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Amusement Devices: Games > Including Means For Processing Electronic Data (e.g., Computer/video Game, Etc.) > In A Chance Application > Lot Match Or Lot Combination (e.g., Roulette, Lottery, Etc.) Lot Match Or Lot Combination (e.g., Roulette, Lottery, Etc.)Lot Match Or Lot Combination (e.g., Roulette, Lottery, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.02/01/07 - 20070026930 - Automatic table game A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette. ... 02/01/07 - 20070026929 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 02/01/07 - 20070026928 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 02/01/07 - 20070026927 - Variable lootery game A method for simultaneously conducting multiple lottery style games of chance providing for multiple wagers and multiple payouts with a single drawing is provided. The method is comprised of having players each select a number from a first group of numbers for entry into a Game 1. Having players each ... 02/01/07 - 20070026926 - Gaming device and ticket for interactive instant lottery games An instant lottery ticket and gaming device that improves user interaction and excitement. The gaming device makes the fixed outcome result of a ticket appear more like a casino-type or other multiple iteration game. Game configuration and interaction between the user and the gaming device depends upon user preferences and ... 02/01/07 - 20070026925 - Roulette wheel with leveling correction and gaming table including this kind of roulette wheel Roulette wheel including a bowl, a disk rotatably mounted inside the bowl, and an assembly for adjusting the leveling of the bowl. The adjustment includes an inclination detector attached to the bowl (1) and actuators for automatically correcting the leveling of the bowl as a function of information supplied by ... 01/25/07 - 20070021184 - Method of playing a game of chance including purchase of additional game play information and system for facilitating the play thereof A method for playing a game of chance and system for facilitating the play of the game are disclosed, in which an initial ticket containing initial game play information is received, a second ticket containing additional game play information is received, and the combination of the initial game play information ... 01/25/07 - 20070021183 - Gaming machine with playing-board bonus game affected by free spins of the reels A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a game board and a plurality of reels, each reel having a plurality of symbols for representing an outcome of the wagering game. The player is given a predefined number of free spins of the reels upon occurrence of a predetermined ... 01/11/07 - 20070010314 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 01/11/07 - 20070010313 - Ophthalmic observation apparatus An apparatus for observing an eye of an examinee by imaging the eye, comprises: an irradiation optical system including a laser source which emits a laser beam and a scanning unit which two-dimensionally scans the beam onto an objective part of the examinee's eye to be observed, the irradiation optical ... 01/11/07 - 20070010312 - Roulette gaming machine and method for selecting constant rotation period A roulette gaming machine comprises a roulette board, a ball, a rotatable portion, ball receiving parts, numerals, a driving motor and a main control CPU. The rotatable portion is rotatably provided at a center portion of the roulette board. The ball receiving parts receives the ball and circularly arranged on ... 01/11/07 - 20070010311 - Preprinted lottery tickets using a player activated electronic validation machine A lottery game played on an electronic game machine using a pre-printed lottery ticket is disclosed. The lottery ticket is embedded with game and prize information that can be read by the game machine. After inserting the lottery ticket into the game machine, the player may play a game using ... 01/11/07 - 20070010310 - Roulette table device with progressive jackpot Roulette table device with progressive jackpot, comprising a gaming table (1) designed for playing a roulette game, in which a number layout is provided on the table (1) for placing betting chips, several player positions, a croupier position, playing means for playing the roulette game, a jackpot computer unit (8, ... 12/21/06 - 20060287055 - Multi-level simple lotto In a lotto game the lotto draw is made from numbers within a multiplicity universes of numbers, with (1) each number universe having all the numbers normal to the lotto game, and with (2) at least one number universe having associated with at least one number of the universe a ... 12/21/06 - 20060287054 - Methods and systems for providing accessory devices usable to facilitate remotely viewable wagering game outcomes In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., player may access the video presentation online). This allows ... 12/21/06 - 20060287053 - Roulette board and method for controlling the same A roulette board includes: a roulette wheel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a circumferential direction of the roulette wheel; a plurality of ball reception portions that are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the symbols, the ball reception portions being configured to receive a ball that ... 12/21/06 - 20060287052 - System and method for automated play of lottery games A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery ... 12/21/06 - 20060287051 - Apparatus, systems and methods for implementing enhanced gaming and prizing parameters in an elecronic environment The inventions herein relate to novel forms of interaction with an electronic system, such as for games of chance, games of skill, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the existing lottery infrastructure is used in conjunction with electronic remote game play. A system is provided for effecting defined game play ... 