Methodology for equalizing systemic latencies in television reception in connection with games of skill played in connection with live television programming

A method of equalizing effects of latency issues in synchronization of display of data files on a device with an event, wherein a game of skill or chance or entertainment is run in conjunction with the event and wherein the game of skill or chance or entertainment comprises data files, the method comprising:

• a. storing the data files on a server which relate to the event;
• b. determining one or more game elements in the event;
• and
• c. transmitting the files from the server to the device corresponding to the one or more game elements;
• and
• d. sending a lockout signal to prevent users from submitting a response to the game of skill or chance or other entertainment after a result of the game element has been revealed within the event, wherein determining a time of the lockout signal includes utilizing a person triggering the lockout signal.

A method of equalizing effects of latency issues in synchronization of display of data files on a device with an event, wherein a game of skill or chance or entertainment is run in conjunction with the event and wherein the game of skill or chance or entertainment comprises data files, the method comprising:

• a. storing the data files on a server which relate to the event;
• b. determining one or more game elements in the event;
• and
• c. transmitting the data files from the server to the device corresponding to the one or more game elements;
• d. sending a lockout signal to prevent users from submitting a response to the game of skill or chance or other entertainment after a result of the game element has been revealed within the event;
• and
• e. equalizing latency issues comprising determining an amount of delay, imposing the amount of delay on a game data stream and sending game control data to one or more participants taking into account the amount of delay.