Abstract: A method of playing a card game includes randomly dealing one or more cards from a standard card deck to at least one player. The card game allows for the at least one player to receive an additional card from the standard deck, and to place a first wager on the outcome of the card game. The first wager is associated with a first payout amount if the at least one player wins the card game. The method further includes selecting a subset of cards, that have not been dealt to the at least one player, from the standard card deck. The method includes adjusting the payout amount based on the subset of cards selected, and displaying the subset of cards to the at least one player. The method includes randomly selecting a card from the subset of cards, the randomly selected card dealt to the at least one player.

Abstract: A method of verifying the identity of an affiliate enrolled in an affiliate program of a merchant and then transmitting information between the affiliate and the merchant is provided. The method relies on embedding a unique identification code in a sub-domain portion of a domain name. Once an identification process has been completed, a server-to-server exchange of information is able to freely continue throughout a shopping session and even beyond checkout to easily handle post transaction changes, returns, cancellations, modifications, shipment notifications, status notifications, and the like.

Abstract: A method of verifying the identify of an affiliate enrolled in an affiliate program of a merchant and then transmitting information between the affiliate and the merchant is provided. The method relies on embedding a unique identification code in a sub-domain portion of a domain name. Once an identification process has been completed, a server-to-server exchange of information is able to freely continue throughout a shopping session and even beyond checkout to easily handle post transaction changes, returns, cancellations, modifications, shipment notifications, status notifications, and the like.

Abstract: A game player selection device for indicating a turn in a multiple player game is provided. The game player selection device includes a housing, a selector, a number of indicators, and a control circuit. The selector is disposed on the housing and is used to select one of the operating modes. The operating modes include sequential, random and random but fair. The indicators are dispersed on the housing. The control circuit is coupled to the selector and the plurality of indicators. The control circuit temporarily activates at least one of the indicators based on the selected operating mode. As such, the turn in the multiple player game is indicated.

Abstract: A method of tracking during an affiliate referral transaction without relying on cookies is provided. The method includes requesting a unique session identifier from a merchandiser. A hyperlink is then published on a website of an affiliate. Next, the unique session identifier is added to a sub-domain portion of a domain name of a merchandiser when the hyperlink is activated by a customer. The unique session identifier and the customer are passed to the merchandiser. The merchandiser uses the unique session identifier to track either or both the affiliate and the customer. Thereafter, information is transmitted between the affiliate and the merchandiser. Then, compensation from the merchandiser is received for referral of the customer to the merchandiser.

Abstract: A method of verifying the identify of an affiliate enrolled in an affiliate program of a merchant and then transmitting information between the affiliate and the merchant is provided. The method relies on embedding a unique identification code in a sub-domain portion of a domain name. Once an identification process has been completed, a server-to-server exchange of information is able to freely continue throughout a shopping session and even beyond checkout to easily handle post transaction changes, returns, cancellations, modifications, shipment notifications, status notifications, and the like.

Abstract: A game player selection device for indicating a turn in a multiple player game is provided. The game player selection device includes a housing, a selector, a number of indicators, and a control circuit. The selector is disposed on the housing and is used to select one of the operating modes. The operating modes include sequential, random and random but fair. The indicators are dispersed on the housing. The control circuit is coupled to the selector and the plurality of indicators. The control circuit temporarily activates at least one of the indicators based on the selected operating mode. As such, the turn in the multiple player game is indicated.