Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method of gaming, comprising the steps of providing a table of card combinations, providing a means for wagering comprising selecting one or more card combinations from the table, providing a means for a discarding and drawing cards, allocating a set of cards to at least one player, accepting one or more wagers according to the player's selection from the table of card combinations, providing the player with the option of discarding and drawing cards, and determining whether the cards obtained by the player match the selected card combinations. The present invention is additionally directed to an apparatus and computer program for carrying out the foregoing method.

Abstract: A method of wagering is provided. The method includes determining a wager by selecting at least two participants or teams from a plurality of participants or a plurality of teams, respectively, and selecting a metric associable with the selected participants or teams. The earned metric value of each of the plurality of participants or teams is determined. A wager status is determined by comparing the earned metric value of the selected participants or teams relative to earned metric values of the plurality of participants or teams.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for creating and processing a betting opportunity allowing exotic type pari-mutuel wagering including but not limited to Exactas and Triples to be applied to sporting events including but not limited to football games and basketball games. A bet processing entity selects a metric including but not limited to points scored. This metric is applied to all contestants participating in a plurality of events played during a selected time period. The contestants in the plurality of events obtaining the highest values of the metric are considered the winning contestants for the purpose of the constructed bet and bettors who correctly selected these contestants from all participants competing share in the proceeds of the bets made. Bettors not correctly selecting the highest-ranking participants will not share in the proceeds. This method allows metrics obtained in multiple sporting events to be aggregated into one betting opportunity.