摘要:
A secure gaming ticket and validation method for gaming tickets includes storing validation information (110) and ticket identification information (120) in different locations. The stored information is then encoded to create an interim type of data (140), which is combined with prize information data (150) to create a validation signature (170). The validation signature (170) determines a win status of a gaming ticket.
摘要:
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 may be associated with a respective outcome in the prize pool. A presentation from the set of presentations may transmitted to a terminal. The presentation may be used to print a ticket or display an electronic ticket to a game player.
摘要:
A lottery device (15), system and method incorporates lottery and non-lottery transaction capabilities within a single, network-connected device, whereby the device (15) communicates lottery transaction information to a central lottery server (90), while separately managing non-lottery transaction information. The system of the present invention provides a lottery network (35) within which one or more devices (15) of the invention can operate. The lottery network (35) includes a back-end transaction processor (30) and an interface for introducing new game types into the lottery system. In this way, a lottery distributor can not only offer a range of games that changes over time, but the distributor (12c) can choose which games to offer from an ever-changing menu of game options over a variety of device (15) types.
摘要:
A system and method for playing a wagering game using a wireless gaming device (20) which includes an identification code (38), wager entry apparatus for entering a wager amount (22, 24) and a transmitter (42). A receiver (30) receives the identification code (38) and the wager amount transmitted by the transmitter (42) of the wireless gaming device (20). A processor (40) in communication with the receiver (30) establishes and stores a player's account corresponding to the identification code (38) and deducts the wager amount from the player's account based on the identification code (38). The system and method may include a terminal (50).
摘要:
A system (100) and method for playing a wagering game over a network (150) such as the Internet includes a point of sale terminal (110) for issuing a gaming ticket including gaming information to a player. A gaming engine processes ticket results and provides an interactive gaming interface display. A user device (140) displays the gaming interface made available by the gaming engine and permits the user to interact with the gaming engine upon entering the gaming information from the ticket. The gaming engine further obtains and transmits winning information and game results to the player for display on the user device. The game ticket can be validated and redeemed at a point of sale terminal (110).
摘要:
A gaming system for the play of lottery is disclosed. The gaming system may include a lottery ticket (T0) having a removable portion concealing instant game information (T1, T2) and information for the play of an interactive game (T4, T5). A method for facilitating the play of a lottery game is also disclosed. The method may include providing both instant win and an interactive game using information for a common ticket.
摘要:
A game ticket is disclosed. The game ticket includes a substrate (302), a game play area (120, 304) located on the substrate, and a first machine-readable code (210) located on the substrate. The machine-readable code (210) includes a first piece of authentication information. A second machine-readable code (124, 310) is located on the substrate. The second machine-readable code (124, 310) includes a second piece of authentication information. A removable opaque covering (308) applied to the substrate (302) conceals the game play area (120, 304) and the second machine-readable code (124, 310). The first machine-readable code (210) is not concealed by the removable opaque covering. Both the first piece of authentication information and the second piece of authentication information are required for authenticating the game ticket. A method and apparatus (712) for using the game ticket is also disclosed.
摘要:
A combined future lottery and optional instant game uses a central computer connected on-line with multiple game terminals. The player chooses a first set of numbers and whether or not to play an instant game. The central computer receives the selections and stores them. If an optional instant game is selected, the central computer acquires a random second set of at least one number and transmits it to the game terminal. A ticket, whether printed at the terminal or displayed, includes the first (26) and second sets (30) of number(s), where matching of one or more numbers results in a win. The first number set is also used in a future lottery game. Provisions are made to deter retailer fraud by using spacing and bracketing techniques on the printed ticket.
摘要:
A method and system for gaming is provided in which a plurality of players each connect to a host which enables players to participate jointly in the same games of chance. According to one embodiment, a computerized method of gaming is provided that includes connecting a plurality of players to a host remotely located from the plurality of players. Each player jointly participates in a turn-based game of chance.