Abstract: One or more remote control devices used at a sports event, by one or more officials, at that game, on activation can control, compatible game time pieces, without interference, that are located, on or off the playing field, with the option of initiating the sound of a whistle at activation location, or from compatible equipment, that are on or off the field, without any game time piece being altered.

Abstract: Concepts for a method for conducting gambling tournaments for large numbers of participants are disclosed. The total number of participants is divided into groups of “N” players each. Each table will have “X” players. Of the “N” number of players per group, only a certain number of the last players of each group advance to the next grouping until arriving at a final table of “x” players. The winners from each group will share a portion of the prize pool.

Abstract: This device is a means to play back an audio recording, that is activated when movement occurs and to therefore increase this appeal, be it for a human or animal as the end user, incorporates a recognizable smell, material, size and appearance, to encourage that specific end user to actually make contact with the device, for the purpose of play, to teach, to possibly encourage feeding, calm, or collect.

Abstract: Concepts for playing a card game using a plurality of modified decks of cards. Each deck containing only the Ace to the 8. The player wagers against a banker to try to get as close to a designated point total of 15 without exceeding it. The player can hit or stand on any point total. A winning player is paid based upon a first variable wager. After comparing the player's hand to the banker's hand, the player's hand is compared to a Bonus Pay Table. If the player's hand contains a designated combination, the player is paid based upon a second fixed wager. The game also offers the opportunity to buy odds concerning the occurrence of a selected outcome. The game can be played as a table game on as an electronic video game.

Abstract: Concepts for playing slot machine games, with the player having multiple opportunities to obtain a winning hand. The slot machine deals a first hand, and the first hand is evaluated against a first Table of Values. If no winning combination is obtained, the slot machine deals a second hand, and the second hand is evaluated against the first Table of Values. If still no winning combination is obtained, the slot machine deals a third hand, and the third hand is evaluated against the first Table of Values. If no winning combination is obtained, the player can hold some elements from the third hand and the slot machine deals additional elements to complete a fourth hand. The fourth hand is evaluated against a second Table of Values. Players with a winning combination are paid in accordance with a selected ranking winning combination from the appropriate Table of Values.

Abstract: A laminated metallized film apparatus being fabricated through the use of roll-to-roll lamination machinery (e.g. using a gravure cylinder) which through the use of various combinations of adhesive, pressure, and temperature bonds various materials and substrates together, producing a thermal radiative and insulative barrier to impinging multiple heat sources in the range of ultra-violet longwave-infrared wavelengths. In applications the laminated metallized film apparatus may be constructed so as to create an insulating bag, pouch, tote, insulative wrap, or radiant reflector sheeting, through use of single or multiple layer films or foams of varying thickness and texture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a game of skill and chance for one or more players, in which colored, numbered balls comprise the contest elements. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of elements. Players are permitted to reject some or all elements and receive substitute elements to complete a final combination of elements. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a game of skill and chance for one or more players, in which colored, numbered balls comprise the contest elements. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of elements. Players are permitted to reject some or all elements and receive substitute elements to complete a final combination of elements. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: Concepts for playing a card game using a plurality of modified decks of cards. The player wagers against a banker to try to get as close to a designated point total without exceeding it. The player can hit or stand on any point total. A winning player is paid based upon a first variable wager. After comparing the player's hand to the banker's hand, the player's hand is compared to a Bonus Pay Table. If the player's hand contains a designated combination, the player is paid based upon a second fixed wager. The game also offers the opportunity to buy odds concerning the occurrence of a selected outcome. The game can be played as a table game on as an electronic video game.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a slot machine game. All the possible ‘hands’ for a cycle are generated and stored in a database. One ‘hand is randomly selected for display until all ‘hands’ in the cycle are displayed. A prize is awarded to the player, in the event such ‘hand’ qualifies as a winning combination according to a predetermined table of values.

Abstract: Concepts for playing slot machine games, with the participant having an opportunity to “hold” selected elements. The slot machine deals a FLOP, and the player establishes the COMMUNITY ELEMENTS for each slot, based on the number of elements of the designated game. The remaining number of elements in the slot is dealt, to be combined with the COMMUNITY ELEMENTS; and participants with a winning combination are paid in accordance with a selected ranking winning combination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a dice game for one or more players. Dice are presented in a variety of colors. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of dice with respect to color and number. A predetermined number of dice are provided for each player. Players are permitted to reject some or all dice and receive substitute dice to complete a final combination of dice. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a slot machine game. Selectable indicia are presented. Players can select a number of indicia for play. An equal number of indicia are randomly selected for comparison to the player-selected indicia. The number of player-selected indicia that match the randomly selected indicia is evaluated against a predetermined pay table to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: Concepts, methods and apparatus for playing poker, in which an individual participant has an equal opportunity for winning, notwithstanding that other participants have previously-acquired poker sills. Rectangular-periphery, symmetrical-arrangement patterns establish straight-line locations for display of playing cards to be distributed. Locations for play and wagering are selected by a participant before distribution of cards. Symmetrical patterns, as taught, enable play of multiple hands by multiple players while relying on a single deck of playing cards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a game of skill and chance for one or more players, in which colored, numbered balls comprise the contest elements. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of elements. Players are permitted to reject some or all elements and receive substitute elements to complete a final combination of elements. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a game of skill and chance for one or more players, in which colored, numbered balls comprise the contest elements. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of elements. Players are permitted to reject some or all elements and receive substitute elements to complete a final combination of elements. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a dice game for one or more players. Dice are presented in a variety of colors. Players can bet on obtaining predetermined combination of dice with respect to color and number. A predetermined number of dice are provided for each player. Players are permitted to reject some or all dice and receive substitute dice to complete a final combination of dice. The final combination is evaluated against a predetermined pay table of values to determine the pay out, if any, to the player. Apparatus may include electronic or mechanical game machines.

Abstract: Concepts for playing showdown card games of poker with multiple decks, with each participant having at least one individual deck in which a principal participant designates the type of poker, deals a FLOP, and establishes the COMMUNITY CARDS for each participant, based on the number of cards in a hand of the designated game. The remaining number of cards in the hand are dealt from each participant's hand, to be combined with the COMMUNITY CARDS; and participants with a winning combination are paid in accordance with a selected standard ranking of poker hands.

Abstract: Concepts for playing showdown card games of poker with multiple decks, with each participant having at least one individual deck in which a principal participant designates the type of poker, deals a FLOP, and establishes the COMMUNITY CARDS for each participant, based on the number of cards in a hand of the designated game. The remaining number of cards in the hand are dealt from each participant's hand, to be combined with the COMMUNITY CARDS; and participants with a winning combination are paid in accordance with a selected standard ranking of poker hands.