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US 2003/0069059 A1Published application
Lotto game
OwnerEdward J. Stanekinventor
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A lotto game having a jackpot prize level and at least one subordinate prize level and which is played simultaneously in a plurality of jurisdictions or countries. A fixed amount from each ticket sold in all partner countries/jurisdictions is accumulated in a super prize pool that is split by winners in more than one prize level. The amount of the jackpot prize, the subordinate prizes, and the ticket prices can be different in each participating jurisdiction. These prizes are made pari-mutuel and are gauged relative to a fictional or reference currency. A determination made of each prize level for each jurisdiction as per the rules set by that jurisdiction is made in the reference currency, adjustments are made to normalize the prize back to a local currency, and prizes are awarded on a pari-mutuel basis for each prize level.
A lotto game having a jackpot prize and at least one subordinate prize, comprising a pool that accumulates monies for subordinate prizes in addition to the jackpot prize.
A lotto game having a jackpot prize and at least one subordinate prize, comprising a pool of accumulated funds that is used to inflate subordinate prizes for jurisdictions selling jackpot winning tickets.
A lotto game, comprising:
A lotto game, comprising:
A lotto game, comprising:
A lotto game having a jackpot prize and at least one subordinate prize, comprising a lotto game in which x numbers out of y must match in combination with a keno game in which at least one out of two or more numbers out of z numbers must match in order to win the jackpot prize.
A lotto game where the price of a chance can vary by jurisdiction by holding constant among two or more jurisdictions the portion of the ticket price contributed to a common pool and adjusting the balance of the price and subordinate prize payouts accordingly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.