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Interactive wagering systems and processes

Patent 6554709 Issued on April 29, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 373120 filed on 08/12/1999

US Classes:

463/42Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)

Examiners

Primary: O'Neill, Michael

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0 387 046 EP 09/11/1990
  • 0 450 520 EP 10/11/1991
  • 0 583 196 EP 02/11/1994
  • 0 620 688 EP 10/11/1994
  • 0 624 039 EP 11/11/1994
  • 0 873 772 EP 10/11/1998
  • 0 934 765 EP 08/11/1999
  • 2 229 565 GB 09/11/1990
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  • WO 81/01664 WO 06/11/1981
  • WO 95/01058 WO 01/11/1995

International Class

A63F 009/24

Abstract

Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.

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