12/14/06 - 20060281521 - Systems and methods for facilitating play of lottery games Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via ... 12/14/06 - 20060281520 - System and method for automated play of lottery games A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery ... 12/14/06 - 20060281519 - System and method for automated play of lottery games A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery ... 12/14/06 - 20060281518 - Post play bingo The invention is directed to methods and processes for conducting a secondary competitive pull tab or other game of chance wherein entry and play in such game is determined by results of play in a primary traditional pull tab or other game of chance. The invention is further directed to ... 11/09/06 - 20060252492 - Gaming machine with sorting feature A gaming machine comprises at least one visual display (mechanical or video) and a game of chance controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a primary game and a sorting feature. The sorting feature is triggered by certain start-feature outcomes of the primary ... 11/09/06 - 20060252491 - Systems and methods for allocating an outcome amount among a total number of events Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of instant lottery tickets may be determined. Based on a parameter associated with a player, ... 11/09/06 - 20060252490 - Systems and methods for allocating an outcome amount among a total number of events Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of instant lottery tickets may be determined. Based on a parameter associated with a player, ... 11/09/06 - 20060252489 - Method and apparatus for facilitating play of fractional value lottery games According to one embodiment, a method is provided for redeeming a game entry. The method includes steps of determining a wager amount that is associated with a winning game entry, determining a proportional share based on the wager amount, and determining a prize share amount based on the proportional share. ... 11/09/06 - 20060252488 - Lottery gaming method and apparatus The present invention provides a lottery type game for play on a game medium wherein the lottery type game comprises a primary game area having therein a plurality of target symbols and a secondary game area having a plurality game symbols therein. The game symbols are positioned in one or ... 11/02/06 - 20060247001 - Method and apparatus for facilitating play of fractional value lottery games According to one embodiment, a method is provided for redeeming a game entry. The method includes steps of determining a wager amount that is associated with a winning game entry, determining a proportional share based on the wager amount, and determining a prize share amount based on the proportional share. ... 11/02/06 - 20060247000 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246999 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246998 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246997 - System and method for applying lottery multipliers A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246996 - System and method for applying lottery multipliers A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246995 - System and method for applying lottery multipliers A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246994 - System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and “quick-pick” lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246993 - System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and “quick-pick” lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246992 - System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and “quick-pick” lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to ... 11/02/06 - 20060246991 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 10/12/06 - 20060229123 - Video poker system and method with player card selection A method involves a video poker game in which a first set of card representations is displayed at a player station display device. The first set of card representations is organized into a number of card representation subsets comprising at least one card representation in each subset. After the player ... 10/05/06 - 20060223626 - System and method for conducting and playing a supplemental lottery game A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins ... 10/05/06 - 20060223625 - System and method for conducting and playing a supplemental lottery game A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins ... 10/05/06 - 20060223624 - System and method for conducting and playing a supplemental lottery game A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins ... 10/05/06 - 20060223623 - Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries A system and process for generating, distributing, and processing lottery tickets guaranteed to win a drawing-based prize. Tickets are appropriately priced, and are validated at point of sale by a central server in which the ticket information is stored. Subsequent to each lottery drawing, the winning lottery numbers are compared ... 10/05/06 - 20060223622 - Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries A system and process for generating, distributing, and processing lottery tickets guaranteed to win a drawing-based prize. Tickets are appropriately priced, and are validated at point of sale by a central server in which the ticket information is stored. Subsequent to each lottery drawing, the winning lottery numbers are compared ... 