Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for displaying poker tournament information, the apparatus having an operator-input interface, control circuitry and a display. The operator-input interface is dedicated to receiving input relating to the poker tournament from a human operator. The control circuitry is coupled to receive the input relating to the poker tournament from the operator-input interface and to generate, based at least in part on the input, information relating to the poker tournament. The information generated by the control circuitry is displayed to poker tournament players on the display.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a system and method for seamless audio retrieval and transmittal during wireless application protocol sessions. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving an audio data selection during a visual internet session on a processing device. Information associated with audio data associated with the audio data selection and the processing device is stored on a state server. The visual internet session is terminated and an audio session via a voice gateway is initiated. Using the information, the audio data is retrieved from an origin server.