Abstract: A modified Twenty-One wagering game is provided. The game offers a wagering option (42) in which a player can increase his wager in advantageous situations. These situations not only envision a Twenty-One payoff but a payoff in accordance with a poker hand formed with certain ones of the player's and dealer's hands and a predetermined poker hand schedule (66).

Abstract: Structure for varying the turning resistance of a wheel (30) via computer commands is disclosed. The structure includes springs (42) coupled to the wheel via a leverage arm (46). Commands to motors (50) move the arm attachment location of the springs.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus (30) configured with independent lifting means at opposite ends of the longitudinal axis of a base (40) is provided. Slidable transverse support combined with an ability of the lifting means to tilt longitudinally causes the apparatus to be particularly suitable for lifting two wheeled vehicles such as a motorcycle (20). One embodiment (200) uses resilient pads between the lifting means and the base to facilitate tilting. Another embodiment (300) is directed to rigid lifting means.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game where players successively become the "player-bank," i.e., wager against each of the other game players, is disclosed. The method offers the player-bank a plurality of wagering options to enhance player interest and involvement. A first option concerns a first process which involves the player-bank with only those successive players whose combined wagers are less than or equal to the player-bank's wager, while a second option concerns a second process which continues to involve the player-bank with successive players as long as his wager plus his winnings is not exceeded by his losses. In determining winners, players add the numerical value of cards dealt to them to find the least significant digit of the sum. The player having a least significant digit closest to a predetermined numerical goal without exceeding it is deemed the winner.

Abstract: A method of apportioning wagers is disclosed which increases player interest and involvement in games where players successively become the "bank," i.e., wager against each of the other game players. The method offers the bank a plurality of wagering options. One of the options involves the bank with only those successive players whose combined wagers are less than or equal to the bank's wager while another of the options continues to involve the bank with successive players as long as his wager plus his winnings is not exceeded by his losses.