10/05/06 - 20060223621 - Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries A system and process for generating, distributing, and processing lottery tickets guaranteed to win a drawing-based prize. Tickets are appropriately priced, and are validated at point of sale by a central server in which the ticket information is stored, Subsequent to each lottery drawing, the winning lottery numbers are compared ... 10/05/06 - 20060223620 - Products and processes for applying conditions to a lottery entry Products and processes are disclosed for receiving a lottery record associated with a sale of a lottery ticket. The lottery record includes a plurality of lottery numbers, and a condition for creating at least one entry that includes the lottery numbers in a lottery drawing. It is determined if the ... 10/05/06 - 20060223619 - Products and processes for applying conditions to a lottery entry Products and processes are disclosed for receiving a lottery record associated with a sale of a lottery ticket. The lottery record includes a plurality of lottery numbers, and a condition for creating at least one entry that includes the lottery numbers in a lottery drawing. It is determined if the ... 10/05/06 - 20060223618 - Products and processes for applying conditions to a lottery entry Products and processes are disclosed for receiving a lottery record associated with a sale of a lottery ticket. The lottery record includes a plurality of lottery numbers, and a condition for creating at least one entry that includes the lottery numbers in a lottery drawing. It is determined if the ... 10/05/06 - 20060223617 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 10/05/06 - 20060223616 - Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination ... 10/05/06 - 20060223615 - Wagering game having a ramping bonus feature A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a wager-input device for receiving a wager from a player to play a wagering game having a basic game and a standard bonus game. In response to the wager being at least as large as a threshold amount, a hidden trigger ... 09/28/06 - 20060217181 - On-line lottery extension game having an instant component and a draw-based component An on-line lottery game method is disclosed. The game method includes the steps of providing a base lottery game, in known fashion, and an extension game offered in association with the base lottery game wherein those lottery game players who selectively choose to play the extension game are issued lottery ... 09/14/06 - 20060205477 - System and method for constraining bingo card faces to limit liability of number of random drawn winners A method for adapting a game of bingo to a lottery, includes predetermining a plurality of bingo faces to achieve a desired liability profile. One or more of the plurality of bingo faces are distributed. Random call numbers are generated until a desired pattern is achieved on one or more ... 09/14/06 - 20060205476 - Lottery game having secondary game with multiplier and second payout A method of play and system of implementing a primary lottery game having a secondary individual game for a multiplier value of winnings of the primary lottery game and potential secondary winnings for the secondary individual game. A player enters the primary lottery game, which can provide a first monetary ... 08/24/06 - 20060189374 - Lotto gaming apparatus and method An individual electronic game for playing lotto wherein acknowledgment as to the player's win or loss status is rapidly displayed. The player plays his/her selected numbers against the electronic lotto gaming apparatus randomly generated win numbers. In addition, the lotto gaming apparatus can transfer and receive lotto game information to ... 08/24/06 - 20060189373 - Method and apparatus for gaming based upon a paper ticket A method and apparatus are provided for gaming based upon an instant-win ticket. The method and apparatus are for use with tickets of the type having a durable substrate carrying a predetermined hidden indicator indicating a prize amount, such as scratch-off lottery tickets. The apparatus includes an electronically controlled payment ... 08/24/06 - 20060189372 - System and method to promote the consumption of products within an establishment A system and method to promote the consumption of one or more sponsored products or brands of products within an establishment. The system provides and integrated system to track the consumption of sponsored products, control the various entertainment devices in the establishment, and to interact with customers. The system promotes ... 08/10/06 - 20060178195 - System and method for conducting and playing supplemental lottery game A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins ... 08/10/06 - 20060178194 - Combination lottery and raffle game Various embodiments of system and method for implementing a combination lottery and raffle game are provided. One embodiment comprises a method for a progressive lottery game that establishes an initial amount for a lottery jackpot and a raffle-triggering jackpot amount for a progressive lottery game, performing a first lottery draw ... 08/10/06 - 20060178193 - Network-based voting systems and methods and recording media storing programs for use in such systems The present invention relates to voting systems, and more particularly to network-based voting systems. Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, devices, computer-implemented methods, computer programs stored on a computer-readable medium, and signals for use in such network-based voting systems. Embodiments of the present invention motivate new users to ... 08/10/06 - 20060178192 - Word-based lottery game A method for hosting a word-based lottery game having a plurality of players is disclosed. A player selects a plurality of cells from a playslip and these cells will be converted to a plurality of letters and symbols by a lottery game machine. The player will use these letters and ... 