Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a blasting ring for blasting a weld on a pipe, including: a ring structure with a first pivot point and a latch, wherein the first pivot point allows the ring structure to open and close around the pipe and the latch is configured to secure the ring to the pipe; a plurality of rollers attached to the ring structure configured to engage the pipe; a cleaner brush attached to the ring structure configured to rotate and engage the weld on the pipe to clean the weld; and a profile brush attached to the ring structure configured to rotate and engage the weld on the pipe to profile the weld. Further, the blasting ring and a heating ring may be used to finish the weld on a pipe.

Abstract: A method of playing a house-banked casino card game includes dealing player cards to a player, dealer cards to a dealer, and community cards to form a player hand and a dealer hand. The players are provided with options to place wagers, wherein a number of placed wagers in play is determined according to a rank of the dealer hand. Moreover, not all wagers are required for the player to stay in the game.

Abstract: The present invention relates to games and, more particularly to card-type games which are particularly suitable for use in gaming establishments.

Abstract: In a wagering game, after receiving an initial wager from the players, at least one card is dealt to each player. At least two community cards are dealt to a community card area Subsequently, each player places a Pick wager to select among the at least two community cards. A player hand includes the at least one dealt card and the selected community card or cards, wherein the initial wager and the Pick wager are resolved based on the player hand according to game rules.

Abstract: A house-banked casino card game includes a dealer having a dealer hand and at least one player having a player hand. The dealer exposes a first community hand and a second community hand, and the player selects one of the first and second community hands as part of the player hand prior to additional cards being exposed. After exposing the additional cards, the dealer selects one of the first and second community hands as part of the dealer hand. The game is resolved based on a comparison of the player hand and the dealer hand. In the casino environment, the game may include an initial wager for the player to participate in the game, and a pick wager after the first and second community hands are exposed, which pick wager serves to select the first or second community hand. At least one bonus wager may also be included and is resolved according to a predetermined payout scale based on at least one of the dealer hand and the player hand or other card combinations.

Abstract: A method of playing a side game is provided in combination with a game of chance such as Pai Gow Poker where a dealer hand of playing cards is dealt to a dealer and a player hand of playing cards is dealt to a player. The method includes receiving a side game wager from the player, which is resolved according to the playing cards in the player hand. Typically, the side game wager is resolved according to non-poker combinations, such as characteristics of the playing cards including card color, picture cards or the like.

Abstract: A Press option is provided in a Blackjack game without affecting the rules or play of Blackjack. Players make two initial Blackjack wagers, one for each of two Blackjack hands, a Press wager, and a proposition wager. After dealing hands to each player and a dealer, each player has the ability to place or attribute the Press wager on the desired one of the two Blackjack hands and add it to the wager on that hand. The proposition wager is resolved based on a combined hand including the initial cards dealt to the player and a non-player card such as the dealer face up card or a community card. The Blackjack game then proceeds as in traditional Blackjack. The game playing modes are applicable to other games as well.

Abstract: Multiple hand ranks for casino poker games may be achieved in poker variations using a seven-card hand. A best five-card hand may be achieved using conventional principles, or hand ranks may be determined using all seven cards. The latter playing mode provides increased payoff options for added player excitement.

Abstract: A card game among a plurality of players is played by dealing hands of cards to the players one card at a time, conducting an initial round of wagering among the players, and conducting subsequent rounds of wagering among the players. At least one of the subsequent rounds of wagering among the players being conducted in a second direction opposite from the first direction. By varying the wagering round direction over the course of a hand, a button player advantage can be reduced.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game utilizing playing cards including the steps of receiving an ante wager from one or more players to participate in at least a portion of a round of the wagering game; dealing at least four cards to form a dealer's hand; dealing at least four cards to each of the one or more participating players to form one or more respective player's hands; receiving a play wager from each of the participating players after each of the participating players is permitted to view their respective player's hand, wherein any of the participating players not placing the variable play wager forfeits their respective ante wager; determining the best poker rank of the dealer's hand, wherein the best poker rank is the highest possible rank achievable using four cards from the cards forming the dealer's hand; determining the best poker rank of the player's hand, wherein the best poker rank is the highest possible rank achievable using four cards from the cards forming the dealer's hand; and resolving

Abstract: Card games that combine the play of Blackjack (“21”) with a 3-card Poker wager or side bet (“21+3”). Each player places a basic Blackjack wager and an optional 3-card Poker wager before the cards are dealt. Each player is then dealt a card with the dealer receiving a face-up card. Each player is dealt a second card. At this point, the outcome of each 3-card Poker hand is determined, where a 3-card Poker hand consists of the 2-card hand dealt to that player and the dealer's face-up card. After settling the Poker wagers, the game of Blackjack continues in a typical fashion. The invention advantageously retains all the features and advantages of Blackjack as well as provides the dynamics of 3-card Poker, without interfering with the card sequence, for enhanced player anticipation and enjoyment.

Abstract: A house banked casino game simulates play of Texas Hold'Em. Each player places a competition wager, which is without a house advantage, and each player places a proposition wager. Hands of playing cards are dealt to each player, and at least one least community card is dealt to a community card area. The competition wager is resolved according to a poker rank of one player hand against a poker rank of another player hand, and the proposition wager is resolved according to the poker rank of each player hand against a payout scale. The rules are simple to execute and play eliminating skill decisions, thereby appealing to average or inexperienced players. The proposition wager further increases player interest by providing a chance for a high payout.

Abstract: A casino game incorporates at least a first compulsory playing mode and one or more optional playing modes without a house advantage. Preferably, the first playing mode is a three-, five- or seven-card poker game against a payout scale based on the respective hand poker rank or against both a payout scale and the dealer. Optional modes without a house advantage include head-to-head poker games against the dealer only and poker games against other players. Side wager options are also available for high hands, thereby increasing player interest by providing a chance for a high payout.