Ticket systems for wagering on sports events
AssigneeDouble Win, Ltd.
InventorCharles M. Aron
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Abstract
A method for enhancing the appeal of a sporting event at which wagering is allowed utilizes a dual-function ticket having two parts to produce a collectible souvenir having true rarity. A first ticket part records details of a placed bet, and is arranged to be cashed in to collect on a winning bet, while the second ticket part identifies the sports event and the participant on which the bet was placed, thereby serving as a souvenir having potential value as a collectible. Rarity of the souvenir ticket part is assured in that it can be obtained only through placing a bet, and the integrity of a collectibles aftermarket in the souvenir ticket parts is maintained by providing authentication means on the ticket to foil counterfeiting.
Claims20
A system for wagering on a sports event comprising means to accept a bet from a bettor and to issue in return a two-part ticket as a receipt for the bet, a first part of said two-part ticket recording details of the bet, and arranged to be cashed in to collect on a winning bet, and the other part of said two-part ticket arranged to be retained by the bettor as a souvenir receipt documenting the bet, and identifying the sports event and the participant upon which the bet was placed, both said ticket parts carrying authentication indicia, the two ticket parts associated together when issued, and arranged to be separated one from the other when said first ticket part is cashed in to collect on a winning bet.
A method for enhancing the appeal of a sports event by creating a collectible souvenir having true rarity comprising:
- providing a wagering system that allows attendees at said event to place bets on selected participants in said event;
- issuing a two-part ticket as a receipt for a placed bet, a first part of said ticket arranged to be cashed in to collect on a winning bet, and a second part of said ticket arranged to be retained by the better as a souvenir receipt of the winning wager;
- providing indicia on said ticket to verify its authenticity;
- providing indicia on said second ticket part that identifies the sports event and the participant upon which the bet was placed;
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- limiting the number of said souvenir receipts that are created to equal the number of bets placed.
A dual-function ticket to record a wager placed on a sports event and to provide a collectible souvenir of true rarity, comprising:
- a first ticket part arranged to record a bet and adapted to be cashed in to collect on a winning bet;
- a second ticket part identifying the sports event and the participant upon which the bet was placed, said first and second ticket parts associated together when the ticket is issued to record said wager but severable to allow said first ticket part to be cashed in, said second ticket part arranged to be retained by a bettor as a souvenir of the event;
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- indicia on said ticket for determining its authenticity.
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