08/10/06 - 20060178191 - Gaming apparatus and systems Gaming apparatus, e.g. an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) (1). Includes a controller (2) for implementing a roulette game. The controller (2) includes a display (5) on which is displayed a roulette wheel (9) and betting board (10), as well as a set of further roulette wheels (11) that can be ... 08/10/06 - 20060178190 - Lottery system/electronic gaming device interface and gambling game A lottery system/electronic gaming device interface and gambling game includes at least one detection device operative to detect selected event occurrences of an electronic gaming device and output event occurrence signals upon detection of an event or series of events occurring on an electronic gaming device and an interface device ... 08/03/06 - 20060172793 - Instant result lottery system and method A method executed by a system for playing a lottery includes printing two or more sets of numbers on a ticket. Each set of numbers is randomly-selected by a random number generator program executed by a computer terminal. Each set of numbers forms a row on the ticket and ascends ... 07/27/06 - 20060166730 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a ... 07/27/06 - 20060166729 - Lottery and gaming systems with electronic instant win games The invention is directed to a gaming network and method for conducting an electronic wagering game, such as an instant win game, at the gaming network. The electronic wagering game may include selecting at least one outcome record from a finite pool of outcome records for the wagering game stored ... 07/20/06 - 20060160602 - Flexible online instant lottery game A system and method for facilitating the play of instant lottery games is disclosed. Example embodiments of the claims system and method may receive a set of presentations for an instant lottery. The set of presentations may be associated with a prize pool. Each presentation in the set of presentations ... 07/20/06 - 20060160601 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play. ... 07/20/06 - 20060160600 - Card game system with automatic bet recognition An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a bet recognition system for use with a card game. A table is provided for playing a card game including a bet location for each player. An image capture device is positioned in proximity to the bet location and configured to capture an ... 07/13/06 - 20060154716 - Multi-matrix lottery The invention is a system and method for hosting a multi-matrix game where a player makes selection from two matrices and the winning numbers are also drawn from these two matrices. Matches are allowed between the player's selection from one matrix and the winning numbers selected from a different matrix. ... 07/06/06 - 20060148552 - High volume electronic lottery ticket distribution system A method includes storing game record groups at a game server adapted to communicate with a number of gaming sites. The game server communicates two or more of the game record groups to a site controller associated with one of the gaming sites, and the site controller stores those game ... 06/22/06 - 20060135244 - Gaming machine with feature trigger A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images of symbols displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein at least one random even is caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event occurs, ... 06/01/06 - 20060116191 - Multi-reel, multi-line bonus game for a casino base game having game features and method therefor A method for operating two different bonus games in a casino game machine. The first bonus game is played when a first predetermined orientation of the bonus symbols occurs on a pay line. The bonus game has a meter and a path to a goal wherein the path has a ... 05/18/06 - 20060105831 - Techniques to create targeted lottery systems using electronic media interfaces A system to encode lottery number onto magnetic strip cards used as fare cards for public transportation systems. The system is activated by user selection of a lottery option and increased payment at the time of the fare card purchase, or altered after purchase in a separate hardware system. A ... 05/18/06 - 20060105830 - Method and system for selecting and distributing lottery numbers Provided herein are exemplary embodiments of a system, method, apparatus and program product for distributing lottery numbers generated from pattern recognition or random number generating methodology over the Internet and wireless telecommunication networks for users to use these numbers for their next lottery drawing procurement. The pattern recognition methods identify ... 05/11/06 - 20060100008 - Instant online lottery method and system A system and method for an instant online lottery game is disclosed. The system for an instant online lottery game can comprise a server and a plurality of instant online lottery units. The server can store a progressive jackpot that can be won with an instant online lottery number, wherein ... 05/11/06 - 20060100007 - Number selecting game with skill feature A number selecting game including a skill feature in which a player selects a sub-set of numbers from a pool of numbers for comparing the selected sub-set with a second sub-set of numbers selected from the pool of numbers to determine a prize, in which at least a portion of ... 05/04/06 - 20060094493 - Roulette gaming machine A roulette gaming machine includes: a roulette wheel on which marks are placed; a lottery unit for drawing a win mark; a bet area display unit for displaying a bet areas formed based on the same marks as the marks placed on the roulette wheel; a selection unit for selecting ... 