Abstract:
Methods, computer-implemented methods, systems, tables and computer-readable mediums for playing blackjack hold-em that include receiving a buy-in from each player, calculating a unit, wherein the unit is the value of each hand, calculating total units needed to win a game, dealing player hold cards, wherein the hold cards are dealt face-down, .receiving one or more requests for hit cards, wherein the hit cards are dealt face up, instructing each player to turn over their hold cards, determining the winning hand or hands, and paying the winning hand the appropriate unit(s) or unit fraction, minus any house take.

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    The invention relates generally to portable outdoor furniture, particularly portable folding outdoor tables. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Going to the beach or the pool is a popular pastime for many during the summer time months. When going to the beach or pool, people usually bring portable folding beach chairs to sit on. Typically such chairs sit low to the ground so that the user can relax with their feet stretched out on the warm sand and/or be covered from the sun by a beach umbrella they have stuck in the sand. 
         [0003]    Many times, people sitting on the beach or at the pool want to have a nice cool drink with them. Some folding beach chairs have drink holders, but usually these are limited in size and do not securely hold the beverages. Moreover, often people want to have food while they are the beach and need a flat surface to place the food on. Consequently, there is a need for portable tables that can be used on the beach or pool. 
         [0004]    Currently, there are portable tables that can be used on the beach or at the pool. However, most of these are not appropriately sized for the low-sitting portable folding beach chairs. Many portable tables are too high to be of much use for such chairs. Furthermore, many portable tables are too unstable to use on a surface such as the beach or in the windy conditions that often occur outdoors at the beach or pool. Additionally, drinks set on such tables often tip over or simply slide off. Finally, many portable tables are not adapted to work with beach umbrellas. 
         [0005]    What is needed is a portable folding outdoor table that is suitable for use at the beach or pool and that overcomes the above disadvantages. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0006]    Embodiments described herein overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. These and other advantages are achieved by, 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]    The detailed description will refer to the following drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements, and wherein: 
           [0008]      FIG. 1A  is a top view of a circular embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table. 
           [0009]      FIG. 1B  is a perspective view of a circular embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table. 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  is a top view of a rectangular embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table. 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  is a top view of a square embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table. 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  is a top view of an elliptical embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0013]    Described herein are embodiments of a portable folding outdoor table. Embodiments provide a portable folding outdoor table that is appropriately sized for the low-sitting portable folding beach chairs. Embodiments are stable enough to use on a surface such as the beach or in the windy conditions that often occur outdoors at the beach or pool. Embodiments provide a flat surface useful for food, card-playing, small portable electronics or speakers and other things. Embodiments provide drink holders that are designed to securely hold drinks even in windy conditions. Embodiments are adapted to work with beach umbrellas, including embodiments that are built with holes into which a beach umbrella may be inserted. 
         [0014]    The portable folding outdoor table may be a variety of shapes, including square, rectangular, circular and oval. Typically, the table top of embodiments will fold in half or in thirds. The legs of embodiments will typically fold underneath the table top portions. Embodiments will include holes in the table top that allow wind to flow through the table top. Solid table tops are more susceptible to being blown or lifted by the wind. Consequently, the holes reduce the chances that the table will be blown over—which is a necessary concern because of lightweight material preferred for embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table. Such holes may be substantially-sized, relatively few in number and spaced out at regular intervals. Alternatively, the table top could include numerous small holes, presenting a screen or grill like surface. 
         [0015]    Embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table may be a variety of different sizes. Generally, embodiments will be small enough to be carried when folded. For example, embodiments may include a three feet (3′) diameter circular folding table, a four feet (4′) by two feet (2′) rectangular folding table, a two feet (2′) by two feet (2′) square folding table, a three and a half feet (3.5′) by one and a half feet (1.5′) oval table, and virtually any variety of similar shapes and sizes that make for an easily portable folding table. Embodiments may fold in halves, thirds, quarters or other configurations. 
         [0016]    The portable folding outdoor table is typically made of durable but lightweight material. For example, embodiments may be made from recycled plastic, such as lightweight high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recycled plastic. Using recycled plastic is economical and environmentally friendly. Other recyclable materials may be used, including composite materials. Other lightweight, durable and easily washable materials may be used. 
         [0017]    Embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table typically include folding legs that, when folded, fit snugly against the folded portions of the table top. Alternatively, the legs may be easily removable and re-attachable to the table top. The legs typically are sized to position the table top at a height that is comfortable for use with low-sitting beach chairs. For example, the legs may be sized to position the table top ten to twenty inches (10″ to 20″) off the ground. An embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table may include legs that positions the table top fifteen inches (15″) off the ground when in use. The legs themselves may be longer than the desired height in order allow the feet of the legs to sink into the beach sand (or other soft surface) for proper anchoring. Certain embodiments may include threaded feet that rotate and screw into the ground for even more secure anchoring. The legs may include telescoping features that allow the legs to be lengthened depending on the surface on which the legs sit and/or the desired height of the table top. In this manner, the height of the table top of the portable folding outdoor table may be adjusted. 
         [0018]    Embodiments may also include a central hole for holding a beach umbrella. In this manner, the portable folding outdoor table may be used in conjunction with a beach umbrella to provide a shaded table for use on the beach. 
