Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a poker game with a unique betting format is disclosed. The card game is somewhat similar to traditional games of poker and, more specifically, to Hold 'Em poker. The unique gameplay disclosed herein allows for two specific variations on the traditional gameplay associated with standard Hold 'Em. First, one variation of the present invention will incorporate one or more “wild cards” into the game, typically in the form of jokers. These additional cards, when added to the standard 52 card deck of playing cards, can be used to represent any other card in the deck. A second variation of the present invention incorporates at least one additional round of betting into the gameplay. In this version, after the betting on the “river” card has occurred, the next player in turn to bet can choose to “check” or initiate another round of betting.

Abstract: The math matrix of the present invention provides a 10 by 10 grid containing 100 cells with a different two-digit number contained in each cell of the grid. The numbers in the cells range from 00 to 99. In the most preferred embodiments of the present invention a separate and distinct color is associated with each of the single digits 0 through 9. The math matrix is useful for both teaching and learning mathematical concepts and numerical relationships. Additional embodiments of the invention provide for various games for other applications of the math matrix as well.