05/04/06 - 20060094492 - System and method for providing computer gaming A system and method for providing remote instant type lottery games is provided. The instant type games are provided on a preprogrammed game cartridge for use on a portable gaming computer. The preprogrammed game cartridge is preloaded with one or more games before it is provided to the player. Each ... 05/04/06 - 20060094491 - Method of playing multi-bet printed tickets Preprinted game tickets, such as pull tab tickets, are dispensed from a vending machine. Instead of having a fixed cost and a fixed prize amount, the game tickets may be purchased at different bet levels and credit values, both of which change the cost and prize amount. Buy-a-pay payments are ... 04/20/06 - 20060084489 - Design matching game with bar code for confirmation A matching game that requires the pairing of designs on game pieces wherein each design is complex and not easily identifiable. Multiple game pieces are provided with a design on the front and some type of confirmation information on the back. Matching designs have identical types and shapes however, the ... 04/13/06 - 20060079312 - Fixed-odds sports lottery game The present invention relates to a sporting event based lottery game wherein the lottery game result depends on the performance of competitors in the sporting event and the prize determination process does not involve any comparison among the game tickets. The lottery game authority or player selects a sporting event ... 04/13/06 - 20060079311 - Method and system for marketing and game selection for lottery products A game selection device for use in a lottery system includes data storage for a plurality of game types, information corresponding to each of the game types, and at least one play option corresponding to one or more of the plurality of game types. The game selection device further includes ... 04/06/06 - 20060073871 - Gaming device having accumulation game with selection of terminator symbols A gaming device and method of operating a gaming device having a plurality of groups of elements. The gaming device indicates one of the elements. Terminators are distributed and associated with each of the elements of another one of the groups of elements. In one embodiment, an award is associated ... 04/06/06 - 20060073870 - Methods and apparatus for playing a gaming pool for a feature event bonus game A bonus controller is provided for managing a feature event bonus game in a gaming system, having a processor and a memory, wherein the bonus controller is programmed to assign an entry to a player associated with a first gaming apparatus from a plurality of entries defining a gaming pool ... 03/30/06 - 20060068879 - Electronic poker table and method An electronic poker table and method provide an electronic poker game to a plurality of players. A hand of the electronic poker game is administered using electronic cards. The hand of the electronic poker game includes at least one community card displayed face-up on a central display and at least ... 03/30/06 - 20060068878 - Roulette revenue method and apparatus Multicolored casino wagering chips are assigned temporary values and those values are transmitted to a separate device, such as a chip sorter that is used to determine chip values and value flow during a casino table game. A single color chip is temporarily associated with a chosen value for that ... 03/30/06 - 20060068877 - Marking lottery card and method for constructing database using the same Disclosed are a marketing lottery card and a method for constructing database using the marketing lottery card. The marketing lottery card is made of a transparent film or a punched paper in a form of multiple divided spaces, and comprises numbers, marks, characters, or figures, which are printed on each ... 03/09/06 - 20060052153 - Systems and methods for accessing, manipulating and using funds associated with lottery-type games Methods of lottery-type wagering are disclosed. One method utilizes a credit instrument associated with an account set up by a patron with a gaming administrator. The credit instrument may be used to place lottery-type wagers at a gaming terminal and, additionally, for the purchase of goods and/or services, accessing additional ... 03/02/06 - 20060046825 - Lottery game based on letter puzzles A system and method for a lottery game. The game includes a plurality of puzzles, where each puzzle is a concatenation of characters including letters, wherein some characters are missing from each puzzle. A player selects a set of characters from a predefined set of characters and if the select ... 02/23/06 - 20060040726 - Method and system for authentication Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for authentication. In one embodiment, a first identifier associated with an item to be authenticated may be received. A first decryption key associated with the item may also be received. The first identifier may be decrypted using the first decryption ... 02/16/06 - 20060035698 - Gaming device and method A gaming machine is provided for playing several types of games. For example, scratch-off and pull-tab tickets, or scratch-off, pull-tab and lotto tickets can be sold from the same machine. The winnings from one game can be used to create credits in the machine for buying tickets in a different ... 02/16/06 - 20060035697 - Systems and methods for facilitating play of lottery games Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via ... 02/09/06 - 20060030395 - Method of conducting a poker game with a value-bearing card A method for conducting a wagering game on a gaming terminal includes displaying a plurality of symbol-bearing objects from a group of objects to form a user-playable hand. The group of objects includes at least one value symbol-bearing object. In response to the value symbol-bearing object appearing in the user-playable ... 