Abstract: A modified method for playing Blackjack is set forth wherein the players each make a first wager to participate in the Blackjack game and a second wager, the second wagers accumulated to form a pot. The pot, less any levy for the casino, is awarded to the player according to the various embodiments thereof to the player(s) (i)having a final hand count closest to but not exceeding 21, (ii) the highest count based upon the initial two cards dealt to the player or (iii) the player(s) having a Blackjack. A portion of the pot may be allocated to form a jackpot awarded to players based upon there obtaining a predetermined holding.

Abstract: A modified method for playing card game such as Blackjack or Baccarat is set forth wherein the players each make a first wager to participate in the game and a second wager, the second wagers accumulated to form a pot. The pot, less any levy for the casino or to fund a jackpot, is awarded to the player according to the various embodiments thereof to the player(s) (i)having a final hand count closest to the target value for the game. A portion of the pot may be allocated to form a jackpot awarded to players based upon there obtaining a predetermined holding or players who lost the pot but have a predetermined hand card combination.

Abstract: Game apparatus comprising a playing surface 1 layout 1a and a random result generator comprising either two or more dice or a single deck of convential playing cards, said layout being marked out with various designated betting areas 2-5 (some of which specify the pay-offs) for the reception of players' chips. The layout has a grid configuration constituted by betting areas labelled Banker 3 and Player 4 which represent an Even money wager and a betting area 5 depicting a horseshoe and a column of poker hands/rankings. In addition an area marked Insurance represents a third wager with solid circles/spots for the reception of players' chips. In the preferred embodiment of the game the dice are characterized by indicia in the form of spots representing the numerals 1-6 and two sets of five dice are utilized, one set by the dealer/Banker and one set by the shooter/Player.

Abstract: A casino game comprising one or more decks of standard playing cards and a layout which designates a first area for the placing of two to five community cards and a second area composed of a plurality of betting areas. The object of the game being to make a good poker hand with the advantage of discarding and being dealt replacements, such poker hand of 5 cards being composed of players' individual cards in conjunction with the community cards. A further object of the game is to win the Pot Bets by holding the highest poker hand. The preferred game apparatus includes a single deck of standard playing cards and a layout that provides betting areas 5, 6, 7 & 8 for placing counters.

Abstract: A yarn brake for a textile machine. The yarn brake comprises a stationary clamping plate and a movable clamping plate. The plates are forced together by first and second biasing means to provide full braking pressure on a yarn passing between the plates. De-activating means operate to selectively nullify the effect of the second biasing means to provide partial braking pressure on the yarn, or to nullify the effects of both biasing means so that there is no braking pressure on the yarn. The invention also includes a weft yarn braking system for a multi-weft loom utilizing a yarn brake of the present invention for each weft yarn. Control means, operating in timed relation to the loom, operate the brakes in a programmed sequence. The yarns are fully braked when not being inserted into the loom.