Abstract: A bag made of two opposing sheets, shaped to have a dispensing funnel extending outward from one side at the bottom. The bag is primarily for dry contents and constructed so that it is easy to pour dry contents with control, even if they are heavy. The dispensing funnel has a grippable spout and a flow area that allows the contents to flow through the spout easily. The grippable spout can be held in the hand, and affords more control over the flow by manually opening and shutting the opening. The structure of the funnel allows the user to hold the bag in one hand, tip the bag 45 degrees and hold on to the spout with the other hand to control the speed and direction of the flow. The bag is easy to construct and can be sold with or without contents.

Abstract: A wagering method applicable to games, such as poker, that include multiple rounds of wagering. Players who participate in an early round of wagering share in a portion of the pot that has accumulated after a subsequent, preferably final, round of wagering. Thus, in a poker game according to the present invention, players who fold after having wagered in the early round of betting can potentially win more than they have bet in the hand, despite having folded. The method is suitable for live play, such as in a casino, and for play supported by computers connected via a communication system such as the Internet.