02/09/06 - 20060030394 - Gaming method and system with a hidden image game piece A gaming method and system includes determining if at least one first trigger event has occurred, dispensing at least one game piece if the at least one trigger event has occurred, the at least one game piece having at least one hidden image and at least one concealing image disposed ... 02/02/06 - 20060025197 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 01/26/06 - 20060019736 - Method and system for subscription lottery play A system and method can provide subscription services for a lottery operated by a state lottery includes. The method includes: receiving a subscription application from a lottery player, wherein the subscription application includes player information and information for a subscription order to purchase at least one lottery ticket for at ... 01/26/06 - 20060019735 - Game machine and program A gaming machine having rotation control means for controlling a base member so that the base member is counterclockwise and clockwise rotatable, a first lottery ball introducing device for throwing in a lottery ball in substantially the same direction as a direction vector when the base member is rotated, a ... 01/19/06 - 20060014579 - Method and apparatus for reinvesting winnings A player is permitted to reinvest winnings to play additional instances of an online game. In one specific example, the player may choose, at a point of sale (POS), a reinvestment option that specifies how winnings are used to automatically purchase additional game instances. In one example game format, the ... 01/19/06 - 20060014578 - Daily picks game A method for identifying a winning lottery ticket from a pool of purchased lottery tickets includes identifying a first lottery game using a series of X selected numbers, identifying a second lottery game using a series of Y selected numbers, applying to each purchased lottery game ticket a series of ... 01/12/06 - 20060009275 - System and method for automated play of lottery games A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes. The method further provides for determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session ... 01/12/06 - 20060009274 - Method of playing a game of roulette A method for playing a game of chance and system for facilitating the play of the game are disclosed. The method of playing the game of chance may include placing bet using an entry form having markable areas associated with a table layout for a casino game. The method of ... 01/12/06 - 20060009273 - Menu selection system and method of operation thereof A menu selection system (1) including a game server (2) and a user access facility in the form of a computer work-station (3) with an associated display (5) and a pointing device (5a). The workstation (3) is remotely located from the game server (2) and communication between the two is ... 12/29/05 - 20050288089 - Automatic roulette wheel An automatic roulette wheel in which at the end of a turn the wheel is accelerated and the ball is ejected from the pocket under centrifugal force and moves to the top of the ball track and the direction of rotation of the wheel reversed. The ball is held against ... 12/22/05 - 20050282611 - Lottery ticket providing for multiple games A method is disclosed that provides a lottery ticket at a known single price that is selected from a plurality of distinct price categories. The lottery ticket provides for distinct games. The games can be lottery type games. The lottery ticket is provided and includes a plurality of lottery numbers. ... 11/24/05 - 20050261049 - Methods for conducting and playing a lottery game Disclosed is a method that includes issuing chances to win each consisting of consecutively drawn player characters, receiving from a drawing a result comprising consecutively drawn result characters, comparing the result to each of the chances to win, assigning a first win to one of the chances to win having ... 11/24/05 - 20050261048 - Entertainment machines A player-operable coin-operated entertainment machine for playing a roulette-type game with enhanced award opportunities has a symbol selector with a range of different symbols. The symbol selector has multiple selector elements for selecting multiple symbols. A betting means is provided for placing a number of stakes on one or more ... 11/17/05 - 20050255905 - Electronic lottery game card An electronic lottery game card having a body with a front face and a back face, and the electronic game card is powered by a battery with a plurality of viewing windows in the front face. The viewing windows can display items such as a simulated wheel spinning. There is ... 11/17/05 - 20050255904 - Method and apparatus to play a roulette game The present invention provides a method of playing a roulette game played along with a primary game, comprising: obtaining a roulette game triggering event in the primary game, determining a player indicia, activating a roulette device and randomly determining roulette indicia. The player indicia is compared to the roulette indicia ... 11/10/05 - 20050250576 - Method and aparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250575 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250574 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250573 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250572 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250571 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ... 11/10/05 - 20050250570 - Lottery tracking and display device A portable lottery tracking and display device attachable to the belt, pocket, or purse of the lottery game player provides the lottery player with immediate knowledge of the winning lottery numbers from lottery drawings includes a housing having a clip for attachment to clothing articles, electronic circuitry enclosed within the ... 