Abstract: There is provided an adapter that fits most standardized fiber optic cable connectors to allow quick field installations. The adapter includes a split diameter. The smaller diameter fits within a rear back shell of the connector and receives a fiber stub from the connector. The larger diameter abuts the rear of the rear back shell and receives an optical fiber. The adapter includes a pair of mated resilient members that forms a fiber guide within the adapter. The fiber stub and a bare optical fiber of the optical fiber are optically spliced within the fiber guide formed within the resilient members.

Abstract: A method for allowing at least one player to play a game of chance against a house, such as a casino. The method includes the step of allocating a predetermined number of indicia to the house and to the at least one player by chance. These indicia may be obtained by rolling dice, but other processes are contemplated. More indicia are allocated to the at least one player than to the house. The method also includes the step of applying ordinary values to the indicia allocated to the house. Another step is applying the ordinary values to the indicia allocated to the at least one player, unless one or more exceptions are invoked under a predetermined devaluation rule. Another step is declaring the at least one player a winner if the values applied to the indicia allocated to the at least one player after invoking the predetermined devaluation rule, exceed in total the ordinary values applied to the indicia allocated to the house.