting apparatus in all casino games, including table games, slot machines and video games. The chip receptacle may be substituted by a coin receptacle in slot machine and video games.

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[ What is claimed is:] [44.] A chip receptacle for use in a betting apparatus for providing a bet in a game of chance, comprising:a housing having an opening;a chip receptacle mounted in said housing and beneath said opening;elevator means for raising and lowering said chip receptacle;a carrier fram

[ What is claimed is:] [44.] A chip receptacle for use in a betting apparatus for providing a bet in a game of chance, comprising:a housing having an opening;a chip receptacle mounted in said housing and beneath said opening;elevator means for raising and lowering said chip receptacle;a carrier frame moveable between a first position between said chip receptacle and said opening and a second position displaced therefrom, the path of movement of said carrier being substantially perpendicular to the path of movement of said elevator means;a transparent cover supported by and moveable with said carrier;a drive source;first means responsive to said drive source for moving said carrier between said first and second positions; andsecond means moveable by said drive source for raising and lowering said elevator means, whereby said elevator means is lowered when said carrier moves from said second position towards said first position and is thereafter raised to lift said cover from said carrier and urge a central portion of said carrier into said opening when said carrier has reached said second position.