10/27/05 - 20050239537 - Gaming machine A gaming machine includes: a game processing unit that provides a game of a type in which a plurality of players participate; a plurality of betting sections provided for each of the players, the betting section allowing the player to bet on a game result of the game provided by ... 10/27/05 - 20050239536 - Gaming machine A player switches display between a first BET screen 131 provided with a usual table betting board 30 and a second BET screen 133 provided with a Loto-type number selection betting board 132 by pressing a screen switch button 34, 46. In a roulette game using the second BET screen ... 10/27/05 - 20050239535 - Wager administration system and method of operation thereof a wager administration system comprises a primary wagering facility operable by a player to place an initial wager on a desired primary individual number in a turn of the game of roulette, and a secondary wagering facility instructable by the player to place an additional wager on an individual number ... 10/20/05 - 20050233797 - System and method for selling lottery game tickets through a point of sale system A system for selling game tickets for purchase by a game player within a store, the system comprising a point of sale terminal in communication with a game monitor that detects inputted game selection data and determine therefrom the number and type of game tickets to be played. The system ... 10/13/05 - 20050227752 - Lotto type game having multiple chance cards and multiple tier play A game play device supports a video display and processor control unit together with a plurality of user inputs. The control unit operates and plays a lotto type game having six cards arranged in pairs each of which defines a three-by-five number matrix. A plurality of ball spaces are positioned ... 09/29/05 - 20050215308 - Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries A system and process for generating, distributing, and processing lottery tickets guaranteed to win a drawing-based prize. Tickets are appropriately priced, and are validated at point of sale by a central server in which the ticket information is stored. Subsequent to each lottery drawing, the winning lottery numbers are compared ... 09/29/05 - 20050215307 - Multiple wheel roulette game An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In ... 09/29/05 - 20050215306 - Lottery methods and apparatus A lottery system and apparatus is disclosed that enables a participating lottery authority to offer within its jurisdiction lottery games originated by other participating lottery authorities. Several lottery player interactive devices are disclosed, such as a web site device, a point of sale device, a wireless device, and a television ... 09/22/05 - 20050208990 - Number by number lotto game and method A number-by-number lotto game and method having one ultimate top jackpot (1) and one or more secondary base jackpots (2). A predeterminedly large portion of lottery net intake (3) is put into the top jackpot. Remainder lottery money intake, exclusive of lotto costs (29) and planned revenue (28), is put ... 09/15/05 - 20050202865 - Method of activating electronic lottery purchased by credit card and inputting apparatus therefor Disclosed is a method of activating electronic lottery purchased by a credit card and an inputting apparatus for the method. This method includes the steps of inputting settlement request information including a settlement identifier, credit purchasing data and electronic lottery purchase data; transmitting the settlement request information to a computer; ... 09/01/05 - 20050192080 - Method of playing a game with bonus payout using a replacement feature This invention provides a method of playing a game comprising: providing a game outcome comprising a plurality of game indicia selected from a first set of game indicia; evaluating said game outcome according to game rules and determining whether said game outcome comprises a triggering outcome. Upon occurrence of a ... 09/01/05 - 20050192079 - Roulette game with jackpot A casino roulette game includes a jackpot betting area and payout from the jackpot bets based upon pre-established consecutive outcomes. In the preferred embodiment, once a number is established, players have the opportunity to bet that the number will come up a total of three consecutive times or four consecutive ... 09/01/05 - 20050192078 - Sms-based mobile lottery games A system and method for wireless remote access based gaming for lottery games. According to one embodiment, a remote user terminal transmits a first gaming SMS text message via a wireless network to an application server, and the application server transmits a second gaming SMS text message via the wireless ... 09/01/05 - 20050192077 - Co-located lottery game for a gaming device A lottery system/electronic gaming device interface and gambling game includes at least one detection device operative to detect selected event occurrences of an electronic gaming device and output event occurrence signals upon detection of an event or series of events occurring on an electronic gaming device and an interface device ... 09/01/05 - 20050192076 - Roulette game with jackpot A casino roulette game includes a jackpot betting area and payout from the jackpot bets based upon pre-established consecutive outcomes. In the preferred embodiment, once a number is established, players have the opportunity to bet that the number will come up a total of three consecutive times or four consecutive ... 08/18/05 - 20050181859 - Lottery ticket distribution system A lottery ticket distribution system according to the invention includes a ticket distribution center (9) that is in electronic communication with a number of player terminals (10) at locations remote to the ticket distribution center. The ticket distribution center (9) includes an electronic ticket storage device (11, 20) for storing ... 