Abstract: A networked computer system for providing a webpage to a user is described herein. The networked computer system includes a database and a computer server that includes a processor that is coupled to a memory device. The database includes a webpage list including a plurality of host webpage records and an auction list including a plurality of auction items. The computer server receives a participation request from a web browser, accesses the database, and generates an auction webpage. The computer server receives a signal indicating a bid request from the user, generates a skill-based game to the user, receives a skill input from the user, determines an outcome of the skill-based game based on the skill input, and generates a bid associated with the received bid request based on the outcome of the skill-based game.

Abstract: A networked computer system for providing a webpage to a user is described herein. The networked computer system includes a database and a computer server that includes a processor that is coupled to a memory device. The database includes a webpage list including a plurality of host webpage records and an auction list including a plurality of auction items. The computer server receives a participation request from a web browser, accesses the database, and generates an auction webpage. The computer server receives a signal indicating a bid request from the user, generates a skill-based game to the user, receives a skill input from the user, determines an outcome of the skill-based game based on the skill input, and generates a bid associated with the received bid request based on the outcome of the skill-based game.

Abstract: A canopy organizer for organizing objects on an elongated and vertical support is provided. The organizer comprises a first fabric wall and a second fabric wall. Both walls are in contact with each other along the edges so as to form a pocket. Then, a filling is within the pocket formed by the first and second nylon walls and a flap is attached to the first wall along the length of the cover. The flap is configured to interface with a determined area along the opposite edge of the nylon wall. The organizer includes at least one fastener configured to hold the cover around a cylindrical object, wherein one of the two walls is an outside wall and the other is the inside wall. A plurality of attachment elements are attached to the outside wall.

Abstract: A system for allowing a player to participate in an auction event via a user computing device is described herein. The system includes a gaming controller, an auction controller, and a bid unit award controller. The gaming controller generates and displays a wagering game on the user computing device, generates an outcome of the game, and provides an award to the player as a function of the outcome. The auction controller generates and displays an auction on the user computing device, retrieves an auction list including a plurality of auction items, and displays the plurality of auction items on the user computing device. The bid unit award controller is configured to determine if the player has placed a wager on the wagering game and responsively provide a bid unit to the player for use in placing bids associated with auction items displayed in the auction.

Abstract: A canopy organizer for organizing objects on an elongated and vertical support is provided. The organizer comprises a first fabric wall and a second fabric wall. Both walls are in contact with each other along the edges so as to form a pocket. Then, a filling is within the pocket formed by the first and second nylon walls and a flap is attached to the first wall along the length of the cover. The flap is configured to interface with a determined area along the opposite edge of the nylon wall. The organizer includes at least one fastener configured to hold the cover around a cylindrical object, wherein one of the two walls is an outside wall and the other is the inside wall. A plurality of attachment elements are attached to the outside wall.

Abstract: A system for allowing a user to participate in a sweepstakes event via user computing devices is described herein. The system includes a database including a list of sweepstakes awards and a controller coupled to the database and a user computing device. The controller is configured to receive a request to purchase a bid unit for use in bidding on one or more auction items from the user via the user computing device, distribute at least one sweepstakes entry into a sweepstakes event to the user in response to the received request, select a sweepstakes award being associated with the at least one sweepstakes entry from the list of sweepstakes awards included in the database, and transmit an award notification message to the user that is indicative of the sweepstakes award.

Abstract: A method of conducting an auction is described herein. The method includes receiving a first bid unit purchase request from a user and responsively generating at least one initial bid unit for bidding on one or more auction items displayed in the auction. The method also includes distributing at least one sweepstakes entry into a sweepstakes event to the user in response to the received purchase request, providing a sweepstakes award to the user as a function of the at least one sweepstakes entry, and allowing the user to purchase at least one addition bid unit with at least a portion of the sweepstakes award.