Abstract: The present invention uses the streak method to create high multiple payouts in head-to-head contest games or in wagering games with even bets.

Abstract: New method of eliminating and replacing the traditional house vig in a betting or wagering games involving comparative choices by introducing wild-card option or condition.

Abstract: This invention is a new method to improve user experience in bet-matching games by making available information on certain popular betting propositions or comparative choices to potential players of the game.

Abstract: The invention is a new method of increasing participation in an undersold side of a bet by means of virtual goods or merchandise.

Abstract: This invention is a new method of creating more comparative choices in sports fantasy or other fantasy games, thereby greatly increasing the ability of a game operator to create fairly even bets or comparative choices without the need for point spreads but are still simple for the users or participants to understand.

Abstract: The claimed invention is a new method of simplifying traditional sports betting by matching bets on roughly even betting propositions or comparative choices.

Abstract: A computer-generated puzzle game can enable any appropriate image (e.g., a still image, video, or animation) to be used as a puzzle image. The puzzle game can utilize a framework including a portion of the puzzle image such that the user can determine where to place the puzzle pieces without having to see a version of the final image, which can save display real estate as well as provide suspense and additional challenge for the user. The puzzle pieces also can include a portion of the image, such that the player can determine where the pieces are to be placed in the framework without having to worry about rotating or properly positioning the pieces, which can be difficult on at least certain computing devices.