08/18/05 - 20050181858 - On-line combined optional instant and future draw game of chance and method of playing same A combined future lottery and optional instant game uses a central computer connected on-line with multiple game terminals. The player chooses: 1) a first set of at least one game piece, typically numbers, at one of the game terminals and 2) whether or not to play an instant game. The ... 08/18/05 - 20050181857 - Gaming apparatus and method A gaming apparatus comprises a server and a client computer, each operating under stored program control and in communication with each other by means of a communication network. The client computer is usable by a player to place a wager on an outcome of a particular spin of a roulette ... 08/11/05 - 20050176490 - Multiple levels of participation in a lottery jackpot A virtual lottery unit can be utilized by a player to play a virtual lottery. A virtual lottery ticket display is provided to display a plurality of virtual lottery ticket prices. Each of the virtual lottery ticket prices corresponds to a distinct known percentage of a progressive jackpot that can ... 08/11/05 - 20050176489 - Data processing system for the organisation of lotteries The data processing system for the organization of lotteries by means of the internet is characterized in that winning numbers generated by a random number generator are provided with a signature, which can be checked within the system by the playing user such as to be able to securely verify ... 08/04/05 - 20050170880 - System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and “quick-pick” lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to ... 07/28/05 - 20050164770 - Virtual lottery A virtual lottery unit can be utilized by a player to play a virtual lottery. A virtual lottery ticket display is provided to display a plurality of virtual lottery ticket prices. Each of the virtual lottery ticket prices corresponds to a distinct known percentage of a jackpot that can be ... 07/28/05 - 20050164769 - Lottery ticket dispensing machine for multiple priced tickets based on variable ratios A multi-priced lottery ticket dispensing machine is disclose. A price category reception module receives a first price category of a first distribution. The price category reception module receives a second price category of a second distribution. The second distribution is established so that a first association between the first distribution ... 07/28/05 - 20050164768 - Multiple pricing shared single jackpot in a lottery A method of multiple pricing for a predetermined single jackpot in a single lottery game is disclosed. For instance, a lottery ticket that is purchased for one dollar can result in a ten million dollar win, a lottery ticket that is purchased for two dollars can result in a twenty ... 07/28/05 - 20050164767 - System and method of providing a guarantee in a lottery A system and method of assuming risk for a lottery. A guarantee of payment of a prize in a lottery is provided. The guarantee is in exchange for a stipulation of a percentage of ticket sales revenue in the lottery. In addition, the guarantee occurs prior to the ticket sales ... 07/21/05 - 20050159206 - Method for performing games The invention relates to a method for carrying out a game of the type comprising the steps of noting written information on a writing surface with the aid of a writing means. The writing surface is provided with a position-coding pattern and the writing means is a combined writing and ... 07/21/05 - 20050159205 - Gaming machine The gaming machine comprises: a lottery wheel having plural lottery holes that lottery balls can enter; a game content determination device that, as the lottery balls enter any of the plural lottery holes, determines a game result based on the any of the plural lottery holes that the lottery balls ... 07/21/05 - 20050159204 - Menu selection system and method of operation thereof A menu selection system (1) including a game server (2) and a user access facility in the form of a computer work-station (3) with an associated display (5) and a pointing device (5a). The workstation (3) is remotely located from the game server (2) and communication between the two is ... 07/14/05 - 20050153771 - Lottery insurance method A method of conducting a lottery wherein lottery participants may choose to purchase insured lottery tickets is disclosed. The insurance purchased with an insured ticket guarantees that if the insured ticket turns out to be a winning ticket, the purchaser is entitled to his share of the jackpot immediately, rather ... 06/30/05 - 20050143163 - System and method for operating on-line governmental lottery games The present invention relates to a system and a method for facilitating governmental lottery games with a screening, a verification, and a subscription play function. A lottery agent system of the present invention includes a plurality of player terminals on which lottery players can play lottery games, including purchasing and ... 06/30/05 - 20050143162 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play. ... 06/30/05 - 20050143161 - Gaming machine A gaming machine including a cabinet internally having a cabinet frame, a rocking frame oscillatably supporting the cabinet, an rocking device for oscillating the cabinet, an attachment base fixed to the cabinet frame, at least one substantially entire surface of which is a ground plane, a lottery wheel disposed above ... 06/30/05 - 20050143160 - Method for selecting lottery numbers There is a system for selecting numbers for a lotto type lottery game. The system is such that each of the n cards includes a first side having a number from 1 to n thereon, and a second side, the second sides of all n cards being identical. The numbers ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |