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INTERACTIVE LOTTERY GAME
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A. Technical field
[0001] The present invention pertains to an interactive lottery game to be
played by a
plurality of participants, said game comprising of a capability by
participants to edit their
selected values during a lottery winning value selection event with the
objective to match
their selected values against the winning values provided by a lottery
operator.
B. Description of related art
[0002] Many individuals gamble or engage in gaming activities and/or gaming
events. Most
relevant to this invention is that people participate in playing state run
lotteries by selecting
values they think will match the drawn winning values. Entries to lottery
games can be made
at a physical lottery terminal, online lottery outlet, casino, or other gaming
outlet.
[0003] The current lottery format is based on picking a set of values from a
defined range
of available values and having those values locked-in with no opportunity to
change the
selections. The interactive lottery game outlined in this invention where
editing of selected
values is permitted during the lottery draw has not been captured in prior art
to the best of
my knowledge and research.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention discloses an interactive lottery game where
participants are
able to edit their selected lottery values during a live lottery draw or
simulated lottery draw.
[0005] In one embodiment, participants are able to increase selections one
unit at a time.
For example, if a participant's original selection was 5, they could increase
the value of this
selection by 1 to 6.
[0006] In one embodiment, participants are able to increase selections by
multiple units at
a time. For example, if a participant's original selection was 5, they could
increase the value
of this selection by 2 to 7.
[0007] In one embodiment, participants are able to decrease selections one
unit at a time.
For example, if a participant's original selection was 5, they could decrease
the value of this
selection by 1 to 4.
[0008] In one embodiment, participants are able to decrease selections by
multiple units at
a time. For example, if a participant's original selection was 5, they could
decrease the value
of this selection by 2 to 3.
[0009] In one embodiment, participants are able to replace a selection with a
random new
number. For example, if a participant's original selection was 5, they could
have this number
randomly replaced with another number such as 17.
[0010] In one embodiment, participants are able to replace a selection with a
number that
matches a drawn winning number. For example, if a participant's original
selection was 5,
and the drawn winning number was 18, they could change their selection of 5 to
18.
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[0011] In one embodiment, participants are able to replace their full set of
selected values
with a new set of randomly generated values. For example, if a participant's
original
selection set was 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and they could request a new set of values
which might be 12,
15, 21, 45, 47.
[0012] In one embodiment, participants are able to replace a selection with a
number from
a set of very quickly displayed values (i.e. displayed for just a split
second). The system
would quickly flash values and the participant would try to click a number to
select the one
they want.
[0013] In one embodiment, a timer is used to limit the amount of time a player
has to edit
their selected values.
[0014] In one embodiment, there is a limit on the number of edits available
for a single
lottery event (i.e. there might only be a single use of the 'increase' edit
available for a lottery
draw event).
[0015] In one embodiment, potential winnings are presented to the player for
each possible
winning combination.
[0016] In one embodiment, players are able to make selections via a physical
lottery booth
and be provided with a paper selection slip which can be used to access an
online version
of the game.
[0017] In one embodiment, results are generated from a real-life lottery draw.
[0018] In one embodiment, results are generated from a computerized lottery
simulation.
This might be the case if this game were to be played at a slot machine or
gambling intern&
site where players can play and have instant lottery results.
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[0019] In one embodiment, players are able to make selections via a mobile
communication
device, laptop, personal computer, slot machine, or other electronic device.
[0020] In one embodiment, a message is generated and displayed to the
participating player
that informs him/her of either a losing result or informs them of a winning
result.
[0021] This game can have many variations by lottery type (i.e. pick 7 of 47,
or 6 of 49 etc),
but to provide additional clarity on game-play, a sample variation of the game
is provided
here where participants are asked to pick 5 numbers out of 47:
a. Step 1. A state lottery game is implemented with the objective to pick 5
numbers out of 47.
b. Step 2. The player is presented with a list of available numbers on a given
date either via a paper selection slip or via a user communication device such
as a personal computer, laptop, mobile device, video game terminal, slot
machine or other user interface.
c. Step 3. The player is informed of potential winnings should their
selections
be correct.
d. Step 4. The player makes seven selections of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and they are
captured by the lottery terminal or communication device. At this time the
player also pays the wager amount using cash, credit card. Debit card or other
payment method.
e. Step 5. At a specified time, the lottery draw takes place.
f Step 6. The 1st number drawn is 15.
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g. Step 7. The participant has 10 seconds to decide if the number 15 matches
one of their selections or if they can edit one of their selections to match
the
drawn number. In this case there is a match and the participant can click on
their selected number 15 to record it as a match.
h. Step 8. The system records that one number has been drawn and 1 of 5
numbers are matched.
i. Step 9. The 2nd number drawn is 6.
j. Step 10. The participant has 10 seconds to decide the number 6 matches
one
of their selections or if they can edit one of their selections to match the
drawn number. In this case there is a no match but the participant can
increase their selected number 5 by 1 to make it a 6.
k. Step 11. The system records two numbers have been drawn and that 2 of 5
numbers are matched.
1. Step 12. The 3rd number drawn is 1.
m. Step 13. The participant has 10 seconds to decide the drawn number 1
matches one of their selections or if they can edit one of their selections to
match the drawn number. In this case there is a no match but the participant
can randomly replace this number with a new number. The new random
number is 47, this is also not a match.
n. Step 14. The system records that three numbers have been drawn and 2 of 5
numbers are matched.