         [0019]    The portable folding outdoor table may also include cup holders for drinks. The cup holders may be holes meant to snugly hold cups or include bottoms, such as mesh fabric bottoms often used on beach chair arms. Exemplary cup holders may be, e.g., four to five inches (4″-5″) in diameter and be two to four inches (2″-4″) deep, with an embodiment including four and a quarter inch (4.25″) diameter and three inches (3″) deep cup holders. Some cup holders may include inserts that include a slot for holding stem glasses, such as wine glasses. Glass stems fit snugly within the slot. Embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table include at least four (4) cup holders. 
         [0020]    Embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table may also include additional features, such as a water-proof or water-resistant pouches, bags or other enclosures meant to protect electronics. Other features may include Velcro straps that may be used to hold various items to the portable folding outdoor table, such as sandals, sunglasses, umbrellas or other items. Embodiments may be designed to be easily carried. For example, embodiments may include a handle and/or and adjustable strap that enable the folded portable folding outdoor table to be easily carried. Embodiments of the portable folding outdoor table include two (2) handles. 
         [0021]    With reference now to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , shown is an embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table  100 . Portable folding outdoor table  100  has a circular table top  102 . The circular table top  102  includes a substantially flat top surface and an opposite facing bottom surface. Portable folding outdoor table  100  includes holes  104  that enable wind to blow through the table, preventing or reducing changes portable folding outdoor table  100  will be blown over by the wind. Portable folding outdoor table  100  also includes one or more cup holders  106 . Embodiments include four (4) cup holders  106 . As shown in  FIG. 1B , cup holders  106  may include mesh that holds cups. Other cup holders  106  may include slots  108  that hold glass stems. Portable folding outdoor table  100  also includes center umbrella hole  110  through which beach umbrella shaft is placed. 
         [0022]    As shown in  FIG. 1B , portable folding outdoor table  100  includes legs  112 . Legs  112  may be sized to position the table top ten to twenty inches (10″ to 20″) off the ground, although legs  112  shown position the table top  102  approximately fifteen inches (15″) off the ground. Most beach chairs sit low to the ground so that they are not easily blown over by strong sea winds. People also like the low-sitting beach chairs because they can feel more of the warm sun, perhaps digging their legs into the sand. In embodiments, the portable folding outdoor table  100  is designed to sit at a convenient low height for the low-sitting beach chairs. This also helps prevent the portable folding outdoor table  100  from blowing over. Legs  112  may fold into the underneath of the table top  102  to enable easier portability. 
         [0023]    The table top  102  may include multiple portions  114 ,  116  that separate, enabling the portable folding outdoor table  100  to be folded. The table top  102  may include a joint  118  where the portions  114 ,  116  meet. The joint  118  may include one or more hinges  118 , or other connections, that keep the portions  114 ,  116 . Alternatively, the portions  114 ,  116  may be formed from one piece of material that is only partially cut to form joint  118 . Other embodiments of portable folding outdoor table  100  may include three portions, e.g., pie-shaped portions, that enable portable folding outdoor table  100  to be folded in thirds. 
         [0024]    With continuing reference to  FIG. 1B , shown also is handle  120  and strap  122 . Strap  122  is adjustable to enable a user to carry the folded portable folding outdoor table  100  by placing strap over a shoulder. Embodiments include two (2) handles  120 . The handles  120  may be made with Velcro so that the handles  120  may connect to each other when the portable folding outdoor table  100  is folded. Portable folding outdoor table  100  may also include a latch or latches that hold the folded portions of the portable folding outdoor table  100  together. A strip of fabric with a snap or snaps connecting the fabric to the folded portions of the portable folding outdoor table  100  may also be used. Various other means for securing the folded portions of the portable folding outdoor table  100  together may be used. 
         [0025]    With reference now to  FIG. 2 , shown is a rectangular embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table  200 . Rectangular portable folding outdoor table  200  includes a rectangular table top  202 , holes  204  (to enable wind to blow through table top  202 ), one or more cup holders  206 , and legs (not shown). Rectangular table top  202  includes three portions  208 ,  210 ,  212  joined together at joints  214  that enables portable folding outdoor table  200  to be folded. 
         [0026]    With reference now to  FIG. 3 , shown is a square embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table  300 . Square portable folding outdoor table  300  includes a square table top  302 , holes  304  (to enable wind to blow through table top  302 ), one or more cup holders and legs (not shown). Square table top  302  includes two portions  308 ,  310  joined together at joint  312  that enables portable folding outdoor table  300  to be folded. 
         [0027]    With reference now to  FIG. 4 , shown is oval embodiment of the portable folding outdoor table  400 . Oval portable folding outdoor table  400  includes an oval table top  402 , holes  404  (to enable wind to blow through table top  402 ), one or more cup holders  406 , and legs (not shown). Oval table top  402  includes two portions  408 ,  410  joined together at joint  312  that enables portable folding outdoor table  400  to be folded. 
         [0028]    The terms and descriptions used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims, and their equivalents, in which all terms are to be understood in their broadest possible sense unless otherwise indicated.