Abstract: A wagering system is provided in which the payment on either side of a “neutral” bet, or center point, increases as the amount of win or loss diverges from the center point. The system is particularly applicable to bets placed in legalized bookmaking establishments, which set a line for sports betting and permit bettors to wager on either side of the line. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of win or loss increases arithmetically with the departure of the final result from the center point. The system also includes the potential for placing caps (maximums) on the win/loss multiples, and providing cushions (i.e., deviations proximate to the center point) before which the increased wins and/or losses commence.

Abstract: A card game is described which uses a standard fifty-two card playing deck plus at least one additional unique card. Player's winning hands are determined by comparison to the Dealer's hand. Additional winning hands for the Players are identified as four different ranks of four different suits, plus the unique card, but with no pairs allowed. This winning hand is always paid by the Dealer regardless of the value of the Dealer's hand.