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o. Step 15. The 4th number drawn is 19.
p. Step 16. The participant has 10 seconds to decide the number 19 matches one
of their selections or if they can edit one of their selections to match the
drawn number. In this case there is a no match but the participant can
decrease their selected number 20 by 1 to make it a 19.
q. Step 17. The system records that four numbers have been drawn and 3 of 5
numbers are matched.
r. Step 18. The 5th number drawn is 38.
s. Step 19. The participant has 10 seconds to decide the number 19 matches
one
of their selections or if they can edit one of their selections to match the
drawn number. In this case there is a no match and the participant does not
have any opportunity to edit one of their selections to match.
t. Step 20. The system records that five numbers have been drawn and 3 of 5
numbers are matched.
u. Step 21. If a prize was associated with matching 3 out of 5, then the
participant would be presented with a winning message.
[0022] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent
to those
skilled in the art upon a review of the Description of the Preferred
Embodiments taken in
conjunction with the Drawings which follow.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following
detailed
description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0024] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a game design example for selection of
lottery
values.
[0025] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a game design example for editing of
lottery values.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0026] The present invention pertains to an interactive lottery game where
participants are
able to edit their selected lottery values during a live lottery draw or
simulated lottery draw.
[0027] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a depiction of a lottery number
selection interface via
a user communication device. The present invention pertains to an interactive
lottery game
where number selections can be made 100. Participants can make selections and
selections
are highlighted or indicated in some way 110. 120 depicts that selections can
be submitted
and saved.
[0028] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a depiction of an interactive lottery
interface via a user
communication device. The present invention pertains to an interactive lottery
game where
participants selections are presented 240. 200 depicts that winning values are
displayed to
the participant. 250 depicts that there is a limited amount of time before the
next number is
drawn or generated and presented to the participant. 220 depicts where
participants can use
edit functions to change their selected values. 230 illustrates that the
number of values
matched against winning values can be displayed. 210 illustrates that all
winning values are
presented to the participant.
[0029] The present invention can be utilized in conjunction with state gaming
activities of
a respective state, country or sovereignty. In this manner, the present
invention can be
utilized in a manner consistent with gaming laws, rules, and/or regulations,
in the various
states, countries or sovereignties, in which, or in conjunction with the
present invention can
be utilized. In this manner, the present invention can be utilized to
facilitate compliance with
the various and respective state, country, and/or sovereignty, gaming laws
and/or gambling
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laws and/or so as to facilitate any reporting of gaming activities and/or
gambling activities
to the appropriate authorities.
[0030] The present invention can be utilized in conjunction with state gaming
activities of
a respective state/provincial/federal lottery games from any state/province or
country.
[0031] The game described herein can be integrated with any government,
casino, or other
entity running a lottery or gambling service.
[0032] The present invention can be utilized over any suitable communication
network
and/or any combination of computer networks, including, but not limited to the
Internet, the
World Wide Web, a telecommunication network or system, a telephone network or
system,
a cable television communication network or system, a satellite communication
network or
system, a broadband communication network or system, a radio frequency
communication
network or system, an optical communication network or system, a line-
connected network
or system, a wireless network or system, a radio communication network or
system, a digital
communication network or system, a personal communications services (PCS)
network or
system, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a wireless
Internet
network or system, a wireless World Wide Web network or system, an optical
communication network or system, a broadband communication network or system,
a
Bluetooth communication network or system, a streaming video communication
network or
system, a streaming audio communication network or system, a live video
communication
network or system, and/or any other suitable communications network or system,
and/or
any combination(s) thereof.
[0033] The present invention can be utilized in order to facilitate lottery
selections from a
remote location. The present invention can also be utilized in order to
facilitate lottery
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selections at a gaming venue remote from a user's or individual's physical
location. The
present invention can also be utilized in order to facilitate lottery
selections via a user
communication device.
[0034] The present invention can alert a user of, and/or provide a user with,
any new or
updated information regarding the lottery event being utilized for game play.
[0035] The present invention can also be utilized in conjunction with state
gaming activities
of a respective state, country or sovereignty. As used herein the term "state"
means any
state, region, territory, and/or possession of the United States of America,
any nation,
country, sovereign state, monarchy, principality, and/or any region,
territory, possession,
and/or subdivision of same. In this manner, the present invention can be
utilized in a manner
consistent with gaming laws, rules, and/or regulations, in the various states,
countries, or
sovereignties, in which, or in conjunction with which, the present invention
can be utilized.
[0036] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an
interactive lottery
game where participants can edit number selections during the live or
simulated lottery draw
for betting or gambling purposes.
[0037] It is still another object of the present invention to provide a game
that allows for
selections to be made over any suitable communication network, including, but
not limited
to the Internet, the World Wide Web, a telecommunication network or system, a
telephone
network or system, a cable television communication network or system, a
satellite
communication network or system, a broadband communication network or system,
a radio
frequency communication network or system, an optical communication network or
system,
a line-connected network or system, a wireless network or system, a radio
communication
network or system, a digital communication network or system, a personal
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services (PCS) network or system, a local area network (LAN), a wide area
network (WAN),
a wireless Internet network or system, a wireless World Wide Web network or
system, an
optical communication network or system, a broadband communication network or
system,
a Bluetooth communication network or system, a streaming video communication
network
or system, a streaming audio communication network or system, a live video
communication network or system, and/or any other suitable communications
network or
system, and/or any combination(s) thereof.
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